What to upgrade/add in my current PC?

[Mandeep]

Hi there,

 

I am Mandeep from Punjab, India. I have a intel core i3-2100 clocked at 3.10GHz in my pc with 2 GB 1333 MHz ram. My PC has Intel D...... motherboard but it has PCIe Express 3.0 slot. I have a 500 GB WD Blue hard drive as my primary storage. My system has 450 watt psu but its fan had stopped working from a month.

 

Now what What to upgrade/add in my PC?

 

I am thinking to add another stick of 2 GB 1333 MHz ram and a Asus Gtx 750ti OC and move my OS to a 120 GB Kingston SSD. Should I also upgrade my PSU

 

Tips and advice appreciated.

[AresKrieger]

If you games the gpu will be the best improvement

also + 2gigs of ram will help as 2 is too little

[smeek14]

Nigga you need a shit tonno more ram.  Get AT LEAST 4 gigs... preferably 8.

[ArcticDolphin]

Nigga you need a shit tonno more ram.  Get AT LEAST 4 gigs... preferably 8.

If you are going to upgrade now, think long and hard about 16 even.

[Zenedge]

the gpu would probably make the most difference. 

and the ram is sooo small. 8gb is most likely recommended , and 4gb is like the bare minimum

[CostcoSamples]

Hi there,

 

I am Mandeep from Punjab, India. I have a intel core i3-2100 clocked at 3.10GHz in my pc with 2 GB 1333 MHz ram. My PC has Intel D...... motherboard but it has PCIe Express 3.0 slot. I have a 500 GB WD Blue hard drive as my primary storage. My system has 450 watt psu.

 

Now what What to upgrade/add in my PC?

 

I am thinking to add another stick of 2 GB 1333 MHz ram and a Asus Gtx 750ti OC and move my OS to a 120 GB Kingston SSD.

You are on the right track with those upgrades.  Keep an eye on that PSU, as cheap PSUs can be dangerous as they age.

[Mandeep]

Even with just 2 GB of ram I can make my work done. I do not do high end stuff and only browse the web with 4 to 5 web pages and play games like MW3, Black ops.

I want to play modern games like GTA 5, Watch Dogs etc. but my can't handle that so that is why I am thinking to upgrade.

So I think i do not require 8 GB ram.

[Praesi]

Hi there,

 

I am Mandeep from Punjab, India. I have a intel core i3-2100 clocked at 3.10GHz in my pc with 2 GB 1333 MHz ram. My PC has Intel D...... motherboard but it has PCIe Express 3.0 slot. I have a 500 GB WD Blue hard drive as my primary storage. My system has 450 watt psu.

 

Now what What to upgrade/add in my PC?

 

I am thinking to add another stick of 2 GB 1333 MHz ram and a Asus Gtx 750ti OC and move my OS to a 120 GB Kingston SSD.

ad 4 GB RAM and you are good to go.

[Mandeep]

You are on the right track with those upgrades.  Keep an eye on that PSU, as cheap PSUs can be dangerous as they age.

Thanks, I also noticed that my cheap PSU's fan had stopped spinning so should I upgrade it also, If yes please recommend me one of either cooler master or corsair because I like and trust them most.

[Mandeep]

Nigga you need a shit tonno more ram.  Get AT LEAST 4 gigs... preferably 8.

Even with just 2 GB of ram I can make my work done. I do not do high end stuff and only browse the web with 4 to 5 web pages and play games like MW3, Black ops.

I want to play modern games like GTA 5, Watch Dogs etc. but my can't handle that so that is why I am thinking to upgrade.

So I think i do not require 8 GB ram.

[DarkBlade2117]

Thanks, I also noticed that my cheap PSU's fan had stopped spinning so should I upgrade it also, If yes please recommend me one of either cooler master or corsair because I like and trust them most.

What cooler master power supplys do you have? Also for corsair the AX ones are good.

Other companies like XFX use SeaSonic power supplies which are very reliable.

Any XFX

Any SeaSonic

Any EVGA B2 G2 or GS power supply,is also very reliable

Also just buy a 1x4 Stick of 1333mhz Ram. 6 will help in GTA V. Ect ect.

[CostcoSamples]

Thanks, I also noticed that my cheap PSU's fan had stopped spinning so should I upgrade it also, If yes please recommend me one of either cooler master or corsair because I like and trust them most.

 

 

What cooler master power supplys do you have? Also for corsair the AX ones are good.

Other companies like XFX use SeaSonic power supplies which are very reliable.

Any XFX

Any SeaSonic

Any EVGA B2 G2 or GS power supply,is also very reliable

Also just buy a 1x4 Stick of 1333mhz Ram. 6 will help in GTA V. Ect ect.

 

Yes, definitely get a new PSU to avoid burning your house down.  Any of the ones listed above are good.  If on a tight budget, anything from your favorite brands will be OK, but don't be too cheap as some of the low end Corsair PSUs are not very good.  Better to stick with the ones mentioned above.

[shanmu54321]

Hi there,

 

I am Mandeep from Punjab, India. I have a intel core i3-2100 clocked at 3.10GHz in my pc with 2 GB 1333 MHz ram. My PC has Intel D...... motherboard but it has PCIe Express 3.0 slot. I have a 500 GB WD Blue hard drive as my primary storage. My system has 450 watt psu but its fan had stopped working from a month.

 

Now what What to upgrade/add in my PC?

 

I am thinking to add another stick of 2 GB 1333 MHz ram and a Asus Gtx 750ti OC and move my OS to a 120 GB Kingston SSD. Should I also upgrade my PSU

 

Tips and advice appreciated.

Hi bro, I am from India too!!!. May i know what brand PSU do you have, because a lot of indians have local and generic power supplies. If you have something like that, first get your psu upgraded to something like a corsair cx430, cooler master, etc. Upgrading your PSU is very essential. Mine just died a month ago and i replaced it with a corsair cx430. 

 

You can have a look at these:

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vs450-450-watt-psu/p/itmdbfa3kaffmum3?pid=PSUDBF9ZBHSJVGJ8&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_3&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-thunder-450w-450-watts-psu/p/itmdbm7fpuzpszvf?pid=PSUDBM7EDGK2XYFZ&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_5&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-cx430-430-watts-psu/p/itmdzashzdvykgzj?pid=PSUD5XZ4ZJ5YPGBU&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_7&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-thunder-500w-500-watts-psu/p/itmefud2jddauhgz?pid=PSUDBM7EDH7YSFTZ&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_9&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp450p-450-watts-psu/p/itmda3ncpuga3hpu?pid=PSUDA3NCT4Z4SKKR&ref=L%3A8174951889006118633&srno=p_16&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

[Raizz]

@Mandeep

 

What is your budget for the whole upgrade ?

 

I am from India too so you can mention it in INR

[CaptainPebbleDash]

 

Even with just 2 GB of ram I can make my work done. I do not do high end stuff and only browse the web with 4 to 5 web pages and play games like MW3, Black ops.

I want to play modern games like GTA 5, Watch Dogs etc. but my can't handle that so that is why I am thinking to upgrade.

So I think i do not require 8 GB ram.

 

Unfortunately 8GB of ram is the bare minimum I'd recommend, there's still quite a few games which will eat around 4-8GB alone. If you really can't afford to get 8GB then go for 4GB at the min. 

[DarkBlade2117]

Hi bro, I am from India too!!!. May i know what brand PSU do you have, because a lot of indians have local and generic power supplies. If you have something like that, first get your psu upgraded to something like a corsair cx430, cooler master, etc. Upgrading your PSU is very essential. Mine just died a month ago and i replaced it with a corsair cx430. 

 

You can have a look at these:

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vs450-450-watt-psu/p/itmdbfa3kaffmum3?pid=PSUDBF9ZBHSJVGJ8&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_3&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-thunder-450w-450-watts-psu/p/itmdbm7fpuzpszvf?pid=PSUDBM7EDGK2XYFZ&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_5&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-cx430-430-watts-psu/p/itmdzashzdvykgzj?pid=PSUD5XZ4ZJ5YPGBU&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_7&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-thunder-500w-500-watts-psu/p/itmefud2jddauhgz?pid=PSUDBM7EDH7YSFTZ&ref=L%3A-3652711215475111551&srno=p_9&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp450p-450-watts-psu/p/itmda3ncpuga3hpu?pid=PSUDA3NCT4Z4SKKR&ref=L%3A8174951889006118633&srno=p_16&query=power+supply&otracker=from-search

I highly do not suggest the Corsair CX430. They are mesnt for low end rigs and this may be low end he is adding a GPU and other thongs. They don't like temperstures above 30c and use bad Capacitors.

[Raizz]

I highly do not suggest the Corsair CX430. They are mesnt for low end rigs and this may be low end he is adding a GPU and other thongs. They don't like temperstures above 30c and use bad Capacitors.

 

I disagree. I am using a CX430 right now and it has been great. I ran an i3 3220 with GTX 460 Hawk edition for more than 3 years without any problems and my PC runs 18X7 so you can see how reliable it is

 

Also I live in Delhi and in summers it gets very hot, so there is that

[DarkBlade2117]

I disagree. I am using a CX430 right now and it has been great. I ran an i3 3220 with GTX 460 Hawk edition for more than 3 years without any problems and my PC runs 18X7 so you can see how reliable it is

Also I live in Delhi and in summers it gets very hot, so there is that

That is considered low end.

@STRMfrmXMN Knows a lot more then me. I am sure he can find something more reliable then a CX430. The most I know is they don't like high temperatures and use bad capacitors.

[Raizz]

That is considered low end.

 

 

Yes theoretically, but practically it is sufficient and gets the job done

[DarkBlade2117]

Yes theoretically, but practically it is sufficient and gets the job done

I honestly have no idea on how else to explain it. It may get the job "done" but it doesn't do it very well. You may have gotten lucky but plenty of other people have had these power supplies fail on them taking power parts of there PC. A power supply is the ONLY part in your system that can take the whole PC out if it goes out. I'd rather no one take that chance with a power supply. Think about it this way, would cheap out on breaks for your car? No.

[Raizz]

 It may get the job "done" but it doesn't do it very well.

Don't know about you, but in my experience (and others) it did a very good job

 

 

 You may have gotten lucky but plenty of other people have had these power supplies fail on them taking power parts of there PC.

I would have considered myself lucky if I were the only one but no there are many more. I literally know atleast 8 people who are using this power supply ( and VS450), usage ranging from 1-3years, and have faced absolutely no problem with it.

 

 

 A power supply is the ONLY part in your system that can take the whole PC out if it goes out. I'd rather no one take that chance with a power supply. Think about it this way, would cheap out on breaks for your car? No.

 

Trust me I know. A cheap PSU has died on me before, taking along the motherboard with, so I know how important it is.

 

But really, CX 430 is an exception within this cheap PSU category. It is highly reliable

[STRMfrmXMN]

Don't know about you, but in my experience (and others) it did a very good job

I would have considered myself lucky if I were the only one but no there are many more. I literally know atleast 8 people who are using this power supply ( and VS450), usage ranging from 1-3years, and have faced absolutely no problem with it.

Trust me I know. A cheap PSU has died on me before, taking along the motherboard with, so I know how important it is.

But really, CX 430 is an exception within this cheap PSU category. It is highly reliable

Ok the rule is quite simple- just because you haven't had any problems with it doesn't make it good. Plenty be of people have owned AMC Pacers that have never left them stranded. Does that make them a good car? No. Plenty of people on this forum have had Corsair CX series in their systems which have died without warning or in some extreme cases set fire to their computer and cost thousands to their property. A Corsair CX 600W and lower is for very basic builds, ideally with no GPU.

EDIT: ok I read through your original post. I see you're from India. Are there any Seasonic or Antec power supplies available at stores online or near you?

[smeek14]

If you are going to upgrade now, think long and hard about 16 even.

Yea at least 8