Upgrade Ideas on prebuilt system

[Wm172]

I have a M72e 0967b9u SFF
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/thinkcentre/m-series-towers/m72e/#techspecs

It has 4gb / 500gb hd/ 2Gb video/ Win7 pro/ G2120 Cpu

I'm going to spend serious money close to the end of the year for a complete ground up build...but for now I'm willing to spend a few dollars and push this system........And I would like to get constructive suggestions.

The web site lists a i7-3370/3370S as the best cpu it can take... i can't find one of these anywhere.. Is this a typo? or should I go with one of the I5's?

I wouldn't mind squeezing in a card for USB 3 support..

I know the power supply will be a large limiting factor..

 

[johnnyb105]

I don't even see your cpu listed there but it says may vary from country for cpu I wouldn't put any money into it the board is probably as cheap as it gets and really you would be throwing good cash into it that you could use for another system with better results. And if you choose to upgrade it choose the I 5 it will cost less and at least your getting a little more for your money out of the system then putting too much into it. The problem with a lot of prebuilt systems is they use the bare min to make a profit with little or no upgradablity for that system because in there hopes to lure you into a system more powerful in the future .. Its always best to build your own that way you can pick what you want the upgrade paths you need for the future and its a blast and fun to do..
If you need help or suggestions on a build just ask hope this helps.

 

[MagicPants]

Is the mobo mATX? If I were you, I might try transplanting it into a better case like a SilverStone PS08B ($35).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163223

Add a half decent psu, like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016
or this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153166

Before you add anything else. $60 to $70 would open up a lot of options, then maybe you wouldn't have to do a ground up build.