Whats the best upgrade for me?

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

Like the title says, what do you think is the best upgrade for me? I was thinking something like this:
Phenom II 720
Gigabyte GA-MA790X
4GB G.Skill DDR2 1066
Xigmatek HDT-S1284EE

Or should I just stick with what I have and just get a new video card, something like the EVGA GTX 260?

MilkyWay · Feb 26, 2009

get the amd setup as thats what im getting, i too have a x2 5000+ and tbh its not that great

keep your ram tho it should do fine

mlee49 · Feb 26, 2009

If you went with just a gpu upgrade(260) your cpu would be holding you back a bit.

Are you looking for the best single upgrade or a new setup vs what you have?

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

mlee49 said:
If you went with just a gpu upgrade(260) your cpu would be holding you back a bit.

Are you looking for the best single upgrade or a new setup vs what you have?

I'm really just looking for the best single upgrade since I don't have enough money for everything. So I can either buy the CPU, RAM, MOBO, and HSF or the video card.

mlee49 · Feb 26, 2009

Then go for the new AM3 build and pick up a new card later this year! Those AM3's clock like mad!

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

Does anyone think that its worth it to get an AM3 motherboard with 4GB of DDR3? Its almost $45 more for the AM3 setup, but would I see that big of a difference between DDR2 and DDR3?

JrRacinFan · Feb 26, 2009

The question I have for you is this, do you max all your games already? Any problems gaming? Overheating? crashing/blue screening?

RevengE · Feb 26, 2009

AMD upgrade FTW.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

JrRacinFan said:
The question I have for you is this, do you max all your games already? Any problems gaming? Overheating? crashing/blue screening?

Well I can usually max every game at 1280x1024 with decent FPS but I guess I'm just itching to upgrade. No problems with overheating or crashing right now.

Lionheart · Feb 26, 2009

upgrade man, get that first setup you mentioned

spearman914 · Feb 26, 2009

Drop the ram. Ur current ram is already fast enough. Buy the other parts, and save up for a better GPU.

mlee49 · Feb 26, 2009

spearman914 said:
Drop the ram. Ur current ram is already fast enough. Buy the other parts, and save up for a better GPU.

True your current ram is giving good overclocking so just keep it and upgrade your motherboard and cpu.

If you turn around and sell the AM2 combo + 8800 you might have enough for a good gpu :toast:

ShadowFold · Feb 26, 2009

That Xigmatek cooler is a beast. I have one my self and I can honestly say it's the best in it's price range

I always get idle room temps and never see it go above 30c on my 7750.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

ShadowFold said:
That Xigmatek cooler is a beast. I have one my self and I can honestly say it's the best in it's price range I always get idle room temps and never see it go above 30c on my 7750.

Sweet, that's good to know as I intend on overclocking the crap out of the CPU

. Well maybe not from the start but when its needed in the future.

spearman914 · Feb 26, 2009

Supreme0verlord said:
Sweet, that's good to know as I intend on overclocking the crap out of the CPU. Well maybe not from the start but when its needed in the future.

Make sure u try the unlocking the 4th core trick (if it even works...)

ShadowFold · Feb 26, 2009

spearman914 said:
Make sure u try the unlocking the 4th core trick (if it even works...)

It's only known to work on ASRock and BIOSTAR motherboards. You also need a certain batch.. Very slim chance of getting that and ASRock/Biostar aren't exactly enthusiast grade boards.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

spearman914 said:
Make sure u try the unlocking the 4th core trick (if it even works...)

Yeah I will definitely try that when I get it! I really hope that it will work but if it doesn't then oh well.

JrRacinFan · Feb 26, 2009

I say stick with your current ram and Zalman . Does your board do SLI? Cause my first thoughts were thinking of going a 2nd GT + a Toliman X3.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

JrRacinFan said:
I say stick with your current ram and Zalman . Does your board do SLI? Cause my first thoughts were thinking of going a 2nd GT + a Toliman X3.

Yeah I think I'll stick with my current RAM, but I really want to get the S1284EE since all the reviews I've seen say that it was one of the best coolers out + its only $40. And no unfortunetely my motherboard does not do SLI.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009

Ok, now I'm thinkin, how much of an improvement would I get if I got a HD4830? Is it worth it?

evilution · Feb 26, 2009

i will stick to 8800GT if i were you.

JrRacinFan · Feb 26, 2009

Stick with the 8800GT. You were right on choosing a GTX260 or HD4870 as an upgrade. EVerything else below and between your 8800GT wouldnt be worth the money CEPT a 2nd 8800GT which I stated earlier.

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