Looks to upgrade for cheap

whatalegend123 · 30 Mar 2009 at 00:24

CPU:E2180
PSU:Corsair HX Series 520W
RAM:Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-6400C4 800MHz Dual Channel Kit
Case: Antec 900
Mobo: Abit IP35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
CPU coolerArctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775)
GPU:4850HD

just looking to upgrade i have around 100-150 to spend on a quick upgrade to keep with the times as my pc doesnt run the newest games as fast as i fondly remeber it to.
Im a big gamer and play a lot of fps games.
Just looking for a couple of recommended upgrades maybe cpu/ram to keep enabling my games to play in full res high quality
cheers

Ben M · 30 Mar 2009 at 01:02

New CPU and more RAM as you said.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-192-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793
and sell your current CPU and spend the proceeds on some more RAM.

I'm not 100% about 45nm support for your board though.

Linx · 30 Mar 2009 at 01:13

Ben M said:
New CPU and more RAM as you said.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-192-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793
and sell your current CPU and spend the proceeds on some more RAM.

I'm not 100% about 45nm support for your board though.

The mobo does support 45nm cpu however your IP35 needs a BIOS update or i dont think it will work depending on when you bought your mobo, the latest batch would most likely have the latest bios installed.
I think you need atleast version 12

Kennysevenfold · 30 Mar 2009 at 08:30

i would just get a cooler for the cpu and clock it, Got my mates to just under 3.0GHz on air and get some more ram...

Product NameQtyPriceLine Total

Corsair Dominator 4GB DDR2 XMS2 PC2-8500C5 TwinX (2x2GB) Supplied with Airflow Fan (TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF)£68.99
(£59.99) £68.99
(£59.99)

Zalman CNPS9900-LED CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/LGA775/LGA1366)£51.74
(£44.99) £51.74
(£44.99)

Scythe Kaze Jyuni 1900RPM Slip Stream 120mm Fan£6.89
(£5.99) £13.78
(£11.98)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound£4.59
(£3.99) £4.59
(£3.99) Sub Total : £120.95Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping : £8.25VAT is being charged at 15%VAT : £19.38 Total : £148.58

Ben M · 30 Mar 2009 at 10:40

Don't get a Zalman cooler, they're altogether pretty pants.

FaceplantSi · 30 Mar 2009 at 10:42

Ben M said:
Don't get a Zalman cooler, they're altogether pretty pants.

Yeah they are made more for looks than cooling efficiency.

hawker1986 · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:08

Agreed, I would BIOS flash your mobo to the latest version and get this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-251-IN

Your current cooler is more than good enough to get that CPU up to 3.6Ghz or more.
Then get this RAM:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-149-OC

Then youve got money to spare.

Hawker

pastymuncher · 30 Mar 2009 at 19:01

Have a look at my thread here to see what your E2180 is capable of when clocked and you can see what you would gain by upgrading to another cpu.

I used a E2140 but it's identical in every way apart from clockspeed and multiplier. I went all the way to 3.6Ghz with it.