[David Prahl]

I finally have some cash I can spend on upgrading my computer. Specs are listed above, please pick which component you think needs the most upgrading/replacing.

Thanks, guys!

[David Prahl]

I finally have some cash I can spend on upgrading my computer. Specs are listed above, please pick which component you think needs the most upgrading/replacing.

Thanks, guys!

[OSUKid7]

Hard choice. Don't upgrade your HD if you don't need the space, although SATA would be nice (which would prolly require a new mobo, which means u might as well get a new CPU, case...yeah, that's my problem :lol.

RAM could use a boast. I'm at 768 MB now, and it really does make a difference from 512.

Upgrade the GPU if you play a lot of games, but otherwise that should do just fine.

Cooling the system's always a good idea, but at the expense of sound.

So as I said...hard decision. Personally I'd go with the RAM. Get some high-end heatsinked RAM though.

[Pat Logsdon]

I'd go with RAM, too. I've got 1GB Corsair paired DDR 400. It makes a difference.

I also just ran into a bit of cash and finally decided to try a SFF case. My Antec Aria is now on order; ~$100 from Amazon. Not very good reviews there, but good stuff elsewhere.

[dean_shan]

Get a new HD. The one you have is weak. 40GB is way to small for a Desktop. (This is your main computer I assume)

[OSUKid7]

Originally Posted by dean_shan

Get a new HD. The one you have is weak. 40GB is way to small for a Desktop. (This is your main computer I assume)

right, but if he hasn't filled 40 GB, what will 80 do for him? Nothing.

[David Prahl]

Originally Posted by OSUKid7

right, but if he hasn't filled 40 GB, what will 80 do for him? Nothing.

I know 40 is nothing these days but I seem to be doing fine with it (so you're both right - a weak HD works for me!):lol: . Bought it because I got a really good deal.

Best Buy had 80 GB Seagate drives for only $40 two weeks ago. I REALLY should have bought one!

[CTSLICK]

RAM rules baby, easy upgrade too and normally it pays off nicely.

[surur]

What are you using your computer for? Have you got broadband? Im sure if 40Gb is sufficient, you may be underutilising your comps multimedia abilities

Surur

[David Prahl]

Originally Posted by Surur

What are you using your computer for? Have you got broadband? Im sure if 40Gb is sufficient, you may be underutilising your comps multimedia abilities

Surur

Some higher-end stuff. Intensive games, audio editing, programming, photography work, etc. Yes, I have cable and get about 2 Mbps. I'm not a big MP3 downloader or "moviez sharer", so it's mostly programs that take up space.

[dean_shan]

Originally Posted by David Prahl

Some higher-end stuff. Intensive games, audio editing, programming, photography work, etc. Yes, I have cable and get about 2 Mbps. I'm not a big MP3 downloader or "moviez sharer", so it's mostly programs that take up space.

Yeah but audio editing takes up a lot of space. Same with photos. I'd say get a new HD and then you don't need to worry about space.