09-05-2009, 01:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2009, 01:43 AM by JerichoKru.)
Personally, Id wait for the i5's to come out. With the options below, you have no upgrade path to new CPUs, but...if you want something now:
Replace the processor with this(if you really want a quad): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819115041 or Dual: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819115037
Overclock a bit for extra performance (3GHz+ recommended). It's also highly recommended that you get a good cooler for OCing as well (along with some good thermal compound)
Replace the video card with something along the lines of this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814127426 < wont be disappointed with it.
I'd also recommend a 500-600W PSU to make sure you have enough energy.
You can get the parts somewhere else, I'm just posting them from Newegg to give suggestions.
Replace the processor with this(if you really want a quad): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819115041 or Dual: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819115037
Overclock a bit for extra performance (3GHz+ recommended). It's also highly recommended that you get a good cooler for OCing as well (along with some good thermal compound)
Replace the video card with something along the lines of this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814127426 < wont be disappointed with it.
I'd also recommend a 500-600W PSU to make sure you have enough energy.
You can get the parts somewhere else, I'm just posting them from Newegg to give suggestions.
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