PC upgrade for FIFA 15

[Burton]

Got an old desktop running on i3 530 3gig RAM and GTX 430.
Now I can't even run FIFA 15 on it.

Budget is low, so what would you recommend to upgrade?

Issue 2: My Windows 8.1 is 32 bit. Do I have to buy a new one to install 64?

[jebise]

How low is yo budget?

[Burton]

Umm, $300.

[jebise]

Your machine is not that bad as you think. Get at something like a
second hand GTX 460 / 750Ti / 560 / 6950
Maybe spend around 100$ for the graphics, Add a ram module
if possible to have 4gb and it should last you a little while again.
Your hardware upgrade should cost you with some luck around 150$

And yes, you need a new install to have 64bit, especially if you plan
to use more than 3gb ram because you need 64bit to support 4gb.

So far, GL

[dion09529]

Umm, $300.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231490

[jebise]

Umm, $300.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231490

Troll?

[Burton]

Your machine is not that bad as you think. Get at something like a
second hand GTX 460 / 750Ti / 560 / 6950
Maybe spend around 100$ for the graphics, Add a ram module
if possible to have 4gb and it should last you a little while again.
Your hardware upgrade should cost you with some luck around 150$

And yes, you need a new install to have 64bit, especially if you plan
to use more than 3gb ram because you need 64bit to support 4gb.

So far, GL

Think I will go with your idea. Thanks for the input.
Far as 32 bit windows 8.1 is concerned, how do I upgrade it?

[jebise]

You have to install a 64bit version.

[Burton]

You have to install a 64bit version.

I mean can I install the 64bit version with the existing key?

[jebise]

No, the 64bit versions have their own keyset as far as i know.

[Rart]

I'm fairly certain that a Windows 8 key will work for both 32 bit and 64 bit versions. The only catch is that you need to do a complete reinstall, you can't just upgrade.

Your best bet in my opinion, like jebise said, would probably be to upgrade to a 750ti or something of that sort and add some additional RAM. Any bigger upgrades would probably require a different cpu/mobo as to not be bottlenecked by the CPU.

[Burton]

I'm fairly certain that a Windows 8 key will work for both 32 bit and 64 bit versions. The only catch is that you need to do a complete reinstall, you can't just upgrade.

Your best bet in my opinion, like jebise said, would probably be to upgrade to a 750ti or something of that sort and add some additional RAM. Any bigger upgrades would probably require a different cpu/mobo as to not be bottlenecked by the CPU.


The windows ISO I downloaded for the Microsoft site is the 32bit version. Where do I get the 64bit from?

[jebise]

I'm fairly certain that a Windows 8 key will work for both 32 bit and 64 bit versions. The only catch is that you need to do a complete reinstall, you can't just upgrade.

Your best bet in my opinion, like jebise said, would probably be to upgrade to a 750ti or something of that sort and add some additional RAM. Any bigger upgrades would probably require a different cpu/mobo as to not be bottlenecked by the CPU.



The windows ISO I downloaded for the Microsoft site is the 32bit version. Where do I get the 64bit from?

From yo browser.. dude nothing personal but dont let other people chew your food for you!
Simple browse the web and you will find it.

[Burton]

The windows ISO I downloaded for the Microsoft site is the 32bit version. Where do I get the 64bit from?

From yo browser.. dude nothing personal but dont let other people chew your food for you!
Simple browse the web and you will find it.

Sqaure peg round hole. You cant just download windows from the Microsoft website.
Take it personally that you're a noob. :)

[jebise]

From yo browser.. dude nothing personal but dont let other people chew your food for you!
Simple browse the web and you will find it.

Sqaure peg round hole. You cant just download windows from the Microsoft website.
Take it personally that you're a noob. :)

Chew chew.. here kid
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-8-1-download/
http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/

[Burton]

Sqaure peg round hole. You cant just download windows from the Microsoft website.
Take it personally that you're a noob. :)

Chew chew.. here kid
http://getintopc.com/softwares/operating-systems/windows-8-1-download/
http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/


The tool will create 32-bit installation media on 32-bit PCs and 64-bit media on 64-bit PCs

Maybe you should read the article first.

[jebise]

For downloading direct from Microsoft you just have
to register on their page and get the download.

GL & Cya