planning an upgrade... need ideas...

smashed_99cbr · Dec 17, 2009, 11:07 PM

ok right now I have the following setup...

CPU: x3210 @ 3.2GHz (Intel 65nm quad) socket 775 (never gets above 28c)

Mobo Gigabyte EP45-ud3p

Ram: 4 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 platinum

Video: GTX 260

Hard drives: 4 x 74GB RaPTORS in raid 0, 2 x 500GB west dig blue drives in raid 0

Power Supply: Power PC and Cooling 850-ssi Turbo-cool

case: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=110367

OS: Win 7 Ult 64bit

water cooling:

water block: Danger Den TDX (1156 compatible but not 1366... needs updated block top)

pump: Danger Den D4

radiator: 1977 Bonneville heater core with custom fan shround

fans: twin 90 cfm 120mm

tubes: primoflex

well what should I do? i really have no clue what I should purchase... would be buying from Newegg and the Microcenter in Overland Park, Kansas

I am trying to decided between:

1.) newer vid card

2.) i7 920 w/ 6GB ram (1366)

3.) i7 860 w/ 8GB ram (1156)

4.) i5 750 w/ 8GB ram (1156)

5.) AMD AM3 pII setup? w/ 8GB ram ?

Dec 17, 2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashed_99cbr

4.) i5 750 w/ 8GB ram (1366)

i5 is 1156, not 1366

All I can see out of them options is a cpu upgrade, what are you looking to achieve? better gaming perf? maybe grab a GTX 285 or a HD 5850

Sensi Karate · Dec 18, 2009, 12:17 AM

Wait for nVidia to release its new GPU and snap up a DX11 card cheap or go for a HD 5850/HD 5870 if you want speed now. If you want a iX cpu then you also need a mobo upgrade as-well...

Could you tell us how much you are willing to spend?

smashed_99cbr · Dec 18, 2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTeL-iNsIdE

i5 is 1156, not 1366

All I can see out of them options is a cpu upgrade, what are you looking to achieve? better gaming perf? maybe grab a GTX 285 or a HD 5850

just a typo

yeah need more gaming performance for sure... but more than that I need more encoding / ripping /etc performance

smashed_99cbr · Dec 18, 2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensi Karate

If you want a iX cpu then you also need a mobo upgrade as-well...

Could you tell us how much you are willing to spend?

I am aware of that... I just thought it was one of those things I didnt need to mention

not really sure what I need to spend

BraveSoul · Dec 18, 2009, 01:36 AM

i suggest u wait,,, new nvidia GPUs r on the way and so r the new i7 CPU's
u say u need more gaming performance? all u need is video card,, 3.2ghz quad is plenty.. as of now ati5850 is awesome,, i switched to it from gtx260

LittleLizard · Dec 18, 2009, 01:37 AM

more gaming performance? IMO a quad at 3.2, even an old kentsfield is still enough for playing. You can get a 5870, or a 5850 for Bang for the buck, then get another and that should do the job

EDIT: DAMN BRAVESOUL U BEAT ME =(

BraveSoul · Dec 18, 2009, 01:38 AM

lol yup,, i saw u post with more gamin performance hah edited a bit for it to be less a like,, cant ,, its so obvious
funny stuff here

brandonwh64 · Dec 18, 2009, 02:10 AM

On your current board a Q9550 would be good and there is one member on here that has the same board and CPU with a 4.6ghz clock!

smashed_99cbr · Dec 18, 2009, 05:15 AM

So what about an AMD pII setup?

assaulter_99 · Dec 18, 2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashed_99cbr

So what about an AMD pII setup?

Hmm Just give your board some raw power with a q9***. Since you've got a gtx 260, upgrading for the time being isnt a wise decision! Just wait a couple more months at least.

smashed_99cbr · Dec 18, 2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assaulter_99

Hmm Just give your board some raw power with a q9***. Since you've got a gtx 260, upgrading for the time being isnt a wise decision! Just wait a couple more months at least.

how much faster is the q9550 than my x3210 clock for clock?

I mean I know the q9550 pulls a lot less juice at the same speeds which is a plus...

but is it reall that much faster than my x3210? I could bump it up to 3.6GHz with out getting it too hot... hell it only hits max of 72c @ 3.92GHz @ full load...

AlienIsGOD · Dec 18, 2009, 06:25 AM

I've had my Q9450 at 3.4 gh at like 65 full load. But my cooling isnt the greatest but the 45nm clock better with lower voltages

smashed_99cbr · Dec 18, 2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienIsGOD

I've had my Q9450 at 3.4 gh at like 65 full load. But my cooling isnt the greatest but the 45nm clock better with lower voltages

yes but is a big difference between 3.4GHz and 3.92GHz

Dec 17, 2009, 11:07 PM	#1
smashed_99cbr Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 317 (0.20/day) Thanks: 37 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	planning an upgrade... need ideas... ok right now I have the following setup... CPU: x3210 @ 3.2GHz (Intel 65nm quad) socket 775 (never gets above 28c) Mobo Gigabyte EP45-ud3p Ram: 4 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 platinum Video: GTX 260 Hard drives: 4 x 74GB RaPTORS in raid 0, 2 x 500GB west dig blue drives in raid 0 Power Supply: Power PC and Cooling 850-ssi Turbo-cool case: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=110367 OS: Win 7 Ult 64bit water cooling: water block: Danger Den TDX (1156 compatible but not 1366... needs updated block top) pump: Danger Den D4 radiator: 1977 Bonneville heater core with custom fan shround fans: twin 90 cfm 120mm tubes: primoflex well what should I do? i really have no clue what I should purchase... would be buying from Newegg and the Microcenter in Overland Park, Kansas I am trying to decided between: 1.) newer vid card 2.) i7 920 w/ 6GB ram (1366) 3.) i7 860 w/ 8GB ram (1156) 4.) i5 750 w/ 8GB ram (1156) 5.) AMD AM3 pII setup? w/ 8GB ram ? Last edited by smashed_99cbr; Dec 18, 2009 at 05:14 AM.

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Cooling:	Water: '77 Bonneville HC, twin 70CFM 120s, primo chill tubes, TDX block
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Video Card:	GTX260 @ stock
Hard Disk:	4 x 74GB Raptor (raid 0), 2 x 500GB West Dig Blue (raid 0)
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Dec 18, 2009, 12:17 AM	#3
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Processor:	x3210 @ 3.2GHz
Motherboard:	Gigabyte EP45-UD3P REV 1.0
Cooling:	Water: '77 Bonneville HC, twin 70CFM 120s, primo chill tubes, TDX block
Memory:	8GB (4 x 2GB) OCZ DDR2 1066 Plat
Video Card:	GTX260 @ stock
Hard Disk:	4 x 74GB Raptor (raid 0), 2 x 500GB West Dig Blue (raid 0)
Optical Drive:	who cares
CRT/LCD Model:	22" Acer LCD wide
Case:	moded Cooler master stacker 810 http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=110367
Sound Card:	onboard
PSU:	Power PC and Cooling 850-ssi Turbo-Cool
Software:	Win 7 Ult x64

Dec 18, 2009, 01:36 AM	#6
BraveSoul Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 954 (0.54/day) Thanks: 307 Thanked 166 Times in 144 Posts System Specs	i suggest u wait,,, new nvidia GPUs r on the way and so r the new i7 CPU's u say u need more gaming performance? all u need is video card,, 3.2ghz quad is plenty.. as of now ati5850 is awesome,, i switched to it from gtx260

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Dec 18, 2009, 01:37 AM	#7
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Dec 18, 2009, 06:25 AM	#13
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