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Professor Alphane
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Posted - 2011.12.21 19:36:00 -
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You don't mention what graphics card you are running. This most likely is what you want to upgrade if you want extra performance for games.
Some other things that might be worth considering.
Buy more RAM. You won't be able to address higher than 6.7 gigs (I think is the number) on a 32 bit OS but 2.7 extra gig is still 2.7 extra gig.
If you do buy more RAM you may consider a 64 bit OS to take advatnge of the extra overhead.
Consider drive speed- SSD's, high speed drives and RAID setups could all be consdierd
SSD- low size but very fast
HSD- medium size medium speed
RAID - large size, usually faster than HSD but a more expensive option, you may also need someone to configure your system for you.
Things its probably not worth considerdering.
MOBO
CPU- proviso if you feel the need for extra processing power, a cheap option can be to invest in extra cooling (CPU air fans or a water cooling system) , this would allow you to OC your CPU and would be cheaper than a whole new CPU and possibly MOBO depending on your 'socket'.
SLI- proviso, mostly pound fo pound 1 highspec card outperforms 2 mid spec cards for the same outlay, making it very much a rich mans toy (you need to be able to afford 2 highspec cards for it to be worthwhile). If however you already have a SLI enabled MOBO and a fairly decent Graphics card (as I say you don't mention one) then you might get a cheap and cheerful boost by adding another similar card.
Hope this helps.
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Professor Alphane
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Posted - 2011.12.21 23:11:00 -
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Herping yourDerp wrote:Christopher AET wrote:If wanting to build I would say don't skimp on the MOBO or the case. As the other parts you can upgrade as you go but those 2 form the base for everything so you want to futureproof it to some degree
this, but i would say don't skip out on the PSU either go corsair, just do it..
MOBO yes, case/PSU meh they come and go.
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Professor Alphane
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Posted - 2011.12.22 22:05:00 -
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Fidelium Mortis wrote:
NEVER skimp on a PSU! It doesn't have to be expensive, or pump out a crazy amount of wattage (550w is more than enough for a typical system with 1 video card). A poorly built PSU isn't able to provide consistent power to components, and can actually damage multiple components in your system.
I was more trying to make the point A Mobo is the part of the rig you are least likely to upgrade, so try and make it is as future proof as you can. I wouldn't skimp on PSU but along with cases I kind of see them as get a standard one and your fine, also case and PSU costs don't compare to the cost of other components. I was trying to advocate buying rubbish but it's hardley a priorety when you could be spending your cash on silicon that actually improves your rig.
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Professor Alphane
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Posted - 2011.12.22 22:43:00 -
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Sorry Double post 
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