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Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009

Ok so here's the thing, I was thinking about my specs and stuff and they're sweet and all, but I was wondering what things I could add to make the it even better...

1st of all, this is what I've got

CPU: Intel E7500

Ram: Random 3Gb

Mobo: Asus P5Q Pro Turbo

GPU: Asus GTX 275 896MB

PSU: Crappy thing I NEED to change hahahaha

ok so those are my specs, and as it says the 1st thing i'll be doing will be getting a new PSU this Christmas to sure up my PC. Anyways, I was supposed to get a Q8400 but the guy my folks got the part from told them that the E7500 was better and screwed them over. So that got me thinking, since my Mobo can take a C2Q would it be worth it upgrading up to a Q9400. I'm not sure what the differences would be, but I'll research it when I have time after exams, so for now I thought I'd just ask you guys......or heck maybe even going up to an i5, but the only problem with that is having to get new ram and motherboard to ssupport it, so what do you guys think.

Also my ram, I've got some budget no-name ram, and I was thinking of selling that and grabbing so proper gaming ram, would that affect my performance enough to warrant the price?

Thanks Guys

Posted by 42316, 6:40am
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I am using a Core 2 Quad and I like it a lot. I am not sure how it compares to the dual core processor though. I think your current processor should be fine. Just get yourself a good PSU.
Posted Oct 27, 2009 8:00 am PT
yea thats my priority rite nw a new psu
Posted Oct 27, 2009 8:27 am PT
Your RAM is ok, same with GPU and mobo.

You should DEFINATELY upgrade to a quad processor, its miles better than e7500
Posted Oct 27, 2009 8:36 am PT
I guess PC gamer knows what he is talking about. I never used a dual core processor, so I am not sure what they are all about, but I love my quad core. Its fantastic. If you think you can afford one along with the PSU, then go for it.
Posted Oct 27, 2009 9:54 am PT
Yea.....I'm def gonna do it now, just so that I can take advantage of the 4 cores when it becomes mainstream.....hmmm it looks like seeing crysis run on my pc has given me the urge to make it run better....DAM you crysis hahaha

OH yea, I also gonna try and upgrade my Case, I'm sitting with an Advance X-Blade, nice looking case but very average cooling, I want a case that have good airflow and watercooling options so I'm gonna go with a Coolermaster HAF 932....its solid and big so that as gfx cards get bigger they'll fit in....
Posted Oct 28, 2009 12:31 am PT
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