Upgrade

gee3000 · 3 Aug 2009 at 02:02

Hi,

Considering upgrading my PC, which currently consists of the following:

CASE: Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P60
MOBO: Abit IP35 Pro XE
CPU: E8600 3ghz (oc'd to 3.6ghz on air with stock cooler)
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2-PC6400
GPU: Pny 8800GT
PSU: Corsair HX 520W
HDD: 320gb, 500gb and 1tb all sata2
OS: Windows Vista (upgrading to 7)

Mainly want to upgrade the graphics card, mobo, cpu and ram. Budget for these would be max £300-£400. Would also like to add aftermarket cpu and gpu coolers for noise reduction.

Suggestions please, cheers!

Gee™

PwnDirect · 3 Aug 2009 at 04:40

Am guessing it is a gaming rig if so theres no real point in upgrading the cpu,mobo & ram

I would say get a 275 & a high end cooler eg true & clock the e8600 to 4ghz

95thrifles · 3 Aug 2009 at 04:42

Id stick with mobo and cpu, theyre good enough, maybe add faster RAM to allow better OC, this would do
cooling wise, this is one of best, particuarly if youre trying to keep noise down
gfx Id look at a 275 like this one (lifetime warranty) or a 4890

pastymuncher · 3 Aug 2009 at 09:58

Get a decent cooler and clock that E8600 to 4.5Ghz, some PC2-8500 ram and a new graphics card.