Upgrading performance

[jefo15]

Hey !!
I have to options to improve the performance of my Pc .
But first of all .. here's the specs of my Comp. :

Msi p45-8d
4GB DDR2 800Mhz Ram
Intel C2Q 9550 2.83Ghz
ATI HD4850X2 2GB
WD 500 GB 32MB buffer
PSU > 650W thermaltake Toughpower


Ok here's my first option :
Overclocking My Cpu to 3.4Ghz With the Coolmaster v10

My second option :
get a G.skill SSD Pheonix Pro With a Coolmaster V8

If there are any other options out there tell me about them .
I basically want to improve the loading speed in games and I'm a multitasker .

 

[Maziar]

Hello and welcome to the forums
Go with the second option(You can OC your CPU this way too),and a SSD will significantly reduce your load/boot times.

 

[sportsfanboy]

Both will improve performance, most noticeably the hard drive. Everything goes through the hard drive so obviously that will make a big difference.

With this cooler, you should be able to hit that 3.4 mark and it is 30.00 cheaper than the v8.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[alyoshka]

Then go for the Second option. You'll still be able to overclock on air and the SSD will really give you the juice for the Multitasking.....

 

[jefo15]

Thx For the Replies .. Then I guess I'll be taking the second option ... and I'll try to overclock my cpu and check the temps if they aren't so bad I'll keep it overclocked .

 

[alyoshka]

Remember to clean the old thermal paste from your Processor before you place your new V8 on it..... or you will run into temperature issues later on...

 

[jefo15]

Ok Thx for the Reminder