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What is the best way to upgrade a pc (hardware)
Posted on 5/7/12 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 at 6:42 pm
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?
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?
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Posted on 5/7/12 at 6:43 pm to poncho villa
what are your current specs?
Posted on 5/7/12 at 6:44 pm to baytiger
quote:
what are your current specs?
THIS
Posted on 5/7/12 at 6:57 pm to SG_Geaux
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.
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 5/7/12 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 at 7:48 pm to poncho villa
If you have a shitty power supply you probably don't want to upgrade your gpu.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 7:58 pm to ZTiger87
600 watt not terrible but not great
This post was edited on 5/7/12 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 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.
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 5/7/12 at 8:15 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 at 8:14 pm to poncho villa
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.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 8:22 pm to Cs
quote:
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
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Posted on 5/7/12 at 8:47 pm to jcole4lsu
Your PSU is more then enough for a GPU upgrade - but yea what ^ they all said
Posted on 5/7/12 at 9:09 pm to poncho villa
quote:
Any recommendations? Doesn't RAM have to be compatible to the mboard?
Yes, but generally, any 1.5v dual channel DDR3 will work.
1600 is fine as well.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 9:10 pm to poncho villa
ask brett 09
Posted on 5/7/12 at 9:17 pm to RATeamWannabe
u dont kno shite brah
edited to remove the w from "know"
edited to remove the w from "know"
This post was edited on 5/7/12 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 at 9:52 pm to poncho villa
I'm gonna agree with the other posters. 600W psu is fine, go 4 more gigs of ram and a new video card.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 11:22 pm to TigerGambit
quote:
Your PSU is more then enough for a GPU upgrade - but yea what ^ they all said
Depends on what GPU, and how many amps are on the 12 volt rail of that power supply
Posted on 5/7/12 at 11:29 pm to SG_Geaux
Oh btw if anyone wouldn't mind linking me a preferred RAM sticks
oh btw what do I do with my old GPU?
oh btw what do I do with my old GPU?
Posted on 5/7/12 at 11:37 pm to poncho villa
quote:
Oh btw if anyone wouldn't mind linking me a preferred RAM sticks
GSkill, Corsair, Crucial
quote:
oh btw what do I do with my old GPU?
Posted on 5/8/12 at 1:02 am to SG_Geaux
quote:
ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
WOOF!
Upgrade this as stated.
As far as your old video card, don't get rid of it. Save it for a rainy day.
Posted on 5/8/12 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.
We are all jelly.
I rather go for the previous refresh of a product. Simply to cut cost.
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