Which parts i should upgrade?

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Adam95

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Mostly i use my computer for gaming and work. And of course there are new games coming out all the time and i started to notice , that i get lag on some of new ones. So i will paste my computer specs and hardware list. What i want from you guys , i need to know , what parts should be upgraded firstly , and which are OK for now.

Mostly i was thinking about RAM is 4Gb enough? Maybe i sould add some? Or should i do other changes?

*Windows version: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

*Processor Name: AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor 3.10Ghz
*CPU Properties
Physical Processors: 1
Logical Processors: 3
Name: AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor
Description: AMD64 Family 16 Model 5 Stepping 3
Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
Frequency: 3100 MHz
External Clock Frequency: 200 MHz
*Cache Properties
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB
L1 Data Cache: 64 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
*Extended Details
Architecture: x64
Stepping: 3
Number of Cores: 3
APIC ID: 0
Address Width: 64 bit
Data Width: 64 bit
Socket Designation: AM3
*Motherboard
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product: M4N68T V2
Version: Rev X.0x
Ports: 24
Slots: 7

*Memory Installed: 4.095,23 MB
Device Locator: DIMM2
Bank Label: BANK2
Manufacturer: Manufacturer2
Serial Number: SerNum2
Part Number: PartNum2
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: Synchronous
Form Factor: DIMM
Data Width: 64 bit
Total Width: 64 bit
Capacity: 4.096 MB
Speed: 1.333 MHz

*Video Card
Adapter Name: GeForce GT 440
Chipset Name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 440
Video Memory: 512,00 MB
Compatibility: NVIDIA
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Architecture: VGA
Current Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Current Color Mode: 32 bits per pixel
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Current Scan Mode: Non-interlaced
BIOS Name: Version 70.8.45.0.1
BIOS Version: Version 70.08.45.00.01
BIOS Date: 12/22/10
Pixel Shader Version: 3.0
Vertex Shader Version: 3.0
WDDM Supported: Yes
Installed Drivers: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Date: 2014.03.04
Driver Version: 9.18.13.3523
INF File Name: oem40.inf
INF Section: Section030

Waiting for reply, thanks. :good: :)
 
psu 500W What video card i should think of , if i don't need superb one? And adding some RAM now would change any performance?
 
What model of PSU is it?
They vary widely in quality depending on which unit.

What kind of budget are you working with?
I'd do video and RAM at the same time, and then CPU/MB.

That motherboard only has a 3+1 VRM, if you tried to put in an X6 it'd have problems and may catch fire.
 
Well budget is not a problem , but i don't really like spending too much money on computer. So i'am just thinking to upgrade one or other component from time to time, to keep it running smooth. Couse i can't play newest games on highest settings anymore.. Model of psu , i don't remember it know, but it's not bad i think. Would it be bad if would add 4Gb more of ram for total 8Gb or would it increase performance? Becouse whole this idea is becouse of game , there are few ones that didn't run smooth on highest settings, but lag was not all the time, there were just hm spikes , you play it freezes for few secs and there you go , all good again, and again..
 
Would not worry so much about the memory. Would go for a better video card and power supply (depending on what power supply you have). Then a better CPU. It doesn't support the FX. Will support any of the upper end Phenom II X4 and X6.
 
StrangleHold said:
Would not worry so much about the memory. Would go for a better video card and power supply (depending on what power supply you have). Then a better CPU. It doesn't support the FX. Will support any of the upper end Phenom II X4 and X6.
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Compared to the price of a new GPU, CPU, or MB, RAM is a pretty cheap upgrade.
 
I would find out which PSU you have. If a quality one, get a new GPU.
You have a tri-core, 4GB 1333Mhz and a crappy GPU. Most games don't need more than two cores anyway, and your motherboard doesn't support RAM above 1333Mhz (without overclocking, which I would not recommend on that board).
If you haven't done it, go into the BIOS and try the automatic overclock. I have the same board at home, took my Phenom II X2 555 from 3.2GHz to 3.4GHz and 1333MHz to 1426MHz without increasing any voltages or temperatures.
Also, if your budget allows it, you should consider getting an SSD (I assume you don't have one, based on your specs :)). Would make a big difference in Windows, but won't give you any gains in games.
 
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WRXGuy1 said:
Video card first, then RAM, then CPU.
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You say this first.

WRXGuy1 said:
If he upgrades the CPU, he'll need a new motherboard. His motherboard is only an AM3 socket.
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Then you say this.

WRXGuy1 said:
Again, it's an old CPU, good luck even finding it in stock anywhere. If you are going to spend a few hundred bucks to upgrade the CPU, you are much better off going with a newer platform.
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Now your arguing with me over a CPU. It seems you should be arguing with yourself. I don't get it?
 
StrangleHold said:
You say this first.



Then you say this.



Now your arguing with me over a CPU. It seems you should be arguing with yourself. I don't get it?
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No, I simply said if he wants to upgrade his CPU he shouldn't be investing in a several year old platform.
 
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WRXGuy1 said:
No, I simply said if he wants to upgrade his CPU he shouldn't be investing an a several year old platform.
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I agree, get a Haswell chip and matching motherboard, or if you want to stick with AMD get an AM3+ board and an 8320 or 8350.
 
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