Hi all,
First post, so please be kind!
I'm looking at upgrading my current set up:
P4 3.4 Ghz (Prescott)
2Gb DDR2 RAM (don't know what manufacturer, nor how to find out)
MSI MS-7091 micro-ATX motherboard
7950GT
Hiper 530W PSU
I'm mostly a gamer (playing BF2 mostly but will eventually go for newer ones) but do a lot of surfing too.
First thing I want to change is the CPU. As I've got a small case and small motherboard I'm going to need a new case (the one I've got is c**p to say the least and doesn't have any fans - the only fan is the heatsink one!). I don't want to spend more than £50 on the case (preferably incl. delivery but not too bothered); I've decided on the Coolermaster CM690 in the review section here, so am wondering the cheapest place to get it?
At the moment I'm using a Zalman CNPS7700 heatsink so I need to know that the above case is big enough to fit that inside with room around it (currently it's very cramped against my PSU).
I don't know enough about motherboards to know what is compatible with what, so this is where the advice comes in very handy
I'm thinking about getting a Quad core as I won't be able to upgrade in the near future (buying a house soon) so can someone recommend the best?
Also looking to go for 4Gb of RAM (running XP and I know it doesn't see all 4Gb) just to future-proof as much as possible.
For the time being I'll stick with the 7950, unless someone knows of a stonking deal on an 8800 or better?
Hoping to stay below the £300 barrier (incl. case), but if a worthwhile improvement can be found for a little more I might be able to stretch to £300 without case.
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