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So I recently bought a gaming computer from a coworker and I'm trying to get it up to working order because right now it's not where I want it to be. I've been reading a lot about computers, but I'm not that great with RAM and was hoping I could get some extra opinions. Right now I have 4GB of DDR2 RAM, and my computer is running incredibly slow. Would upgrading it to 8GB be sufficient to run most modern games? I'm planning on buying GTA 5 and the next Assassin's Creed and I just want to be sure I can run them reasonably well.

Also any advice as to what type of RAM I should get is greatly appreciated.

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
Manufacturer's website here: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3012&dl=1#ov

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 overclocked at 3.83 GHz

Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB DDR5

RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR2 4GB (2X2GB)

 
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Motherboards can vastly differ in price, depending on what features you want/need. Gaming Cpu's will generally run anywhere from 120(budget) to 220(reasonable best). Intel will give you the best performance in games, while Amd will save you some money so it's really a balancing act. Ram will run about 60 dollars for 8gb of DDR3 1600/1866.
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Well, it will probably help, but you are running older hardware. I think I would go ahead and get the Ram if it's a good price, then slowly replace parts towards a complete new build. Start with the Psu, then get a new graphics card. Even though your current Cpu might bottleneck it, you'll see the full benefit when you replace the Cpu/motherboard/Ram all at once(neither of them will be compatible with your current build, so it's all gotta be done at the same time).

You can actually keep an eye on ebay for another 4890 if it's a good price. You can crossfire with that board, and that wouldn't be a bad option if it's a good price. Say under 50 dollars with shipping and you'd be able to play games at medium settings maybe? Not too bad for that old of a setup honestly.
 
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I figured I would have to overhaul the thing sooner or later, I was just hoping I'd be able to squeeze out a bit more performance than that.

Assuming I went looking for a new mobo + CPU, would it be better to focus on the CPU first and then find a compatible mobo, or the other way around? This is my first time working on a computer and I'm not sure which part is more vital to gaming performance.
 
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Motherboards can vastly differ in price, depending on what features you want/need. Gaming Cpu's will generally run anywhere from 120(budget) to 220(reasonable best). Intel will give you the best performance in games, while Amd will save you some money so it's really a balancing act. Ram will run about 60 dollars for 8gb of DDR3 1600/1866.
 
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