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Hey Guys,
Over the past 4 years I have been building and upgrading my buddy's computer (typically he calls up and says, it feels slow, what should I upgrade). Well it's that time again...
He currently has:
Asus P5Q Pro Motherboard
Wintec 2x2 GB DDR2 800 Mhz RAM
WD 7200 RPM WD HDD
Intel Core2Quad Q9300 @ 3.2 Ghz
Hyper 212+ cooler
ATI 5770 (1GB)
I think it is a pretty solid rig. He games and that's about it. His current complaint is "it feels sluggish and I have money to spend." When asked for details he says that folders are laggy opening and startups are slow.
He also wants a new case...
He says he has $500 or so for a full revamp (I can probably sell the motherboard, RAM and processor for $150-$200 so that leaves a budget of about $650).
I think his is pretty solid still and a few minor upgrades will bump him up enough. What do you think?
Here's what I was suggesting:
1) 64-96 GB SSD Drive to use as a windows install drive $60-$120
2) New Case (Antec 900 V2) $80
3) Another 5770 (motherboard allows CrossfireX @ 8x, 8x) $100
4) New Powersupply - he has an off-brand 575 watt - $75
So that would be $350 - $375 and a solid all around upgrade
(Please don't suggest overclocking the Q9300 more - I am not the owner of this machine and don't enjoy troubleshooting for hours when something causes instability because I don't have enough time to make it fully stable)
The other option is to scrap most of the stuff and try and fit a i5 2500k in there with DDR3 1600 Mhz memory (keeping the 5770) and an SSD...
Thanks for any help
Over the past 4 years I have been building and upgrading my buddy's computer (typically he calls up and says, it feels slow, what should I upgrade). Well it's that time again...
He currently has:
Asus P5Q Pro Motherboard
Wintec 2x2 GB DDR2 800 Mhz RAM
WD 7200 RPM WD HDD
Intel Core2Quad Q9300 @ 3.2 Ghz
Hyper 212+ cooler
ATI 5770 (1GB)
I think it is a pretty solid rig. He games and that's about it. His current complaint is "it feels sluggish and I have money to spend." When asked for details he says that folders are laggy opening and startups are slow.
He also wants a new case...
He says he has $500 or so for a full revamp (I can probably sell the motherboard, RAM and processor for $150-$200 so that leaves a budget of about $650).
I think his is pretty solid still and a few minor upgrades will bump him up enough. What do you think?
Here's what I was suggesting:
1) 64-96 GB SSD Drive to use as a windows install drive $60-$120
2) New Case (Antec 900 V2) $80
3) Another 5770 (motherboard allows CrossfireX @ 8x, 8x) $100
4) New Powersupply - he has an off-brand 575 watt - $75
So that would be $350 - $375 and a solid all around upgrade
(Please don't suggest overclocking the Q9300 more - I am not the owner of this machine and don't enjoy troubleshooting for hours when something causes instability because I don't have enough time to make it fully stable)
The other option is to scrap most of the stuff and try and fit a i5 2500k in there with DDR3 1600 Mhz memory (keeping the 5770) and an SSD...
Thanks for any help