RAM or PSU...classic

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SupaMan

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The classic 'hey guys what should I buy.' I havent posted a thread in a million years and well...I'm bored.

So I pose an upgrading question to you. Of course I already know what I want to do at this point, but I want to hear what you think.

Door #1...

upgrade my 2x256MB XMS3500C2 to 2x512MB XMS3500C2

Naturally I play a bunch of games, a few are real memory whores, like BF1942 and planetside. I also use photoshop a decent amount, but not a lot. I've never actually run into an out-of-memory error though.

Door #2

upgrade my Enermax 431W PSU to PC Power and Cooling TurboCool 510W

I am adding a pelt or two to the system, and considering my motherboard draws off the 12V line, I am going to start rubbing up against what the PSU can handle. The enermax is ~20A on the 12V....the PCP&C is 34A :) Also the enermax's noise is a bit high for my liking, the PCP&C should be somewhat quieter.
 
How big are the Peltiers going to be, because most high wattage (223w) pelts need a dedicated PSU, but if they are lower wattage you should get the PSU, although antec's True550 EPS has +12V @ 36A, and it's easy to get a convertor for EPS to ATX. Enermax's EG651P-VE also provides 36A, so you may be able to save some cash. No doubt the PCP&C will be great as well.
 
Memory, unless you're gonna need the PSU for your cooling...gonna have to be something you should look at.
 
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