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October 22nd, 2018 19:00

X51 R2, upgrade options

So I want to upgrade my R2 but I'm not what would be compatible with it. Also, I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to computer parts and upgrading them. My current specs are GeForce gtx 745, 6gb Ram, Intel Core i3-4130 cpu@ 3.40ghz. I'm also considering buying a new computer entirely if upgrading is too much of a hassle.

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October 24th, 2018 14:00

Hi @Tiffycat13,

These are possible upgrades:

- GTX970 Video Card,

- i7 CPU:

  • Intel® Core™ i7-4790 (8MB Cache, 4.0 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-4790K (8MB Cache, 4.4 GHz)

- 16GB RAM (2 x 8GB)

- SSD.

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October 24th, 2018 16:00


@Tiffycat13 wrote:

1. So I want to upgrade my R2 but I'm not what would be compatible with it. Also, I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to computer parts and upgrading them. My current specs are GeForce gtx 745, 6gb Ram, Intel Core i3-4130 cpu@ 3.40ghz.

2. I'm also considering buying a new computer entirely if upgrading is too much of a hassle.


1. I would not. It's difficult, expensive, and un-certain. Search forum.

2. Yes, that is a better idea. I suggest a tower (with a traditional [powerful] power supply, and room to cool nice video cards). Again, search forum.

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