Upgrading help please!

[Justin Hurley]

Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade either my CPU + Heatsink and possibly some extra ram. I was wanting some recommendations. I have a Dell Xp435t(9000)

Here is my current processor
Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67ghz

Heatsink is currently the stock one that comes with it.

and my ram is currently the normal 6gb ddr3 that came stock w/the pc

 

[Chuck Bucy]

I highly recommend upgrading your RAM to 8GB, you will definitely notice a performance boost. You i7 is just fine, if you choose to overclock be weary of your temps. If you have no headroom for overclocking, invest in a Hyper 212 Evo.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099