What should I upgrade FIRST on my computer?

[brickybob]

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Specs;
Athlon X2 2.8 Ghz (2 Cores, 64 bit)
2 GB DDR3 Ram
Radeon HD 4550
500 GB Hard Drive
Windows 7 64 bit.

So, any ideas?  I want to save up for something but I just can't think of what without bottlenecking.

Edit: 2 slots of Ram, DDR3
Socket AM3 (938)

Moar Edit: The biggest downfall of my computer is that it only has 1 PCI-E slot that's big enough for a decent graphics card.  Plus the case is kind of small.  But I have the case open all the time so it doesn't have to be ridiculously small.

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[Bloxxed]

I'd say the ram, although wait for more confirmation before you do.

[Ethan]

What's your pricerange?
I like the fact that your motherboard obviously supports DDR3 and as an AM3 slot. Really great.
If I were you, I'd chuck 2GB RAM in now for 4GB total, then upgrade your GPU to something around the 5850 to 6870 range, then next chance you get, chuck a Phenom II X4 in it.

[Anybody]

you can check all the available updates at windows update center

[brickybob]

What's your pricerange?
I like the fact that your motherboard obviously supports DDR3 and as an AM3 slot. Really great.
If I were you, I'd chuck 2GB RAM in now for 4GB total, then upgrade your GPU to something around the 5850 to 6870 range, then next chance you get, chuck a Phenom II X4 in it.

It's an over time upgrade thing, so I'd say about 85 USD or under.

you can check all the available updates at windows update center

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[SeventhSandwich]

It's an over time upgrade thing, so I'd say about 85 USD or under.

RAM

you can check all the available updates at windows update center

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[Nickelob Ultra]

Dear god, RAM.  You should not be on less than 4GB.

[snot2]

i have 1gb of ram :D

[Ethan]

Just make sure it's the same speed as your current stuff.

[Faoeoa]

Just rip it apart & build a new one.

Get a AMD Llano to save money.

[Ethan]

Just rip it apart & build a new one.

Get a AMD Llano to save money.

For forgets sake.
Don't talk if you don't know what you are saying.
He has a really great platform to build off, like I said, with the AM3 socket and the DDR3 slots.

By the way, LLANOs aren't that much better than his current setup. Definitely not worth "ripping it apart and starting again".

[hankyje]

RAM

[Nickelob Ultra]

Just rip it apart & build a new one.

Get a AMD Llano to save money.

His computer is fine, are you high?

[Faoeoa]

For forgets sake.
Don't talk if you don't know what you are saying.
He has a really great platform to build off, like I said, with the AM3 socket and the DDR3 slots.

By the way, LLANOs aren't that much better than his current setup. Definitely not worth "ripping it apart and starting again".

Alright i feel like a richard now so:

Get around 4GB of RAM, no more RAM until a while, can we have your max amount of RAM?
If you're using it for gaming, stick around 4GB for a while, and if your strugglign then 6GB

[Trymos]

Ram, obviously.