The following items are on my long-term upgrade list for my computer:
Additional 4GB of RAM
I’ve currently got 2GB of RAM, my motherboard can support up to 8GB. I’ll either get 2 sticks of 2GB and run 4GB total, or get an additional 4GB to match with my current RAM and run 6GB. However, 2 sticks are supposed to run better than 4, plus I’d be mixing sizes so I’m worried about some performance degredation there. I’ll have to see what gives the better results. I’ll be keeping an eye out for any good Black Friday deals this November. I’ve been partial to Corsair RAM lately, so I’ll probably be looking at them, but I’m open to any quality RAM at a good price.
Considering
- Corsair DHX 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) 240-PIN DDR2 800 MHz Dual-Channel Memory Kit
- Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5C 4GB XMS2 PC2-6400 800Mhz Dual Channel DDR2
- OCZ OCZ2F8004GK PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz 4 GB Fatal1ty Edition Dual Channel Kit
Additional Monitor
I have one 20″ widescreen monitor. I’d like to get a second monitor so that I can run dual screens. Again I’ll be on the lookout for any blowout Black Friday deals.
New Video Card
This is on the longer term list. I’ve got no complaints with my current nVidia 8600 GTS, I’m just curious to see the new cards that support DirectX 11.
Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter
So not technically a computer component, but it’s still something I’ve been waiting to get for a while. Unfortunately, it’s not worth purchasing until after I get a new N router.
