Whats the best upgrade for me?

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009, 12:39 AM

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?

KieranD · Feb 26, 2009, 12:45 AM

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, 12:48 AM

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, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee49

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, 12:53 AM

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, 01:15 AM

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, 01:18 AM

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, 01:19 AM

AMD upgrade FTW.

Supreme0verlord · Feb 26, 2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

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, 01:26 AM

upgrade man, get that first setup you mentioned

spearman914 · Feb 26, 2009, 01:26 AM

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, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

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

ShadowFold · Feb 26, 2009, 01:36 AM

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, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

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, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supreme0verlord

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, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

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, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearman914

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, 01:46 AM

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, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

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, 08:47 AM

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, 11:02 AM

i will stick to 8800GT if i were you.

JrRacinFan · Feb 26, 2009, 11:43 AM

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.

Feb 26, 2009, 12:39 AM	#1
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Feb 26, 2009, 12:45 AM	#2
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Feb 26, 2009, 12:48 AM	#3
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mlee49 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KU Posts: 6,934 (3.47/day) Thanks: 1,603 Thanked 2,064 Times in 1,610 Posts System Specs	Then go for the new AM3 build and pick up a new card later this year! Those AM3's clock like mad! __________________ Heatware: Mlee49 115-0

Feb 26, 2009, 01:15 AM	#6
Supreme0verlord Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 472 (0.29/day) Thanks: 285 Thanked 234 Times in 135 Posts System Specs	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?

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Feb 26, 2009, 01:19 AM	#8
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Feb 26, 2009, 01:26 AM	#10
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Feb 26, 2009, 01:26 AM	#11
spearman914 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York 11223 Posts: 3,000 (1.59/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 510 Times in 482 Posts System Specs	Drop the ram. Ur current ram is already fast enough. Buy the other parts, and save up for a better GPU. __________________ .................................................. .. “Originally Posted by mlee49 So pain level on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 being having a wart removed on your butthole with pliers.”

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Feb 26, 2009, 01:46 AM	#18
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.05/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Feb 26, 2009, 08:47 AM	#20
Supreme0verlord Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 472 (0.29/day) Thanks: 285 Thanked 234 Times in 135 Posts System Specs	Ok, now I'm thinkin, how much of an improvement would I get if I got a HD4830? Is it worth it?

Feb 26, 2009, 11:02 AM	#21
evilution Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 8 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	i will stick to 8800GT if i were you.

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Feb 26, 2009, 11:43 AM	#22
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.05/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

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