(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I'm new to gaming on PC, have always used a console (Playstation). I'm not too sure what specs are needed to run current games but I'm sure I need at least 3GB of Ram, and my current PC only has 1.5GB.

I'm doing my research but I'm sure most of you can answer my questions.

I looking for a Desktop PC. Please tell me what good specs are, and what a good video card is because the one I have now is sh*t.

OR, post a link to a good one to buy. Looking for something around $400 if possible.

Thanks!

It would be almost impossible to get a gaming rig for that money.

I'm not neccesarily looking for a new one, but to upgrade the one I have. That's why I asked for some good specs :p
BUT, if you can find a good one for around that price I may just buy it.

You can't upgrade your current computer. Most likely It's a gateway or some shit, has one stick of RAM, not to mention only one RAM slot. Probably has a socket 775 dual core or something. No video card due to lack of PCI slot. If you want a good gaming PC but you don't want to spend alot of money; Build one. You could build a good enough one for $500.

Its a HP Pavilion a6000 with 4 sticks of RAM (2 256MBs and 2 512MBs), and has two PCI slots.

Here are the specs off of a website, most of it's the same as my computer but I have 1.5GB RAM and installed a second DVD burner (without LightScribe), installed Windows 7 Ultimate on it and a 320GB HDD.

Description:
Easy to use, HP Pavilion PCs offer top performance, Internetworking, multimedia and instant access to your favorite applications. HP Pavilion PCs deliver unmatched performance, value, reliability and support.

Product Specification:
General
Platform Technology AMD LIVE!
Type Personal computer
Product Form Factor Tower
Recommended Use Home use
Localization English / United States
Processor
Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 1
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Mainboard
Chipset Type NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430
RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-4200
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Storage Controller
Type 1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Storage
Hard Drive 1 x 250 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE
Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Card Reader
Type 15 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, CompactFlash Card, RS-MMC, MultiMediaCardmobile, microSD, MultiMediaCardplus
Monitor
Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6150 shared video memory (UMA)
Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)
Type Integrated
Audio Output
Type Sound card - integrated
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Input Device
Type Mouse, keyboard
Mouse
Interface PS/2
Features Scroll
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Networking
Networking Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 2 (total) / 1 (free) x 5.25" x 1/2H ¦ 3 (total) / 2 (free) x 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slot(s) 2 (total) / 1 (free) x PCI ¦ 4 memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 (total) / 0 (free) x processor ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x PCI Express x1
Interfaces 7 x audio - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦ 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 3 in front ) ¦ 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x display / video - TV-out
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x 5.25" x 1/2H ¦ 3 ( 2 ) x 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x PCI ¦ 4 memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x processor ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
Power
Device Type Power supply
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Storage Controller (2nd)
Type 1 x IDE - integrated


Should've put these specs here in the first place so I didn't sound like a noob, but anyways back on track, can you recommend a good Video Card and amount of RAM?

Either way, you have an old motherboard. You need a whole new computer. Upgrading it will get you nowhere.

How is my motherboard old? The PC was purchased in late '06 and can run morrowind and maybe Oblivion pretty good. Just looking to upgrade video to play newer releases like Black Ops and MW2.

Your gonna need a lot more money to get a good gaming computer.. and its not about the ram for playing games..

The minimum specs for Black Ops says it needs 2GB of Memory....

Then your gonna need a graphics card that can run it. And then a processor that can..