PC due an Upgrade

Squinchy · 21 Nov 2012 at 21:52

Hi Peeps,

I built my PC some 5 Years ago now and Im thinking its due a refresh. Prob is as expected by most atm, Money is tight.

Im wondering whether some of my 'bits' will be able to last for a few months and il update it gradually. As it stands my pc does keep up with the latest games but only just.

Motherboard - Gigabyte G31MX-S2
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @ 2333MHz
Physical Memory :4096MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM ) DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (399MHz)
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Case - Basic crappy coolmaster value range

I cant remember what my PSU is but i know i bought it a year ago and its 1000w.

Ive literally got £200 atm so if i can make some slight improvements with it i will.

Any help much appreciated

Squinchy · 21 Nov 2012 at 22:15

The HDDS are Sata btw.

But ok so you dont advise doing it bit by bit, you think saving up and doing it all in one go is a better option?

Plus yes I mostly Game, WOW/BF2 (will be buying BF3) and COD. Play a lot of movies onto the TV from the PC and store a lot of Music/Films/Pictures.

Squinchy · 15 Jun 2013 at 11:50

Hi Guys,

Im back and with more money!!!

Looking to spend around 500 pounds on upgrading my PC now. Any help on a good build would be much appreciated.

Motherboard - Gigabyte G31MX-S2
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @ 2333MHz
Physical Memory :4096MB (2 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM ) DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (399MHz)
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Case - Basic crappy coolmaster value range

Looking at having it ready for the new Final Fantasy XIV release in september.

Cheers

Squinchy · 17 Jun 2013 at 23:51

PSU make & model

Hi All, thanks so much for your feedback its really appreciated.

Just got time to finally take apart my PC and found I was completely wrong with the PSU. Turns out its only 500w.

It's an OCZ - OCZ500SXS Black

As for operating system Windows 7 pro 64 bit. With potential to be upgraded to 8 64 bit for free (

with work)

As for case. I would like a new one so may have to be included in budget or potentially increase. I really like the sci-Fi white look. Not sure which brand if it even makes a huge difference!!

Thanks again and hope the info helps!!

Squinchy · 17 Jun 2013 at 23:53

Also if this spec could have room for future expansion I.e more RAM, running Graphics in CLI that would be awesome!!

Appreciate all ur feedback

Squinchy · 18 Jun 2013 at 11:14

Something like this maybe?

NZXT Phantom 410 Enthusiast Midi Tower Case - White/Purple

Squinchy · 18 Jun 2013 at 11:56

Excited

Awesome thank you so much, I will let you know how I get on!! Cant wait to start shopping