What is limting my setup most? CPU or RAM?

uk.james.baker · 29 Apr 2007 at 12:25

The specs of my PC are in my sig but I'll put them in here too...

Shuttle SS31T | Intel P4 3.06Ghz | 2x512MB PC2-4200 RAM | Sapphire X1950 Pro 256mb PCIe | 160GB Seagate Barracuda |
500GB Western Digital MyBook | Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse |
Samsung 19” Sync Master 913N (Primary) Samsung 26”
LE26R72BX HDTV (Secondary) |

I know both my CPU and RAM need an upgrade but I'm just thinking about what to replace first. In terms of gaming performance I think the RAM needs to be upgraded first? Thoughts?

TIA

Marky · 29 Apr 2007 at 12:32

If you game a lot, I'd say RAM is pretty important. 2GB is usually the default for good gaming...

ukdave · 29 Apr 2007 at 13:45

RAM would be a good starting upgrade as you can then move that new DDR2 RAM into a new C2D rig or whatever in the not too distant future. As above, 2GB would be nice - espeically for games. If you have money burning a hole in your pokcet 4GB would be pimpin for Vista and future use. OcUK have a new OCZ 4GB kit for 200 notes ex vat iirc if your so inclined.

Oddw1re · 29 Apr 2007 at 18:42

Ye im defo its the RAM

Ambro · 29 Apr 2007 at 23:48

if you can fit one of the core2duo in your motherboard they are a good price at the moment and would probably be a big improvement over the current cpu you have, especially if overclocked.

ukdave · 30 Apr 2007 at 21:06

cool little system

but specs suggest c2d is not an option. although a pentium D is.

edit: hmmn their site is a bit lame face, it list ONE C2D chip as being compatible, but its the lowest of the low ends: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 socket 775 1.8 GHz

http://global.shuttle.com/Support/SupportList.asp?Item=SS31T&ver=SS31T (FS31 V1.x