old pc To Upgrade Or Start New??

[DemcoRage]

HI Everyone,

 

Let me start by apologizing if this is in the wrong section, I wasn't sure where to post this as I am new here.

 

I'm thinking of changing teams and moving from Console gaming to PC gaming.
However my PC is... slightly old so I am wondering would it be better(cheaper) to upgrade it (if its possible) or start a whole new build?

As you can see from the pictures it has had a hard long life, any help would be appreciated, as I am new to this PC world.

Thanks in advance for any help you are able to provide.
 

PC Specs:

Gateway SX2802

- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

- Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8300

- ATI Radeon HD 4650 1024MB

- 4GB DDR2

- 1 TB Harddrive

 

 

 

[Sfekke]

Honestly I'd start new.

That CPU is getting too old and that power supply will not take any modern videocard.

Besides that 4GB's of DDR2 isn't enough for a lot of games.

[Jurrunio]

start new. Only use Core 2 Quads for fun, not for practical uses.

[DemcoRage]

Thanks for the feedback.
If I start new what parts would you recommend? Ideally I would like it to be "VR-Ready" but not cost me an arm.

[ShutuPas [DMG]]

36 minutes ago, DemcoRage said:

Thanks for the feedback.
If I start new what parts would you recommend? Ideally I would like it to be "VR-Ready" but not cost me an arm.

budget? does looks matter RGB`s... ?or you want plain for performance

[GoldenLag]

Enter a budget and let the pcpartipicker-gods show you the way. honestly start a-new. 

[DemcoRage]

Budget is $1000 NZD.

Obviously the less I need to spend the better though, Looks semi matter I would like to have a black and green theme (Black case couple green LEDS in there). 

But if it came to looks or performance then performance would come first. 

 

Thanks again for the replies!