Hey guys, I got a lot of help on my other computer problems here, so I had another question I wanted to ask:

Which Power supply is better? Right now, I have both of these in my possession and I can easily switch my current one with the other one. I am just not sure which one is better.

The first one that I am currently using is an Antec Earthwatts EA 500 http://store.antec.com/Product/power_supply-earthwatts/ea-500/0-761345-27500-2.aspx

The other one that I am able to use is an Antec Neo HE550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103941

Which is better? and if I switched them would the difference be noticeable? Thanks :)

Originally posted by peteski123

I would not spend too much so your best bet is ebay, maybe somehting like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INTEL-CORE-2-DUO-2-8G-3M-1066M-SOCKET-LGA775-SLB9Y-/260734410939?pt=UK_Motherboards_CPUs&hash=item3cb4fb60bb

 

But I will also send you a link to www.overclockers.co.uk    I have been using this site for Years and this is where I learnt to clock myself on the forums..  hope this helps. enjoy

Thanks a bunch. I went to the american version for that website and i still am not sure what i'm doing :\ is there a tutorial or guide on how to overclock ?

This is the information I got from my motherboard

GIGABYTE

GA-P35-DS3L

DDR2 800/1066

Do you know an easy way to check it?

Originally posted by peteski123

well firstly they can easily be clocked with stock cooler to aaround 2.8 - 3gig

failing that it depends on the board, what can it take a quad?

what do you mean clocked with stock cooler around 2.8 - 3gig?

Thats the one that I have right now, I believe its core 2

Hey everyone, so my new parts came all shiny and great! :) My computer feels much better after my upgrades, but there is still a problem. 

Supposedly, my CPU is the last thing i need to replace to fix my computer up. It seems to be dragging me down according to systemrequirementslab.

The Info is: Intel Core 2 CPUm, 6400 @2.13GHz (2 CPUs) ~2.1GHz

How much will it cost and is it worth it to update it?

Originally posted by Ridelynn

The video card is fine.

The RAM you have picked out is DDR3. You likely need DDR2 RAM for your current motherboard. Try something like this

Same brand as you had picked out, I have no experience with them however (I usually use Kingston because I trust them). It was one of the least expensive at Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161183

Okay thanks, yeah it looks like i need DDR2 RAM, thanks for the heads up!

So what I got from this is that if I switch to my older monitor, (its still really nice, but it works with 1280x1024) My framerates will be better.

Right now im running from a 1920x1200, so I could switch, it wouldnt be the end of the world.

Also, I'm running on 32 bit windows 7. Seeing as I can only use 3.3gigs of RAM, I'll most likely get one more 1 gig stick then. i guess ill upgrade my video card along with that.

Budget is now roughly 240~ :)

My monitor is a  Dell 2407 WFP model if that helps

 I don't get blue screens, I've never gotten one. 

Would it be helpful if i posted my DxDiag.txt ?

I am using a 1920x1200 monitor, so either use a smaller one or go for the 1gig video card?

Originally posted by noquarter

 

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Originally posted by eagles12555
Okay thanks for all the help guys :)
I guess I'm gonna go for the 4 gigs of ram first. Right now i have Two 1 gig sticks of ram. 
Anyone have any suggestions for the ram? like a link or something ? :D

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$35 for 2x1GB DDR2-800:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211066

I could probably find 2GB's of DDR2 sitting around here to sell if you are interested in used parts, kinda sucks to buy DDR2 new since it's a dead end upgrade (not usable in your next motherboard).

Also I realized you can get a GTX 460 768MB for about $100 used or $150 - $30 mail in rebate = $120 which would probably be the way to go if you decide to upgrade the video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127512

Okay thanks! :) 

First question is, since i already have two 1 gig sticks or RAM installed, wouldn't I need to replace them with two 2 gig sticks? or can i just add two more 1 gig sticks? Sorry for the simple questions, I'm really not a good computer hardware guy :\

Second, that video card looks pretty solid for the price, do you think the combination of the new 4 gigs or RAM and the new video card would boost my computers performance?

Okay thanks for all the help guys :)

I guess I'm gonna go for the 4 gigs of ram first. Right now i have Two 1 gig sticks of ram. 

Anyone have any suggestions for the ram? like a link or something ? :D

So any ideas?

My limit is roughly 150 dollars. What would my money be best spent on? When I played Red Faction Guerrilla, my computer would get extremely choppy when I blew up a building. I mean borderline unplayable. What can I do to get games running smoothly.

And as for RIFT, i can play that game on low/medium graphics smoothly, but when I bump up to high or ultra, my framerate just drops. and it gets reallychoppy.

So basically I want my computer to be able to run games faster and not freeze up during game play.

I've been told to upgrade my video card, but I'm not really sure. What do you suggest I upgrade and with what should I upgrade it with?

Processor: Intel core 2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13 GHz 

RAM: 2G

Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT

Which would make the biggest difference in gaming performance?

wrong forum sorry