I built my pc in june last year and its time to upgrade it a bit. I'm saving up for university so i'm looking for some bang for my buck (or pound).
My current build is:
CPU: Intel c2d e6420 @2.13 ghz
Mobo: Gigabyte G65P-S3
Ram: 2GB ddr2 667mhz dual channel
Gpu: nvidia 8600gt 256mb
PSU: 350W (named brand)
Case: jeantech phong II
HDD: Maxor 250gb
CD: LG dvd rw
I'm looking to OC my processor a bit, and to upgrade the memory, as i can do both for around £50. I've bought an after market CPU cooler for £15
Arctic Cooling AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 Processor Cooler
But i'm undecided on what ram to get. I could go for a further 2gb of ddr2 667 but this would limit my OC to 2.6ghz. But i would have 4gb of ram.
Alternatively i could go for 2gb ddr2 800mhz ram which means i could potentially get an overclock of around 3.2ghz. but only 2gb of slightly faster ram.
I don't want to OC my memory currently, although is it very hard?
So what do you think will increase performance the most - A higher OC or more ram. I do tend to find my memory is used up more than my CPU.
This will be my last upgrade for awhile.
I use the pc for gaming, some of you will say that i should upgrade the 8600gt to an 8800 but i don't have the money at the moment for the card and a new PSU , wish i could. I should have forked out more money initially when i had some.
My current build is:
CPU: Intel c2d e6420 @2.13 ghz
Mobo: Gigabyte G65P-S3
Ram: 2GB ddr2 667mhz dual channel
Gpu: nvidia 8600gt 256mb
PSU: 350W (named brand)
Case: jeantech phong II
HDD: Maxor 250gb
CD: LG dvd rw
I'm looking to OC my processor a bit, and to upgrade the memory, as i can do both for around £50. I've bought an after market CPU cooler for £15
Arctic Cooling AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 Processor Cooler
But i'm undecided on what ram to get. I could go for a further 2gb of ddr2 667 but this would limit my OC to 2.6ghz. But i would have 4gb of ram.
Alternatively i could go for 2gb ddr2 800mhz ram which means i could potentially get an overclock of around 3.2ghz. but only 2gb of slightly faster ram.
I don't want to OC my memory currently, although is it very hard?
So what do you think will increase performance the most - A higher OC or more ram. I do tend to find my memory is used up more than my CPU.
This will be my last upgrade for awhile.
I use the pc for gaming, some of you will say that i should upgrade the 8600gt to an 8800 but i don't have the money at the moment for the card and a new PSU , wish i could. I should have forked out more money initially when i had some.