Recommend me a graphic card for 5 years old PC

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MoneyFace =p said:
A GPU and SSD upgrade is all you'll need...
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Hmm, ya maybe I can do without the extra RAM. I am still thinking about SSD, I know they are much cheaper now so its probably worth getting.

Since I have a 1 TB HDD, if I am going to get a SSD (maybe a small one like 100 - 200gb?), do people just put the OS and maybe games they play often so as to boot up faster?

I have never got a SSD before, so sorry for the noob question haha.
 
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mradorable said:
Hmm, ya maybe I can do without the extra RAM. I am still thinking about SSD, I know they are much cheaper now so its probably worth getting.

Since I have a 1 TB HDD, if I am going to get a SSD (maybe a small one like 100 - 200gb?), do people just put the OS and maybe games they play often so as to boot up faster?

I have never got a SSD before, so sorry for the noob question haha.
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It's pretty dirt cheap these days. Just get a 480GB one from just $160 and dump all your OS, games and programs down there.

Only consider getting extra RAM after adding SSD and changing GPU. Extra RAM may seem superfluous here.
 
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In his case the lacking CPU power may be covered by adding more ram to minimise bottle neck.. but it won't help tremendously though

MoneyFace =p said:
It's pretty dirt cheap these days. Just get a 480GB one from just $160 and dump all your OS, games and programs down there.

Only consider getting extra RAM after adding SSD and changing GPU. Extra RAM may seem superfluous here.
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MoneyFace =p said:
First time hearing adding RAM can alleviate CPU bottleneck. lol
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I only know more ram will reduce the temporary memory being store into the harddisk, which is very slow when fetching data.

I unker liao, first PC bought is 386 and cost S$30 nia from Poly.
 
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MoneyFace =p said:
It's pretty dirt cheap these days. Just get a 480GB one from just $160 and dump all your OS, games and programs down there.

Only consider getting extra RAM after adding SSD and changing GPU. Extra RAM may seem superfluous here.
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Wow, I did not know its much cheaper for 480GB nowadays! I have been out of action for too long haha.

I am very tempted now..
 
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It is based on brand too.. samsung 850evo is slightly more pricey. that price would be the SanDisk ultra II if I'm not wrong

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Wow, I did not know its much cheaper for 480GB nowadays! I have been out of action for too long haha.

I am very tempted now..
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