I'm no techy but could anyone help me with a rig

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Hey just wondering if you could suggest some upgrades for me, I have about $100 curretly (AUD) and would like to make some upgrades.

PC specs overview: here.
Full system specs: here.

I'm also dual booting with Windows 7 Ultimate x64.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Right now RAM is dirt cheap... Load it up.... ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
This following line means that there is no proper video driver installed.

NameStandard VGA Graphics Adapter
(This was at the very bottom of your specs.) A free upgrade would definitely be to install the driver for the card from NVidia's site. Then you could have the Aero interface like the rest of us instead of the light gray taskbar lol.

For the other type of memory heh, a nice WD Caviar Black 1TB can be had for a little under 100 USD.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

7600.20510 x86P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHzOCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHzHIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2
I wish you could get a WD Caviar Black 1 TB for under $100 but he is talking about Australia. They are about $120-$160AUD
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro x64i7-4770K16Gig DDR3-2400Gigabyte GT740
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built Custom Computer.
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
i7-4770K
Motherboard
Asus Z87 Sabertooth
Memory
16Gig DDR3-2400
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GT740
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Benq 27" - Dell 23' - Benq 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 128g SSD
1xWestern Digital Caviar Green 1tb
2xWestern Digital Caviar Green 2 tb
PSU
Seasonic 760 watt Platinum
Case
Coolermaster Haf - X
Cooling
Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech illuminated keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Perfomance MX
Internet Speed
Cable = speeds to 20Mbps downsteam and 512kbps upsteam
Antivirus
Avast Internet Security
Browser
Firefox
kodi said:
I wish you could get a WD Caviar Black 1 TB for under $100 but he is talking about Australia. They are about $120-$160AUD
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I don't need much storage, haven't used up 250gb in 2 years on the PC. I have over 500gb on laptop.
torrentg said:
This following line means that there is no proper video driver installed.

NameStandard VGA Graphics Adapter
(This was at the very bottom of your specs.) A free upgrade would definitely be to install the driver for the card from NVidia's site. Then you could have the Aero interface like the rest of us instead of the light gray taskbar lol.

For the other type of memory heh, a nice WD Caviar Black 1TB can be had for a little under 100 USD.
Click to expand...
Yeah that's from the Windows 7 report before NitroNate helped me fix the issue.

Tews said:
Right now RAM is dirt cheap... Load it up.... ;)
Click to expand...
Yeah that's what I was thinking, would it be better to have 8gb at 400mhz or have 4gb at 800mhz?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Definitely 4 GB @ 800 mHz unless you are doing really exotic type of stuff. If you installed 8 GB, I'm guessing your personal usage would never even get past 4 GB anyhow.

Simple answer: 800 mHz
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

7600.20510 x86P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHzOCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHzHIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Provide an example of a motherboard that provides the choice between 8GB RAM @ 400MHz and 4GB RAM @ 800MHz.
 
Antman said:
Provide an example of a motherboard that provides the choice between 8GB RAM @ 400MHz and 4GB RAM @ 800MHz.
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I was thinking more along the lines of the RAM I buy? Can't you buy them in different mhz? like 400, 667, 800, 1033?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Yes, but if the motherboard only supports 400mhz FSB, it doesnt matter how high your
RAM is rated, it will only perform at 400Mhz...
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Tews said:
Yes, but if the motherboard only supports 400mhz FSB, it doesnt matter how high your
RAM is rated, it will only perform at 400Mhz...
Click to expand...
my motherboard only supports 400Mhz?! :mad:

facepalm.jpg
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
I was using that as an example ... fill out your system specs and maybe we can find out...
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Tews said:
I was using that as an example ... fill out your system specs and maybe we can find out...
Click to expand...
"Supports PC 4200 (533 MHz) and PC2 5300 (667 MHz) DDR2 DIMMs" ~ source.

I have 4 slots for memory.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
You qualify as someone who needs professional assistance. We must begin with System Specs - there is no alternative. Help us help you save some time and money.

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Antman said:
You qualify as someone who needs professional assistance. We must begin with System Specs - there is no alternative. Help us help you save some time and money.

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Click to expand...
Updated.
Got as much as I could from the system specs I posted in the first post.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Parker said:
Antman said:
You qualify as someone who needs professional assistance. We must begin with System Specs - there is no alternative. Help us help you save some time and money.

.
Click to expand...
Updated.
Got as much as I could from the system specs I posted in the first post.
Click to expand...
I rarely click external links. What is the EXACT Compaq model number?
 
Antman said:
Parker said:
Antman said:
You qualify as someone who needs professional assistance. We must begin with System Specs - there is no alternative. Help us help you save some time and money.

.
Click to expand...
Updated.
Got as much as I could from the system specs I posted in the first post.
Click to expand...
I rarely click external links. What is the EXACT Compaq model number?
Click to expand...

Product number: RQ454AA ~ that's what it says on the HP website, it's a Compaq Presario SR5060AN
Motherboard name: ASUS A8M2N-LA
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
Well, that was certainly a bit of back and forth- to come to this consensus - buy 4GB of the PC5300 RAM (667 MHz). Use the left over AUD to get a 4GB thumb drive.
 
Antman said:
Well, that was certainly a bit of back and forth- to come to this consensus - buy 4GB of the PC5300 RAM (667 MHz). Use the left over AUD to get a 4GB thumb drive.
Click to expand...
I can get 8gb for $100, should I just get 8?
Code: 
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4GB-PC5300-5400-DDR2-667MHz-667-240PIN-MEMORY-2GB-x-2_W0QQitemZ310174906069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Components?hash=item4837dd76d5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 UltimateAMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHzPatriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHzNVIDIA GTX560
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.72GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Memory
Patriot 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX560
Sound Card
-
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 23" W2343T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
256GB Crucial M4 SSD - OS/program files
250GB - Internal HDD - User files
500GB - Internal HDD - Storage #1
1.5TB - Internal HDD - Storage #2
500GB - External HDD - Portable Storage #1
2TB - External HDD - Portable Storage #2
PSU
TT450W
Case
Thermaltake V3
Cooling
Blue Orb II
Keyboard
Compaq.
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
7Mbps.
Other Info
Cooling (couldn't fit it above).
2 x 120mm LED Blue Fan
1 x Blue Orb II [CPU Cooler]
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