What can I do?

Don't think of me as a idiot but a year ago I bought a HP Computer at Best-buy not really knowing the situation on building one.
Its a HP-P7-1234
I know the Specs and so forth Im just wondering.

What can I do with it to enhance my gaming experience?

Use it as a toilet while looking for a new computer.

What's your budget?

Alright, first of all, it's running off of a MicroATX mobo, which sort of cuts down on your upgrade potentional. Plus, the pre-installed motherboard is a pile of shit...I wouldn't even use it for beer coaster. I'd suggest getting a brand new ATX form factor motherboard with an AM3+ socket on it. You can get some great cheap ones for around $50-100.

The case, (while still obviously not having the best airflow), should definitely be kept for any upgrades. It's an ATX as well, so you have plenty of room for upgrades.

That CPU isn't too slow, but it's not really too fast either. Pick up an FX series if you can.

That GPU DEFINITELY needs an upgrade. Pick up either a 7000 series Radeon or a 600 Series GTX.

Just buy a new computer, Newegg has some pretty cheap ones.

Sell it and use the money + a few savings to buy a gaming PC

yea,sell it somehow and buy/build a computer...

Alright. Thanks guys. I actually sold it not to long ago for 300 and I currently hold 500 in savings for the new parts if I could see that the Pavillion was worth it. Lol.
Any recommendations for a cheap but awesome computer?

so you have 800 dollars...
ok its going to be an AMD machine that costs right now about 850$..but i didn't know what to cheap out on so yea..help with that

, but for that its a pretty epic gaming machine, you can almost max everything out with this at 1080p

so..

1.As a CPU get the fx-8350,its amazing for around 200$
Amazon.com: AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition: Computers & Accessories

2.For RAM get the G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) Ripjaws X Series for around 80$
Amazon.com: G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 240-Pin Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM: Computers & Accessories

3.For a Graphics card get the r9 280x for around 300$
Amazon.com: Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R928XOC-3GD): Computers & Accessories

4.For the Motherboard get the ASUS M5A97 for around 85$ (pretty basic)
Amazon.com: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard: Computers & Accessories

5.As for the HDD get a Western Digital caviar blue 1TB Drive,its going to be good for around 65$ !!! Huge amazon deal (Very recommended)
Amazon.com: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX: Computers & Accessories

6.For the Case get the Cooler Master HAF 912 for around 60$
Amazon.com: Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow: Computers & Accessories

7.And finally for the PSU get the CX600 for about 67$ even though this computer wont use that much wattage,there is place for upgrades.
Amazon.com: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS* 80 PLUS (CX600): Computers & Accessories

Thank me if i helped you

What can I do?

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