What can I update?

[M4A1]

Any good deals out there so that I can upgrade? I'm a Linux user, but I use this system for some occasional gaming and movie watching... TF2 and sometimes CoD4.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit
MSI K9A2 CF-F AM2+/AM2 AMD
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2
• 10/04/08 - added G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model
Cooler Master CM 690 Case
Seagate 500GB HD
Ultra V-Series 500W PSU (+12V, 28A)
Windows Vista 64 bit SP1

 

[hikaricloud]

You can update the processor to the x2 7750 BE.

 

[veg1992]

Well, you can upgrade to a Phenom II or a X2 7750 BE, maybe upgrade that GPU or Volt or Pencil Mod that HD 3850... or get another HD 3850 for CFX if you want..

Um...

 

[hikaricloud]

Oh, that board would support a Phenom II. I didn't notice that.

You could get one, either that or the x2 7750. Phenom II is obviously more expensive; 7750 is 78 bucks, while the pII 920 is 185, 940 is 225 methinks.

 

[kmote]

Get a new PSU. I believe there is only one ultra on the good list and it's not that one. Also if that HDD is SATA then change the optical drive for a SATA unit as well.