Hi all,
I'm just after some advice on a new system really. My current setup is in desperate need of an upgrade. I use it mainly for surfing the web and watching movies, but I really would love a responsive computer and anything I could do to speed it up would be something I'd consider.
However I REALLY don't want to spend a lot, so I'm looking around for a processor I could overclock easily but won't cost a bomb. I was intrigued about the review of the AMD 5000+ Black Edition, which is in my price range. However, I'm not daft, and I don't want to get that if I could get something substantially better for just a few quid more. I know the E6550 can be had for just over £100 now and given its overclocking abilities maybe I should go for that? From what I've read the advantages of splashing out on a quad core setup won't really be apparent for a little while longer while developers continue to optimise their software.
Another thing... given I want the maximum system responsiveness what RAM should I go for, and would the AMD option limit me at all?
I'm just after some advice on a new system really. My current setup is in desperate need of an upgrade. I use it mainly for surfing the web and watching movies, but I really would love a responsive computer and anything I could do to speed it up would be something I'd consider.
However I REALLY don't want to spend a lot, so I'm looking around for a processor I could overclock easily but won't cost a bomb. I was intrigued about the review of the AMD 5000+ Black Edition, which is in my price range. However, I'm not daft, and I don't want to get that if I could get something substantially better for just a few quid more. I know the E6550 can be had for just over £100 now and given its overclocking abilities maybe I should go for that? From what I've read the advantages of splashing out on a quad core setup won't really be apparent for a little while longer while developers continue to optimise their software.
Another thing... given I want the maximum system responsiveness what RAM should I go for, and would the AMD option limit me at all?