Was thinking of upgrading my computer

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BlackAzrael

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Alright so i was thinking of upgrading mainly my graphics card but maybe my RAM too.

The thing is my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P which is Socket 775 and only supports DDR2 memory up to 1033mhz (the specs says 1336mhz but it's limited support).

Here are the specs of my computer for more info:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
RAM: Corsair XMS2 CM2X2048-6400C5 800mhz
CPU: Intel Quad 2 Core Q9550 2833mhz
Graphics Card: Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 6850 1GB
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W

So i was looking for some advice on a new graphics card and maybe possibly more RAM if needed.

Thanks in advance!

And just in case, here are the specs for the motherboard: http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/pr [...] 19&dl=1#sp
 
Just to warn, the ram will be expensive, but you id start there, if you dont have 4 gig of ram, start there, if you have that, aim to add 4 in a 2x2 pair. If your lookin for graphical power a 7800 series would give a small bump, but id say a 660Ti would be best bang for buck, but thats a 300 dollar card.
 
Pretty sure he has 4GB judging by the model number its a 2x2GB dual channel kit.

Video card would be the way to go, Id also look at the 660ti or 670. I wouldnt spend anything on RAM at all. 4GB is enough for anything right now, and being DDR2 it would be a waste of money to invest in such an old platform. The video card can be moved to a new platform, the RAM cannot.
 
Yes i do have 4gb of RAM and socket 775 is pretty old i guess. It sucks because i'd have to change the cpu and motherboard if i wanted DDR3 ram.
 
Well honestly, what i am thinking right now is to get the 120gb SSD and the Gigabyte 670 GTX OC 2gb.

Gigabyte GeForce 670 GTX: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=71107&vpn=GV-N670OC-2GD&manufacture=Gigabyte&promoid=1219

120gb SSD: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59354&vpn=VTX3-25SAT3-120G&manufacture=OCZ Technology&promoid=1219

My only concerns, except the price of course, are that will it fit in my computer and will i have enough wattage with my power supply for the card and the SSD? (and if i overclock too)

Just a remainder to be on the safe side :)
My case is: Antec 900 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371048)
Motherboard: Gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3p (http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2919&dl=1#sp)
Current GPU: Radeon HD 6850 1gb (http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1037&pid=497&psn=&lid=1&leg=0#)
 
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