• Require new upgrade £200 budget
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Okay so I'm looking at upgrading my computer. My budget is 200 however I suffer with really bad heating problems. When I'm in a game such as TF2 my CPU temp goes up to around 80c and my GPU goes to around 90c. Proof here: [URL=http://www.UploadScreenshot.com/image/183880/4260424][IMG]http://img1.UploadScreenshot.com/images/thumb/11/33111511032.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I'm mainly looking at upgrading my RAM or GPU but I seriously need to solve my heating problems first. My PC specs here: RAM: 2 x 1GB sticks GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz Heatsink: Randome heatsink with 2000RPM HDD: 500GB Partitioned, not really looking into buying a new one. Motherboard: Asus P5KPL-AM PSU: 500 watts, if you want me to get the model then I will. Please be aware that my budget is only £200.
When was the last time you cleaned dust from your computer? Also make sure there is decent airflow around the case
[QUOTE=Arsonist;26360376]When was the last time you cleaned dust from your computer? Also make sure there is decent airflow around the case[/QUOTE] I stripped my PC and cleaned it out completely about 4-5 weeks ago.
It's probably worth reseating, or getting a new, heat sink As for upgrades get your self 2x2GB sticks of RAM and a GTX 460, that should be under £200
That CPU is asking to be overclocked, but you can't do that with temps like that. So get these Case:[url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/antec-300-three-hundred-black-midi-tower-ultimate-gaming-case-w-o-psu[/url] CPU cooler:[url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/coolermaster-hyper-212-plus-4-heat-pipes-lga775-1156-1366-am2-am2plus-am3[/url] The next thing I'd upgrade is your GPU [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/768mb-asus-gtx-460-top-3680mhz-gddr5-gpu-700mhz-shader-clock-1400mhz-336-cores-2xdl-dvi-mhdmi[/url] If you're not going to OC then just do as the above says and get this ram with the GPU(although there still should be enough to put towards a new case) [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-(2x2gb)-corsair-xms3-ddr3-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-9-9-9-24-xmp-165v[/url]
[QUOTE=FINLEY;26361262]That CPU is asking to be overclocked, but you can't do that with temps like that. So get these Case:[url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/antec-300-three-hundred-black-midi-tower-ultimate-gaming-case-w-o-psu[/url] CPU cooler:[url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/coolermaster-hyper-212-plus-4-heat-pipes-lga775-1156-1366-am2-am2plus-am3[/url] The next thing I'd upgrade is your GPU [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/768mb-asus-gtx-460-top-3680mhz-gddr5-gpu-700mhz-shader-clock-1400mhz-336-cores-2xdl-dvi-mhdmi[/url] If you're not going to OC then just do as the above says and get this ram with the GPU(although there still should be enough to put towards a new case) [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-(2x2gb)-corsair-xms3-ddr3-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-9-9-9-24-xmp-165v[/url][/QUOTE] Would it be fine with my 500 watt PSU? Would this GPU be good enough? [url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/232853[/url]
Can you give the model of the PSU? I wasn't really thinking about it to be honest, you may want to replace it if you want a 460
ATX-500 [url]http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=11108&tid=frooct[/url]
[QUOTE=Smarked;26365614]ATX-500 [url]http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=11108&tid=frooct[/url][/QUOTE] oh wow that shit's terrorist grade
[QUOTE=reapaninja;26367275]oh wow that shit's terrorist grade[/QUOTE] No, I think even terrorists have higher standards.
Suggestions for a new PSU?
I would get some thermal compound and use it when you remove, clean, and reinstall the original heatsink/fan. First, this is the cheapest thing you could do for now. Second, you should solve your CPU heating issue before spending more money. Yeah you could buy a new heatsink/fan combo but what if you don't even need one? I wouldn't worry about the GPU at this point, you will eventually get a new one anyways.
[QUOTE=Smarked;26365614]ATX-500 [url]http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=11108&tid=frooct[/url][/QUOTE] My face after seeing that: :byodood:
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