Best Way of Upgrading Early 2008 15-inch MBP

hey guys, macbook pro 2008 has been chugging along past few years, surge of technology, specs they're decades outdated. here specs:

2.4 ghz intel core 2 duo
2 1gb 667 mhz ddr2 sdram
nvidia geforce 8600m gt

i'm looking upgrade soon, perhaps after next update ivy bridge, of now, i'm looking upgrade current system. there recommendations of upgrading, perhaps more ram, changing ssd, etc? it'd first time i'm trying fiddle mbp, , appreciated, thanks!

 

i memory upgrade going best bang buck. go crucial.com , see memory available model. less $50 upgrade 4-8gb...not sure max 2008.

ssd way expensive...unless planning on moving next macbook ivy bridge...

 

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