what component to upgrade?

tashan6 · 3 Jun 2012 at 21:49

I am currently using a 6850 gfx card

intel core 2 duo e4400 cpu (**** i know..) lol

gigabyte g41mt-s2p m board

ocz 550 watt psu

and some 2gb kingston ram

I was using a hp. a6220 basic desktop for some years and thought id start upgradiing i bought the gfx card n the psu rescently and i am going to buy a case and some new ram, right now whats letting me down is the core 2 duo and the ram and the case probably in terms of cooling and it looks a mess! lol
so guys..what case and ram and what type of alternative to upgrading the processor would give me a bit of an edge until i get more money to upgrade the m board and processor till i get some money..i want to spend around 40 to 50 on a case and 20 to 30 on some ram and then like another 50 to 60 on an alternative untill i get the moneys to get a i3 or i5 along with a new m board. thanks guys :cool:

Grimley · 3 Jun 2012 at 21:54

Second hand Q6600. Can be had for 70 notes or thereabouts if you look on the internet for one.

Doomedspeed · 3 Jun 2012 at 23:15

A CPU upgrade would be the best bet.

Another 2GB of RAM wouldn't go a-miss either.

Gav_881 · 4 Jun 2012 at 12:41

The 2 to 4gb ram jump should give a nice boost, however you can get 8Gb for £30-35 these days so may be worth buying 8 so your ready for when you have the money for a new cpu.

jamesfreddie · 4 Jun 2012 at 12:44

what psu do you have?

RAM http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-116-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Gregfoster17 · 4 Jun 2012 at 14:43

A cpu upgrade would give you the biggest boost closely followed by the ram upgrade

tashan6 · 6 Jun 2012 at 10:36

I have got the ocz 550 watt 80 bronze power supply.

tashan6 · 6 Jun 2012 at 10:47

ive decided to just save my money and wait untill i get abit more money and then buy the mother board and cpu and ram because if i nuy ram it will be **** for the next mother board when i upgrade but im definately buying a case and ssd, thanks for the info guys

Idleman · 6 Jun 2012 at 11:08

I would`nt waste any more money on your current system. If you can save about £200+ and get what i specced below. The board will allow a future upgrade to IB/SB or you could get a H61 board for £30 less but no cpu upgrade.
Case, you can always get a new one when funds permit.
Just a suggestion.

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