Hey everyone, I come here to say that I want to build a PC (but I don't think I will ever literally get to "build" it, we'll see) and I don't know how to make sure parts go together. The current problem is I won't be able to play Minecraft when it hits 1.7, since it is going to OpenGL 2.1, and my computer, as I just found out today, has OpenGL 1.4, respectively, I was expecting 1.6 at least for my desktop's OpenGL version. My laptop has a good OpenGL version (I think maybe 2.x or 3.x) but it is too slow to play Minecraft and Mythruna nicely, without any lagspikes encountered every 15 - 20 seconds.
Desktop Information:
Manufacturer: Dell
Model: Inspiron 530S
Date Purchased: 2006
Processor: Intel Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU @ 2.5GHz 2.5GHz
Graphics: [Intel Integrated]
RAM: 3.00 GB
System-Type: 32bit
OpenGL version: 1.4
DirectX: 9.0
As you can see, this is an old computer, and is practically nothing. I would like to ask for help on how to choose parts for a computer, and how to make sure they go together without seeing them first hand. I could try just upgrading parts of the computer, but it will most likely be worth more to upgrade than to really get a new and better computer, considering the time, effort, and money that would not seem to be worth it.
I know of a site called
PcPartPicker, which enables you to build computers from scratch, and I have no idea how to piece parts together. If anyone like Sean can help me, I would be greatful
Note: I want a computer that will be able to be in a budget of 400-700 USD