Spec me a CPU and RAM upgrade

NvidiaDan · 25 Jun 2009 at 20:55

Hey guys, Looking to upgrade my CPU and RAM to increase my chances of getting half decent frame rates in GTA4 and Crysis

My current spec is:

Intel [email protected]
Corsair XMS2 2gb RAM
Asus P5Q Mobo
BeQuiet! dark power pro 450w modular PSU
Nvidia 9800gt 1gb

Hoping you guys could point me in the right direction

Got around £200 to spend. Preferably socket 775 CPU that is compatible with my motherboard and around 4-6Gb of RAM

Thanks guys

siumatfung · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:20

is that cpu overclocked?
i would say tbh an E8400/8500

and another 4Gig of RAM should be fine

although a GTX 285 /275 would also improves framerates aswell

but that would need a new PSU aswell

NvidiaDan · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:28

Ahh thanks

i was just looking at the 8400 as well. Would it still be ok to run on my 450w PSU? As for RAM i was looking at this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-008-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat= Does it look OK?

Edit: Just noticed you suggested the E8400 but i was looking at the Q8400 would that be ok? or are there better Quads for the money? And yeah, My CPU is overclocked

siumatfung · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:34

best VFM atm has to be the Q9550

edit: you should be looking at DD2 ram nt DDR3 triple channel thats only for i7

wbc1 · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:35

Q9550 with another 2gb ram, GTA4 is capable of using all 4 cores, so should be a nicer upgrade than e8400.

However, you will probably see a greater improvement in performance if you get a new gfx card and psu.

NvidiaDan · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:35

Bit more than i can afford though if i want to get RAM aswell

NvidiaDan · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:56

OK, just been looking at RAM Narrowed it down to these to so far for performance for money.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-173-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-110-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817
What would be the best choice out of those? or are there any others you think are worth a look?

siumatfung · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:57

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 LGA775 'Yorkfield' 2.83GHz 12MB-cache (1333FSB) Processor - Retail + World In Conflict PC Game £179.89
(£156.43) £179.89
(£156.43)
OCZ Gold Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 Dual Channel (OCZ2G10664GK) OCZ Gold Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 Dual Channel (OCZ2G10664GK) £38.99
(£33.90) £38.99
(£33.90)
Sub Total : £190.33
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Expresspak Next Day
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £7.75
VAT is being charged at 15% VAT : £29.71
Total : £227.79

NvidiaDan · 25 Jun 2009 at 21:59

Ohhh, Thanks

will look into it and let you know when i have made a decision.

NvidiaDan · 26 Jun 2009 at 10:36

One more question

Would the OCZ 4gb gold edition RAM that siumatfung suggested run ok with my existing Corsair RAM? Or would i only be able to run the 2 sticks of OCZ? Thanks

NvidiaDan · 26 Jun 2009 at 16:14

Anyone?

Dauthi · 26 Jun 2009 at 16:30

There really not much diffeence between 4-6 gb of ram in games tbh and as none has said yet if your running a 32 bit OS it won't see more than 3.5 gb total system ram.

NvidiaDan · 26 Jun 2009 at 17:01

Yeah, Im on Win7 RC 64bit

Thanks, But what i wanted to know was if i bought the OCZ ram could i just put it in the 2 available slots with my existing RAM with no problems, or would they cause errors as they are made by different companies?