What should I buy?

[seumasbeathan]

Hey guys, so after selling some stuff I now have 150 quid spare, I am already spending 62 of that on a 5850 form Ravious but that leaves me with about 90 pound that I dont know what to do with, I have came up with a few possible options.

1. Buy a new 1080p monitor

2. Buy a Logitech Driving Force GT steering wheel.

3. Buy a 120gb ssd

4. Sell me Pentium G840 and then buy an i3 2120

5. Buy a 2tb hard drive, I currently only have a 250gb drive that is really slow

So what do you guys think would be best?

Any input would be welcomed

EDIT: If I go with option 5 I am only going to buy a 1tb drive as I really don't need 2tb, what Is better, WD Caviar Green or Blue or Black?

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

If your HDD is not full then buy a new CPU !

 

[ruthless_villain]

What resolution is your current monitor? if its decent then a 120GB SSD if its crap then the monitor

 

[SieB]

I'd say SSD or monitor, no point in a faster HDD if you get an SSD unless you need the storage.

Doubt you would physically notice much difference from upgrading your CPU either, up to you though dude

 

[seumasbeathan]

Its 1366 x 768

I was kind of leaning towards the Hard drive as my current one is about 7 years old

 

[seumasbeathan]

I have found a really good monitor on ebay at a really good price but it has no stand, does anybody know of any stands I could buy for it? - http://tinyurl.com/bmxygv5

 

[Jadarite]

Just give me the money (lol) or Buy a 2tb hard drive

 

[jamesriley94]

I agree with FTR, a new CPU would be the best option.

SSD wise, I'd go for a 60gb cause you dont exactly need it for storage.

Also, caviar green HDDs are meant for eco friendlyness and not performance...so they're slower, but more reliable. For a storage drive they are good, to run an OS off you'd want a blue or black.

I'd put off the wheel and screen till your system is at least good enough you use them as they were meant to be used

 

[seumasbeathan]

I agree with FTR, a new CPU would be the best option.

SSD wise, I'd go for a 60gb cause you dont exactly need it for storage.

Also, caviar green HDDs are meant for eco friendlyness and not performance...so they're slower, but more reliable. For a storage drive they are good, to run an OS off you'd want a blue or black.

I'd put off the wheel and screen till your system is at least good enough you use them as they were meant to be used

Well I think for me the wheel and monitor are now out of the picture so now its just weather to spend 50 quid on a 64gb ssd or 50 quid on a 1tb WD Caviar Black

 

[jamesriley94]

I would go with the SSD. If you dont already have one, thats the upgrade i'd recommend anyone. They're so so much better. dont just order a cheapo one like OCZ though because it will just break in 2 months. Get the 64gb Crucial M4, and the speeds are sufficient enough, dont worry

 

[seumasbeathan]

I was thinking that if I do go with an ssd I would get the Mushkin one on aria for 48 quid

 

[Pr3d4t0r]

http://www.misco.co.uk/product/Q334261/Samsung-Series-2-S22A200B-21-5inch-DVI-LED-Monitor

thats the monitor i have now and omg its so good great build quality. brushed plastic leaves no fingers, 1080p dvi, 60hz 1080p, 75hz 1440x900 just awesome, im really considering getting 2 more for 3way

 

[seumasbeathan]

Thanks for all the input guys but I have made my descision, I am going to get the Mushkin Chronon 60gb ssd for boot and a game or two and then get a 500gb WD Cavaiar Black drive for storage

 

[seumasbeathan]

At least I was until I found out Aria were going to charge me 16 quid for posting a f*cking ssd

 

[nepas]

At least I was until I found out Aria were going to charge me 16 quid for posting a f*cking ssd

You know that Aria offer free postage to OC3D members right?

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/34449-aria-oc3d-free-shipping-programme/

 

[seumasbeathan]

You know that Aria offer free postage to OC3D members right?

http://forum.overclo...ping-programme/

Now I feel like an idiot.... :L

 

[seumasbeathan]

Right so I have decided on getting an ssd, due to other things I now only have about 70 pounds to spend I have found three different ssd's that are all good deals but I need your help to decide

Mushkin Chronos 60GB - http://www.aria.co.u...productId=46083

Crucial M4 64GB - http://www.crucial.c...ULE=CT064M4SSD2

Kingston V+200 120GB - http://www.ebuyer.co...i-svp200s3-120g

The Mushkin is cheapest and has some very good read/write speeds but is only 60gb, the Crucial has decent speeds, reliability etc and the Kingston, well its 120gb and form a review I read it appeard to peform very well

EDIT : Due to where I live it would cost 15 pounds from ebuyer so I guess its the Mushkin for me

 

[The Orange One]

How About Thuis - -

Its A 90GB Mushkin Chronos for £71.99

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Storage/Hard+Drives+-+SSD/30GB+-+90GB+SSD/Mushkin+Chronos+90GB+2.5%22+SATA-III+Solid+State+Hard+Drive+?productId=48500

OR

120 GB Mushkin Chronos for Only £74.99

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Mushkin+Chronos+120GB+2.5%22+SATA-III+Solid+State+Hard+Drive+?productId=45660

 

[seumasbeathan]

Ok wee update, I spent some money on a new desk and I have a power supply ordered but I have £50 left so my choice is either sell my current 1366 x 768 monitor on the bay for about £40 - £50 and then pick up a 22" 1080p monitor OR sell my current Pentium G840 which limits me in games for about £50 and then either get an i3 2120 or save a bit and go for a 2500k(I can't overclock but as they are about the same price as a 2400 I may as well)

So what do you think?

Cheers

 

[The Orange One]

I'd say go for the 2500K, And then at a later date, get a new monitor.