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| What is the best way to upgrade a pc (hardware) I need more RAM (I'm going to get this regardless) but I thought I should pick something else up as well ($150-$200 range) My HD is fine, my processor is good. Only thing bad about my pc is the shitty power source I'm thinking video card but I already have a decent one. Could I use both video cards? Anything else anyone can think of to improve a PC? Reply • Back to Top |
| what are your current specs? Reply • Back to Top |
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| AMD Phenom II X6 1055 T ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series 4GB something for RAM (upgrading to 16 gb) my PC is currently in boxed up right now for finals (only way I could keep myself off of it) but from what I remember those are the main specs. This post was edited on 5/7 at 7:00 pm Reply • Back to Top |
| If you have a shitty power supply you probably don't want to upgrade your gpu. Reply • Back to Top |
| 600 watt not terrible but not great This post was edited on 5/7 at 7:59 pm Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by Cs on 5/7 at 8:10 pm to poncho villa First, you should probably invest in another 4 GB of RAM. 16 is excessive, and you won't experience any discernible performance increases in games by having another 8 GB. Your processor, as you mentioned, is fine. I would upgrade your GPU to a HD 6870, which runs around $175. Try and stick with Sapphire, Asus, or XFX - LINK 6870 - Ranked 20th on Passmark. This post was edited on 5/7 at 8:15 pm Reply • Back to Top |
| I had a shitty power supply that broke on me one day, it was the most likely cause of my RAM failing issues. One day it stopped working, bought a modular Corsair PSU haven't had an issue yet. More RAM installed will draw more power, if you have any issues with you power supply I would replace that as well. Seems like the best choice as long as you don't want to get a solid state drive for your OS and most used programs. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Any recommendations? Doesn't RAM have to be compatible to the mboard? from this page, which one would you select? LINK This post was edited on 5/7 at 8:25 pm Reply • Back to Top |
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| Your PSU is more then enough for a GPU upgrade - but yea what ^ they all said Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by Cs on 5/7 at 9:09 pm to poncho villa quote: Yes, but generally, any 1.5v dual channel DDR3 will work. 1600 is fine as well. Reply • Back to Top |
| ask brett 09 Reply • Back to Top |
| u dont kno shite brah edited to remove the w from "know" This post was edited on 5/7 at 9:18 pm Reply • Back to Top |
| I'm gonna agree with the other posters. 600W psu is fine, go 4 more gigs of ram and a new video card. Reply • Back to Top |
quote: Depends on what GPU, and how many amps are on the 12 volt rail of that power supply Reply • Back to Top |
| Oh btw if anyone wouldn't mind linking me a preferred RAM sticks oh btw what do I do with my old GPU? Reply • Back to Top |
quote: GSkill, Corsair, Crucial quote:  Reply • Back to Top |
quote: WOOF! Upgrade this as stated. As far as your old video card, don't get rid of it. Save it for a rainy day. Reply • Back to Top |
Posted by LSU Coyote on 5/8 at 8:20 am to DrSteveBrule Nice rig also SG. We are all jelly. I rather go for the previous refresh of a product. Simply to cut cost. Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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