My Next Upgrade?!

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 10:58

Hey all,

I have some cash to spend

And I was wondering what to spend it on...
My current specs are in my signature, what would you recommend me upgrading next? Or maybe I should upgrade external parts? I.e. Speaker, mouse, keyboard etc. ?

Thanks,

Marky

Nymins · 23 May 2007 at 11:09

Dont really think there is anything internal to upgrade, but you could get a good sound system if you dont have one.

semi-pro waster · 23 May 2007 at 11:11

The only areas I'd be thinking about would probably be CPU cooler, hard drive or PSU but if they are all fine then I see no pressing reason to upgrade.

waso_dude · 23 May 2007 at 11:14

Replace the PSU just for peice of mind

Will_3rd · 23 May 2007 at 11:22

Would agree with Semi-Pro's assessment

misterPK · 23 May 2007 at 11:23

waso_dude said:
Replace the PSU just for peice of mind

I was wondering how long it would take someone to suggest that!

Have you thought about getting a back-up drive? bit boring and sensible i know, but you never know...

PK!

waso_dude · 23 May 2007 at 11:31

just thought a 8800 gtx

or another 2gb of ram

watercool the lot?

will be pimp worthy then

Jonny L · 23 May 2007 at 11:48

Get a nice mouce and some good speakers. Either that or save your money towards your next upgrade.

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 13:29

I may get a new PSU because it's started to make a ticking sound - and it's quite loud... I normally put a piece of paper between the fan and the fan cover and it would only tick a little, but I just this second took it apart and it's ticking quite bad now

Which would you recommend?

waso_dude · 23 May 2007 at 13:36

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-009-TG&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

should do you both well

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 13:42

Will they fit in my case?

Will_3rd · 23 May 2007 at 13:48

Marky said:
Will they fit in my case?

Most likely if you have an ATX complaint case

Jonny L · 23 May 2007 at 13:49

edit: beaten to it

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 14:02

Will_3rd said:
Most likely if you have an ATX complaint case

Yep the X-Cruiser is ATX compliant I think

Which one out of them two is the better choice though?

semi-pro waster · 23 May 2007 at 14:17

I'd say the Corsair is the better PSU but then it does also cost a bit more, however the Corsair HX 520w is more than sufficient and comes in at around £70 anyway.

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 14:21

Really I want a PSU that I won't have to upgrade for quite a while. I brought the Type-R PSU thinking it looked and performed well, but it seems many people (Including myself) have problems with them...
If the Corsair is going to last me a long time, I probably won't mind spending a tad more for a bit more quality...

Is it very quiet? Easy to install? Anyone have one that can share their experience?

mp260767 · 23 May 2007 at 14:27

Marky said:
Is it very quiet? Easy to install? Anyone have one that can share their experience?

loads of people round here have them, from comments i've seen reliable and quiet.

simonnance · 23 May 2007 at 14:41

Go Corsair 620, then get a better CPU cooler (TT, Ultra-120 Ex) so you can clock that 6600 higher!

Marky · 23 May 2007 at 14:47

simonnance said:
Go Corsair 620, then get a better CPU cooler (TT, Ultra-120 Ex) so you can clock that 6600 higher!

Heh after the problems I had installing my Arctic Cooler Pro 7 - I won't be changing for a little while to come

I figured I'll go for the Corsair 620

Thanks for the help... However *DUM DUM DUUUUM* That's right... I also figured since delivery is going to cost me almost £9 for one PSU, I might as well get a new mouse and keyboard whilst I'm at it

Anyone have any recommendation for a Cheapish keyboard and mouse? Preferably need them both wired since I had a bad experience with wireless due to the amount of games (FPS especially) that I play and it not picking up the pressed keys etc. And also preferablly a mouse without... any ball

Thanks,

Marky

Nicos Rex · 23 May 2007 at 14:50

I think that there is general agreement that particularly if it is making those alarming noises, the PSU has to be changed. The Corsair units seem to offer the best value/power/reliability/noise mix at present.

If you have more money to spend after that, you may get a couple of degrees extra cooling from a TT, but the AC7 you already have is outstanding value for the money you paid for it.

You can never have too much HDD space, but I think that too many people neglect the mouse and keyboard. These are, after all, the physical interface between you and the rest of the kit, and having good quality makes using it so much more pleasureable.

If your mouse is getting a bit tired, how about this - the latest version of an absolute classic - your gaming performance may improve as well!