Build spec help.

[Cold]

Hi,

Current System:

Built on summer '09 if my memory serves me correctly.

CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 940 BE
MOBO: ASUS M4A78
GPU: XFX ATi HD4870 1GB DDR5
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 Crucial Ballstix 800mhz

Over the years I've also bought a new case, SSD, and Coolit ECO ALC (Similar to Corsair H50).
I've also been on 2GB or 3GB RAM for the last year due to dying sticks.

I've got a old pot of ZALMAN ZM-STG1 thermal paste from '09. I'm guessing it's time for a new stick?
Planning to keep the PSU, Case, Drives and possibly the Cooler. Would it be effective enough for the new build?

So just a quick RAM, MOBO, CPU and GPU build. Budget is < ~£500
Built for average gaming use and minor bits of Photoshop and video editing.

Bundles are looking good right now so my initial idea is around:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-014-AS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-251-MS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-033-TG

= £477.46

Would spending a little more benefit much? Maybe a 285 or 280X?
This looks sexy

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-220-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1842

= £501.52


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Thanks for looking!

 

[mickyflinn]

All looks good to me the 280 is best bang per buck card , you could maybe benefit from faster ram

YOUR BASKET
1 x Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX21C11BRK2/8-OC) £67.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLD38G2133HC11ADC01) £65.99

 

[stulid]

You maybe able to rescue the thermal paste if you warm it up in some hot water.

But paste is so cheap grab a new one.