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Well I am going to make my computer well working for a game called The sims 2..:

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: Compaq PC
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Duron™ Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~750MHz
Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 185MB used, 432MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 32bit Unicode
Card name: ATI RADEON VE DDR
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
DAC type: Internal DAC (350Mhz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5159&SUBSYS_2030148C&REV_00
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: COMPAQ MV540 Color Monitor

I plan on upgradding to 512MB, brand new nice video card a (Radeon 9500 Pro)..and a new processor…BTW For under 175 dollers can someone tell me a good processor for gaming?..Also if my computer is frezzing will getting a new processor help?

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We will need to know the model of your computer in order to determine what processor you can use in it.

$175 is plenty enough for a processor but it has to fit on your motherboard, so that’s why I can’t suggest anything at the moment. You could actually get a motherboard and cpu for that price, that is, if you have DDR memory, if it fits in your compaq case and if it is compatible with your compaq psu, which I doubt.

I don’t believe a processor will stop your computer from freezing. This can be caused by a lot of things. When does it freeze exactly ?

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randomly…just out of the blue it freezes..

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Try and get the exact same model of RAM if you can. then you can dual channel it for about 10% performance increase.

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your mobo will take all Durons (up to 1.8Ghz) or some on the AthlonXPs. But without your motherboard model i can’t be sure.

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Hard to say, but it should do a Duron 900 fine. After that, he’s probably gonna need a BIOS update.