Need new mobo/cpu/ram

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lolage

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Hey, looking to update my system a bit. The parts which let my current rig down is my CPU - e2180 (2.0GHZ 1mb cache) and my 2GB ddr2 RAM. My GPU is a Radeon HD 5770 so that is fine, and also my powersupply is a Corsair HX520w so im guessing that okay too?

Any ideas? Price range is about £300 I guess. Would I be able to squeeze an i7 in there or is it looking unlikely?

Cheers, Ben.
 
they are dual core, and at 4ghz they are quick.

or you can try a i5 quad core setup, and overclock it yourself, but would probably need a performance heatsink.

Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail £144.98
(£123.39) £144.98
(£123.39)
MSI P55A-G55 Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
(£76.59) £89.99
(£76.59)
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) £61.09
(£51.99) £61.09
(£51.99)
Sub Total : £251.97
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.00
VAT is being charged at 17.50% VAT : £45.67
Total : £306.64
 
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So long the i3 is better than my e2180 that seems like quite a good easy way to get a good rig.

I have done a bit of overclocking in the past but like the idea of somone else doing it beforehand without having the headache of doing it myself.
 
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Ocuk would not supply a cooler which would not be upto the job, I think some of reviews were from when I think the package may of come with the Corsair H50 water cooler.
 
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