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PC RAM upgrade Posted on: 01.10.2013 by Loyd Cilek Hello. I recently upgrade to Windows 8 getting along with it okay, just wondering if a RAM upgrade is needed? Current specs are as follows: Windows 8 Pro 64-bit, Intel Core2 CPU 4300 @ 1.80GHz, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT. Using Ableton and haven't experienced any problems as yet but I'm not using any VSTs or anything yet. If I was to upgrade, it would be to this: http://www.ebuyer.com/190905-crucial...kit25664aa1067 Thanks.
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Alphonso Deitchman 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley Thanks for the reply DC. Well the way you've put it, I guess I don't actually need to use the HDMI port really as the DVI connection will do the job for using it as a monitor. The card has DVI and VGA inputs, I only have a VGA cable so will buy a DVI. Thanks Unless you're sending audio, DVI is the best of the 3 as it supports the highest resolutions and refresh rates (if you use Dual Link). There is a significant difference between VGA and HDMI/DVI; the latter two being digital which allows your graphics card to more accurately control what appears on your monitor. VGA should only ever be used if you have no alternative.
Alycia Niederriter 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley Thanks for the reply DC. Well the way you've put it, I guess I don't actually need to use the HDMI port really as the DVI connection will do the job for using it as a monitor. The card has DVI and VGA inputs, I only have a VGA cable so will buy a DVI. Thanks You only need one or the other haha. Make your mind up with VGA or DVI. Personally, I prefer DVI... Don't really know why I just believe the socket looks cool. VGA is pretty standard though. That's if the monitor has a DVI port as well of course. You can always buy a DVI to VGA port adapter but there really isn't any point considering your monitor has both VGA and DVI.
Alycia Niederriter 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley I've got a quick question. I've just upgraded my screen which now has a HDMI port as well as VGA & DVI. Mo mobo has a HDMI port but my NVidia graphics card doesn't, so I didn't know which was best to use? I assume to use the HDMI port on my mobo I'd have to use the integrated graphics card in the Intel processor but would that be less beneficial? I hope that makes sense. Indeed it would be. I believe just about any graphics card is probably better than an integrated graphics card (with a HDMI/VGA slot in the back of your computer). What you can do is see if you can purchase an adapter. My understanding of ports is HDMI is used more for TV such as a Sky/Virgin box... Whereas DVI/VGA are used more for computer usage. I guess you want to use HDMI right? Well I need to find out which ports your nVidia card has. Here's an example: vga-connectors1.jpg Although I may not know a lot about DJing/music production.. I do know a lot about hardware & computing. Reply ASAP and I will be more than happy to help.
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Originally Posted by makar1 Your motherboard should have more than 1 fan slot surely. Edit: As long as your fans aren't too high power, you could run both case fans through the Sys_Fan socket with a Y-splitter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-inc...dp/B005G3010U/ Just the one unfortunately. Thanks for the info on the splitter. The two fans are 12v 1.44w 0.12A, do you reckon they'd run fine?
Loyd Cilek 03.10.2013	So, here's my shopping list: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=6&subcat=567 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...-380-CS&tool=3 http://www.ebuyer.com/507056-gigabyt...rd-ga-h87m-hd3 They are the cheapest I could find them, works out at
Qiana Castellucci 03.10.2013	Originally Posted by Daily Crisis Yes. Only sometimes though. And Dean, no they won't. it's a different socket. The mother boards I listed are Socket 1155 motherboards, and for this processor you need an 1150 Socket. Agreed. But it seems the OP is OK building the system up, but less confident specifying matched components - this can take out the guess work for a few quid extra - peace of mind that the finished system will work well.
Alphonso Deitchman 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley Thanks for the reply DC. Well the way you've put it, I guess I don't actually need to use the HDMI port really as the DVI connection will do the job for using it as a monitor. The card has DVI and VGA inputs, I only have a VGA cable so will buy a DVI. Thanks Unless you're sending audio, DVI is the best of the 3 as it supports the highest resolutions and refresh rates (if you use Dual Link). There is a significant difference between VGA and HDMI/DVI; the latter two being digital which allows your graphics card to more accurately control what appears on your monitor. VGA should only ever be used if you have no alternative.
Alycia Niederriter 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley Thanks for the reply DC. Well the way you've put it, I guess I don't actually need to use the HDMI port really as the DVI connection will do the job for using it as a monitor. The card has DVI and VGA inputs, I only have a VGA cable so will buy a DVI. Thanks You only need one or the other haha. Make your mind up with VGA or DVI. Personally, I prefer DVI... Don't really know why I just believe the socket looks cool. VGA is pretty standard though. That's if the monitor has a DVI port as well of course. You can always buy a DVI to VGA port adapter but there really isn't any point considering your monitor has both VGA and DVI.
Loyd Cilek 18.12.2013	Thanks for the reply DC. Well the way you've put it, I guess I don't actually need to use the HDMI port really as the DVI connection will do the job for using it as a monitor. The card has DVI and VGA inputs, I only have a VGA cable so will buy a DVI. Thanks
Alycia Niederriter 18.12.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley I've got a quick question. I've just upgraded my screen which now has a HDMI port as well as VGA & DVI. Mo mobo has a HDMI port but my NVidia graphics card doesn't, so I didn't know which was best to use? I assume to use the HDMI port on my mobo I'd have to use the integrated graphics card in the Intel processor but would that be less beneficial? I hope that makes sense. Indeed it would be. I believe just about any graphics card is probably better than an integrated graphics card (with a HDMI/VGA slot in the back of your computer). What you can do is see if you can purchase an adapter. My understanding of ports is HDMI is used more for TV such as a Sky/Virgin box... Whereas DVI/VGA are used more for computer usage. I guess you want to use HDMI right? Well I need to find out which ports your nVidia card has. Here's an example: vga-connectors1.jpg Although I may not know a lot about DJing/music production.. I do know a lot about hardware & computing. Reply ASAP and I will be more than happy to help.
Loyd Cilek 18.12.2013	I've got a quick question. I've just upgraded my screen which now has a HDMI port as well as VGA & DVI. Mo mobo has a HDMI port but my NVidia graphics card doesn't, so I didn't know which was best to use? I assume to use the HDMI port on my mobo I'd have to use the integrated graphics card in the Intel processor but would that be less beneficial? I hope that makes sense.
Loyd Cilek 13.10.2013	PC is running like a dream since the upgrade and now I've got my splitter it's running very quietly too. Thanks to everyone that helped.
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Ordered. Thank you very much for your help.
Alphonso Deitchman 09.10.2013	You can pick them up pretty cheaply on Ebay too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30cm-PWM-4...-/190814970402
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Okay that's cool. Just gone to order that from Amazon but can't unless my order is over
Alphonso Deitchman 09.10.2013	That's a very low current draw so it should be fine. I can't find any specs in the manual for your mobo but people have been throwing around figures like 0.5A and 1A as the limit for fan headers on older motherboards.
Loyd Cilek 09.10.2013	Originally Posted by makar1 Your motherboard should have more than 1 fan slot surely. Edit: As long as your fans aren't too high power, you could run both case fans through the Sys_Fan socket with a Y-splitter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-inc...dp/B005G3010U/ Just the one unfortunately. Thanks for the info on the splitter. The two fans are 12v 1.44w 0.12A, do you reckon they'd run fine?
Alphonso Deitchman 09.10.2013	Your motherboard should have more than 1 fan slot surely. Edit: As long as your fans aren't too high power, you could run both case fans through the Sys_Fan socket with a Y-splitter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-inc...dp/B005G3010U/
Loyd Cilek 10.10.2013	Okay, all the parts have arrived and am currently installing them now. I have however, run into a problem, I have a front and rear fan in my case but only one sys_fan slot....I've read that you can daisy chain them into a molex so they run from the PSU but they am I right in assuming they will just run at 100% all of the time and therefore be very noisy?
Loyd Cilek 04.10.2013	Well all purchased this afternoon. Can't wait to get it and install. Will probably have to upgrade my HDD at some point too but got enough space for the time being Thank you everyone for your help.
Alphonso Deitchman 03.10.2013	Looks good.
Loyd Cilek 03.10.2013	So, here's my shopping list: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=6&subcat=567 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...-380-CS&tool=3 http://www.ebuyer.com/507056-gigabyt...rd-ga-h87m-hd3 They are the cheapest I could find them, works out at
Alphonso Deitchman 03.10.2013	That's a really outdated processor (Sandy Bridge), as is the RAM (1333MHz) and the motherboard (PCI slots). I would go with an i3 or better processor from this list (Haswell), any of these motherboards (Socket 1150, H87 chipset), and 8GB of RAM from here (1600MHz). Overclockers don't always have the best prices so look around elsewhere for the same components e.g. on Amazon or Aria etc.
Loyd Cilek 03.10.2013	Just had quick look on overclockers and found this, which seems to come in cheaper than buying stuff individually but not sure how it compares performance wise? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=43&catid=2512
Qiana Castellucci 03.10.2013	Originally Posted by Daily Crisis Yes. Only sometimes though. And Dean, no they won't. it's a different socket. The mother boards I listed are Socket 1155 motherboards, and for this processor you need an 1150 Socket. Agreed. But it seems the OP is OK building the system up, but less confident specifying matched components - this can take out the guess work for a few quid extra - peace of mind that the finished system will work well.
Alycia Niederriter 03.10.2013	Originally Posted by iambiggles If you need to replace your motherboard, processor and memory, you'd probably be better off going with one of the bundle deals offered by various companies - this way all the components are already matched and in some cases, pre-assembled (like at overclockers.co.uk) Can work out cheaper bang-for-buck too. Yes. Only sometimes though. And Dean, no they won't. it's a different socket. The mother boards I listed are Socket 1155 motherboards, and for this processor you need an 1150 Socket.
Qiana Castellucci 03.10.2013	If you need to replace your motherboard, processor and memory, you'd probably be better off going with one of the bundle deals offered by various companies - this way all the components are already matched and in some cases, pre-assembled (like at overclockers.co.uk) Can work out cheaper bang-for-buck too.
Loyd Cilek 03.10.2013	Originally Posted by makar1 Maybe a Haswell processor? That way you aren't buying an outdated motherboard too, and you'll get a little more processing power out of it vs Ivy Bridge. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel...x-ratio-retail If I was to get that one, would the motherboards that Daily Crisis has listed still be okay?
Alycia Niederriter 02.10.2013	Originally Posted by deevey Just FYI - if you decide to update your rig read up on the issues people have with AMD processors and Audio software first I'd stick with intel. Intel > AMD any day of the week any day, and also I didn't know that. Thanks
Alphonso Deitchman 02.10.2013	Maybe a Haswell processor? That way you aren't buying an outdated motherboard too, and you'll get a little more processing power out of it vs Ivy Bridge. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel...x-ratio-retail
Rolanda Clodfelder 02.10.2013	AMD Athlon, FX Series etc Just FYI - if you decide to update your rig read up on the issues people have with AMD processors and Audio software first I'd stick with intel.
Alycia Niederriter 02.10.2013	Originally Posted by DeanOakley Cool, thanks for your help! So will the RAM I originally posted still work with all of those motherboards? No. You will need DDR3 RAM, which is cheaper! Go for Corsair really good and cheap RAM I'm glad I was of some help. If you have any questions, feel free to ask
Loyd Cilek 02.10.2013	Cool, thanks for your help! So will the RAM I originally posted still work with all of those motherboards?
Alycia Niederriter 02.10.2013	These are good motherboards, your case will fit these: http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-p8...rds&origin=pla http://www.kikatek.com/P271406/B75MA...FQ_LtAoddDwAfQ http://www.ebuyer.com/386271-gigabyt...FVDItAodKSoAnQ http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-p8...rds&origin=pla http://www.ebuyer.com/522626-msi-lga...FYyWtAod1T8AFA

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