Currently i'm running LCPDFR on a Dell M5030 with an Upgraded CPU, dual core processor at 2.1GHZ & 3GB DDR3 RAM + 256MB Dedicated video memory (the minimum).

I was debating whether to buy a new laptop / desktop, preferably laptop or upgrade the CPU in mine again, i was hoping to install an AMD Phenom 970 Quad core processor at 2.2GHZ.

My only concern with this is that the processor exceeds the TDW of my motherboard, which is 25W. The processor has 35W. I don't particularly fancy frying my motherboard and don't really want an external cooling fan as this is a laptop.

would this be okay ? The socket type is S1G4 and this matches with the new processor.

Alternatively i was considering buying a new laptop/desktop but my top budget is about £500.

I was hoping for something like an intel i5 for this kind of money, but i'm doubtful i'll get an i5 laptop with decent graphics for £500.

So really, i'm asking for an opinion, to buy a new machine, as this only has 256mb of dedicated video ram and runs GTA LCPDFR on lowest settings at an average of about 12-14 FPS. Or buy a new machine with more than 256mb dedicated vram and a faster processor ?

One final question, if i want to increase my frame rates, which is more important ? CPU speed or the amount of dedicated video ram?

You can also post your laptop / desktop specs here with the model name and number for me to take a look at.

Thanks in advance and sorry this is long winded.

If i've posted this in the wrong section, i do apologise.

Edited June 5, 201213 yr by WillS1995

Seeing as this has to do with HARDWARE...and not the mod itself.....Why is this in LCPDFR support?

We already have a designated thread regarding new rigs -

Seeing as this has to do with HARDWARE...and not the mod itself.....Why is this in LCPDFR support?

Because it relates to LCPDFR ?

We already have a designated thread regarding new rigs -

Sorry, did not see that.

Because it relates to LCPDFR ?

Sorry, did not see that.

No it doesn't, Hardware is different than mod. You are asking for options on a upgrades/computers. LCPDFR support is meant for issues relating to the mod, NOT your computer picking problems