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CPU Maxing Out My Computer

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by FTZP, 31 Dec 2011.

  1. FTZP

    FTZP What's a Dremel?

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    hi guys. I want to know everythign that I can add to the following computer to make it the fastest possible in its class / age / or generation

    Here are my specs from the receipt

    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5ghz 4mb 1333 MHZ 45 NM LGA
    Intel BLKDP45SG p45 S775 c2d quad 1333 mhz ddr3 1333 2
    Kingston 2gb ddr3 133 mhz non ecc kvr 133d3n9/2g
    Western Digital 500 gb 7200 rpm
    Inno 3d gts 250 1 g dd4 256 bit vga dvi hdmi
    windows home basic 7 32 bit english oem
    Thermal take litepower 430 watts


    Now I want the best in class that can be supported by my motherboard

    1. Processor
    2. Ram
    3. HDD
    4. Graphics Card
    5. Software
    6. HDD.

    Thanks need all your help.
     
  2. jizwizard

    jizwizard Modder

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    Why? The money you would spend maxing your rig would be a waste. You could get a sandybridge setup for less. What do you intend to do with said build
     
  3. towelie

    towelie How do I Internet!!

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    ^Agreed If you really want to improve that rig maybe a better cooling solution and some overclocking on the CPU and RAM. Depending of what you want to do of course as modern gaming looks like a no no.

    I'd put it to better use make it a server/NAS/Backup PC and throw some hard drives in it
     
  4. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    If you want a good (cheap) performance boost, upgrade the RAM to 4Gb.

    Having said that, it all depends on what you want to do with this computer - playing games or just surfing the internet?

    You could also upgrade the graphics card, change to Windows 7 x64 Home premium..
     
  5. tonpal

    tonpal What's a Dremel?

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    As oasked has said how and what you upgrade depends on how you use your computer.

    As a general comment an upgrade to the graphics card or adding a SSD would be sensible first steps as they will be compatible with a newer CPU / motherboard. Memory is cheap at the moment so although it would become obsolete when you upgraded the CPU it may be worth investing in another 2-4 GB now.
     
  6. crosshair

    crosshair It's life Jim but not as we know it

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    +1. Also, an idea of your budget would help, and you don't mention your monitor. In any event, if it's for modern gaming, then you should really start with an i5 2500k and work from there.
     
  7. DanSonley

    DanSonley What's a Dremel?

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    i would say go sandy bridge aswell.
     
  8. Mac_Trekkie

    Mac_Trekkie Source Engine's #1 fan!

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    Seriously, it's a waste getting hardware 3 or 4 generations old, as the high end stuff from then has only been getting more expensive.
     
  9. leslie

    leslie Just me!

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    Have you looked at the price of memory these days?
    DDR2 is sky high... Close to 5 times the cost of DDR3.

    In many cases it's cheaper to buy a new board and memory than it is to work with DDR2. Then there is the fact that you are stuck on Sata2, which eliminates half the advantage an SSD would give you.


    First thing to do, is get rid of DDR2, you will be pouring money into a bottomless pit with ddr2 and 775. While a Q9550 or so will get you older I5 speeds, you are going to put all of this into a board that is way behind already and ANY upgrade after this will require a board anyhow. Ditch your board before anything else.
     
  10. BlackDrag0n

    BlackDrag0n What's a Dremel?

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    My Agility 3 on Sata2 does everything a lot quicker, so no, I would not say it eliminates half the advantage. The only time a SATA3 will out pace a SATA2 is on sequential read and writes - most everyday usage is the 4K Random read/writes.

    OT: Like everyone else said, go SB. If your budget supports it - else go with an SSD.
     
  11. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    You should ditch your old stuff and just save for a new build, no point putting high end stuff with the rest of your kit.
     
  12. Somer_Himpson

    Somer_Himpson What's a Dremel?

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    Start again. Use Ebay to sell the bits you have.
    It would be throwing good money after bad.
     
  13. leslie

    leslie Just me!

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    Yeah, I thought that too until I went Sata3.

    I'm not saying an SSD on sata2 is terrible, it's a nice jump over conventional drives, but moving from sata2/ssd to to sata3/ssd, is just as big of a jump, or more.
     
  14. Cerberus90

    Cerberus90 Car Spannerer

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    I'm very tempted to say :

    "Please don't feed the trolls"


    But can't decide if its genuine or not.
     
  15. boltonuk007

    boltonuk007 What's a Dremel?

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    the most I would be willing to do with this setup is putting more RAM in and then maybe a GTX560, not worth spending money on really.......even though Iam pretty sure hes a troll
     
  16. boltonuk007

    boltonuk007 What's a Dremel?

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    hes either a troll or has been really out of touch with anything released in the last 4 years
     
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