Best bang for buck for gaming? RAM or CPU Upgrade?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by dcristo, May 16, 2013.

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    Upgrading from AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8 GHz to AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4200+ 2.2 GHz.

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    Upgrading from AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8 GHz to AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4 GHz.
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    Upgrading from 1GB to 2GB RAM?
     
    dcristo, May 16, 2013 IP
  2. Ranjit Dalipsingh

    Ranjit Dalipsingh Active Member

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    Go with the 4200+ :)
     
    Ranjit Dalipsingh, Aug 5, 2013 IP
  3. scurvy

    scurvy Well-Known Member

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    Definitely get 2GB RAM- nowadays you will need minimum 4GB for smooth functioning.
     
    scurvy, Aug 8, 2013 IP
  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    I *love* to keep old computers running, but there comes a time when starting from scratch is smarter AND cheaper than dragging dinosaurs into a future they don't want to be part of.
    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_gaming_configs_1

    Or just wait until you need to buy a new fridge or a washing machine, and get Harvey Norman to throw in a free PS3. They'll be giving them away in the next 12 months.
     
    Kerosene, Aug 8, 2013 IP