thanks for the replies so far.
So i guess i will first try to upgrade the gpu while oc'ing the cpu and see what that gets me.
So upgrading the ram is not a valid option?
sure. system looks like:
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
2 x CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5
GTS 450
e8400
650W Antec modular ps.
really dont want to spend too much. Just want to be...
hi, so i still have this e8400 in a spare rig. I also have a GTS 450 card in this rig.
I want to upgrade the card and was wondering if the older cpu would bottleneck it to the point of useless?
If so, would i be better served with an i3 or i5? Obviously, the i5 is better, but i will mainly be...
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