Worth upgrading from 4GB ddr2 to 8GB ddr2 in 2014?

rmc05611 · Feb 23, 2014

Hi. I got a gift card and I was thinking of upgrading my memory from 4gb to 8gb. My computer goes something like this:

ASUS P5N-D mobo
intel core 2 q8200 @ 2.33Ghz
4GB DDR2 @ 800Mhz
GTX 550 ti
Corsair CX430 watt
Windows 7 64-bit

My questions are:
Is it worth investing the money into more memory for the computer (that just turned 6) when I run moderm games like skyrim and COD: Ghosts @ 30fps (normal/medium detail)?
If not, is there a better investment for this computer or should I give up and start over?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I got a $300 DELL gift card if that helps so I have a budget of ~$400 dollars

Bassim Ansari · Feb 23, 2014

I would say it's time for you to upgrade the machine.

Games are only going to get more intensive and you don't want to be left behind.

DDR2 RAM is quite old too now.

You could sell off your entire system , and set a budget that you want the new things in, and then we can help you decide what to buy to give you the best gaming experience.

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

Dear,

Don't buy any thing on this computer. Pl update your system or should I say it is time for a new system. Just don't buy RAM it won't give you any significant performance. Save your money for new system pl.

Shantanu Ghose · Feb 23, 2014

DDR4 RAM will be out soon,,,you should upgrade to DDR3

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

Shantanu Ghose :

Yeah sure only if his mobo supports DDR3.

Shantanu Ghose · Feb 23, 2014

EasyLover :

haha,,i was getting to that,,,you have to upgrade everything mate !!

Bassim Ansari · Feb 23, 2014

Touche... That motherboard doesn't even support the DDR3 memory.

If he changes the motherboard, he might as well change the system, which is only its last vestiges of gaming.

Shantanu Ghose · Feb 23, 2014

yeah,,he has to upgrade his whole system

Redheadsrule13 · Feb 23, 2014

Completely overhauling your current PC and building a new one will definitely be the better option, however I would recommend waiting until you have a budget of $600 or more, otherwise you're not going to be able to build anything that great.

rmc05611 · Feb 23, 2014

Bassim Ansari :

What could I do for say ~$400 if I just get a motherboard/cpu/memory and kept everything else or is that a bad idea? I'm a super tight budget. Sorry if I'm doing this wrong

Shantanu Ghose · Feb 23, 2014

Give the first priority to the mobo,cpu and memory,,,these guys are much more experienced than me,,they will suggest you some great ones,,,you can keep the graphics card and PSU for now,,,but do upgrade them when you have more budget

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

Although wait is recommended, there is one option for you under $400:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $346.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-23 05:38 EST-0500)

Bassim Ansari · Feb 23, 2014

rmc05611 :

That would be fine.

You can keep your GPU and PSU.

In 400 dollars, you should do this...

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/BAssim/saved/3QKu

That amounts to 360 dollars.

Also you can sell your old parts too.

So you should be good to go afterwards.

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

This is an micro ATX board. He can easily go with ATX board using H87 series chipset.

rmc05611 · Feb 23, 2014

EasyLover :

I have no idea what the differences in H87 and B85M chipsets. I know 3.4>3.1 though! I have an old unbranded HP case I got for free that can fit a full atx sized motherboard if that helps.

Bassim Ansari · Feb 23, 2014

EasyLover :

True that.

But in the end, I wonder if it really matters to him if he gets a mATX or an ATX.

Anyways, your point is vindicated too and your specifications are fine

rmc05611 · Feb 23, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Yv9E <-- I was thinking about going with this after learning about pcpartpicker. What a great site!

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

Good pick but don't go for this RAM. Stick with 1600 MHz with CAS Latency of 9.

EasyLover · Feb 23, 2014

Your current mobo is ATX that would mean your case would be mid tower. Go for ATX series mobo bro and get the full functionality.

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