What would you upgrade most?

Rollingskies · 9 Oct 2008 at 14:16

I have the following:
E2180 2.00 GHZ
Geforce 8500GT
2GB RAM
485W power
viewed on a 22" screen.

Now the questions:
1) What would be the biggest problem for slow FPS on Flight Simulartor X?
2) How much would I need to spend and on what to see a significant improvement on general computer speed outside gaming.
3) Given a budget of:
a) £80 b) £120 c) £150 what would you do if anything to see a big improvement?

I don't want to just increase some benchmark thingy to brag on, I want to see something really material for my money which I don't have much of!

Thanks

Rollingskies · 9 Oct 2008 at 15:08

magicroundabout interesting those were your two recommendations. They were the two items I had in mind!

Not to go for the 256? Ok I won't. I think on this basis then I'll go for that card at 512 first. The processor perhaps can come later.

Thanks

Rollingskies · 9 Oct 2008 at 15:22

Had a look around auction sites and their prices agree with OC prices. £100. Bledd Not sure where you can find them at £60.

Rollingskies · 9 Oct 2008 at 15:33

Oh not allowed to mention those?

Rollingskies · 9 Oct 2008 at 19:16

I didn't realise it was so bad. I haven't a clue on overclocking, but I guess I could have a go and if it goes then I'll be forced into getting another.

Where is that forum you were referring too or were you just kidding?

Rollingskies · 10 Oct 2008 at 09:08

I think learning to overclock and buying a better card is the way forward. I'll work my post count to 250 and then also wait for the right card to come up in the offers!!