Got the upgrade itch... but not sure what...

AnomalouS · Mar 9, 2012, 02:59 AM

So... I have the upgrade itch and not sure what I should look into for an upgrade.
I have been thinking about picking up a Crucial M4 128gb.

What would you do?

Jstn7477 · Mar 9, 2012, 03:13 AM

How about a nice new monitor? I have an ASUS VG236HE (although it's deactivated at Newegg now) but 120Hz gaming and computer usage is awesome. Depends on what you're looking to pay though.

JrRacinFan · Mar 9, 2012, 03:20 AM

Pickup some more ram. Cheap and can always use more in a system. Maybe switch over to those 30nm Samsungs?? Maybe check out Amazon's digital download sales?

Spaceman Spiff · Mar 9, 2012, 03:37 AM

+1 on the vg236he. 120hz gaming is wicked. Although I'd pick up another 4 gigs of ram as well. You already have an ssd though I know the space can be limiting.

AnomalouS · Mar 9, 2012, 03:39 AM

Sorry I just picked up ram in Jan, forgot to update it to 16GB (4x4GB).
I may look into the Monitor...

Thanks for your input

AnomalouS · Mar 10, 2012, 02:07 AM

Picked up a Crucial M4 128gb at micro center today. Almost bought the vertex 3 max iops but I prefer crucial, my C300 has been good to me.

kciaccio · Mar 10, 2012, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnomalouS

Picked up a Crucial M4 128gb at micro center today. Almost bought the vertex 3 max iops but I prefer crucial, my C300 has been good to me.

I have bought the M4 before but my Kingston Hyper X 120gb is much faster.

AnomalouS · Mar 10, 2012, 02:23 AM

With the new firmware?

kciaccio · Mar 10, 2012, 02:59 AM

Out of the box.

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AnomalouS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 309 (0.17/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	Sorry I just picked up ram in Jan, forgot to update it to 16GB (4x4GB). I may look into the Monitor... Thanks for your input __________________ HEATWARE

Mar 10, 2012, 02:07 AM	#6
AnomalouS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 309 (0.17/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	Picked up a Crucial M4 128gb at micro center today. Almost bought the vertex 3 max iops but I prefer crucial, my C300 has been good to me. __________________ HEATWARE

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