Should I upgrade? Advise please.

vosszaa · Mar 29, 2009, 10:06 AM

Hi Im new here and this is my first post, im apologize for I done anything wrong. - -"

This is the rig im using at the moment;

CPU: Intel QX9650
CPU Cooler: none (Factory CPU fan+case fans)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Extreme
Memory: 2x2GB G.Skill DDR3 1600(OC)
Graphics: Sapphire Radeon HD4870X2
Storage: 1x74GB WD' Raptor, 2x750GB Samsung Spinpoint
Sound: On Board
Network: Integrated
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
Power: Thermaltake Tough Power 850W
Optical: Ordinary DVD/CD Burner

This rig hasnt been modded in any kind such as drilling or neon light because i prefer to keep it as simple as it is.

And now i heard that Core i7 is really good and fast, if i upgrade to core i7, would it be worth it?

This is what i have in mind;

CPU: Intel Core i7 Extreme 965
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master AquaGate Max
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58 Extreme
Memory: 3x2GB Corsair DDR3 1600 Kit
Graphics: Sapphire Radeon HD4870X2
Storage: This one i have no idea what should i get.
Sound: On Board
Network: Integrated
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
Power: Thermaltake Tough Power 850W
Optical: Ordinary DVD/CD Burner

I dont want SLI cuz i dont play game much.
I need lots of storage and a fast one for Vista 64 Bit OS. (Raid 0??)
I really dont need an uber sound card, on board will do.
About liquid cooling, what do u guys think?
I think my case still do the job, is it??
I think my psu still do the job, is it??
I dont need Bluray drive as i already have PS3 along with 7.1 Home Theater plus 55" Sony 200mhz LCD TV.

Thx in advance for all the comment.

ShadowFold · Mar 29, 2009, 10:08 AM

If you're not playing games much, why upgrade? Even if you did, the i7's aren't that much faster than the C2Q or PII in gaming.

h3llb3nd4 · Mar 29, 2009, 10:09 AM

I don't see why you need to upgrade because you don't play games much,
I would only upgrade if there's a real need. But if you have money and you want to spend it, give it to charity... and damn shadow, you beat me again...

Darknova · Mar 29, 2009, 10:14 AM

Get a better CPU cooler and a better soundcard. To me that's a better upgrade than going to i7 with a rig like that.

Frick · Mar 29, 2009, 10:16 AM

Some overclocking will be like an upgrade as well. If you want/need more power that is.

Edited a bunch of times. My brain has kapooied on me.

GTX · Mar 29, 2009, 10:25 AM

if u need storage buy more hdd's

and a cooler

h3llb3nd4 · Mar 29, 2009, 10:29 AM

I dont think a cooler would be neccessary because I dont think he oced his proccessor

DonInKansas · Mar 29, 2009, 10:39 AM

A QX that's not overclocked is a sad, sad CPU......

It's built to overclock! Get a CPU cooler and unleash that beast! i7 is pointless beyond e-peen with a rig like that.

vosszaa · Mar 29, 2009, 11:49 AM

What is PII and e-peen?? Is it the same thing? sorry for dumb question.

Darknova · Mar 29, 2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vosszaa

What is PII and e-peen?? Is it the same thing? sorry for dumb question.

PII is Phenom II AMD's latest chip.

e-peen is essentially an internet version of your ego. (men equate stature to penis size, e-penis = electronic penis - e-peen is a different name for it).

MRCL · Mar 29, 2009, 12:17 PM

You gotta ask yourself for what you use your PC. If its just for browsing, watching movies and general stuff, there is no need to upgrade. Although I would recommend a new CPU cooler, do that QX something good.

vosszaa · Mar 29, 2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRCL

You gotta ask yourself for what you use your PC. If its just for browsing, watching movies and general stuff, there is no need to upgrade. Although I would recommend a new CPU cooler, do that QX something good.

Take it in ^^

PS: Oh and thx for enlighten me on e-peen. lolz

r9 · Mar 29, 2009, 01:17 PM

Yes that is weak rig. I don`t know what are you waiting

Homeless · Mar 29, 2009, 01:24 PM

Your rig is just find imo. I actually upgraded to something weaker than that during Christmas and it can do everything I throw at it. I would only upgrade to an i7 if you video encode daily

vosszaa · Mar 29, 2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r9

Yes that is weak rig. I don`t know what are you waiting

Err.. weak? i dont think so.

BarbaricSoul · Mar 29, 2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vosszaa

Err.. weak? i dont think so.

he was being sarcastic.

like the others are saying, you have a really strong system as it sits. A I7 would be faster, but would you benefit from the increased speed. Unless you do alot of video encoding or do alot of work with programs like autocad, probably not.

vosszaa · Mar 29, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbaricSoul

he was being sarcastic.

like the others are saying, you have a really strong system as it sits. A I7 would be faster, but would you benefit from the increased speed. Unless you do alot of video encoding or do alot of work with programs like autocad, probably not.

Oh, ok. I was misunderstand. hehe ^^ So i guess ill stick with what i have now. Thx guys

Attix · Mar 30, 2009, 02:23 AM

No need to upgrade in my opinion, but if you can afford a better upgrade than the rig that you have - be my guest.

Mar 29, 2009, 10:06 AM	#1
vosszaa Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should I upgrade? Advise please. Hi Im new here and this is my first post, im apologize for I done anything wrong. - -" This is the rig im using at the moment; CPU: Intel QX9650 CPU Cooler: none (Factory CPU fan+case fans) Motherboard: Asus Maximus Extreme Memory: 2x2GB G.Skill DDR3 1600(OC) Graphics: Sapphire Radeon HD4870X2 Storage: 1x74GB WD' Raptor, 2x750GB Samsung Spinpoint Sound: On Board Network: Integrated Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Power: Thermaltake Tough Power 850W Optical: Ordinary DVD/CD Burner This rig hasnt been modded in any kind such as drilling or neon light because i prefer to keep it as simple as it is. And now i heard that Core i7 is really good and fast, if i upgrade to core i7, would it be worth it? This is what i have in mind; CPU: Intel Core i7 Extreme 965 CPU Cooler: Cooler Master AquaGate Max Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58 Extreme Memory: 3x2GB Corsair DDR3 1600 Kit Graphics: Sapphire Radeon HD4870X2 Storage: This one i have no idea what should i get. Sound: On Board Network: Integrated Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Power: Thermaltake Tough Power 850W Optical: Ordinary DVD/CD Burner I dont want SLI cuz i dont play game much. I need lots of storage and a fast one for Vista 64 Bit OS. (Raid 0??) I really dont need an uber sound card, on board will do. About liquid cooling, what do u guys think? I think my case still do the job, is it?? I think my psu still do the job, is it?? I dont need Bluray drive as i already have PS3 along with 7.1 Home Theater plus 55" Sony 200mhz LCD TV. Thx in advance for all the comment.

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Mar 29, 2009, 10:09 AM	#3
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Mar 29, 2009, 10:08 AM	#2
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.41/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	If you're not playing games much, why upgrade? Even if you did, the i7's aren't that much faster than the C2Q or PII in gaming.

Mar 29, 2009, 10:14 AM	#4
Darknova Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 4,342 (1.80/day) Thanks: 113 Thanked 551 Times in 514 Posts System Specs	Get a better CPU cooler and a better soundcard. To me that's a better upgrade than going to i7 with a rig like that.

Mar 29, 2009, 10:16 AM	#5
Frick Fishfaced Nincompoop Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 8,051 (3.02/day) Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 1,500 Times in 1,193 Posts System Specs	Some overclocking will be like an upgrade as well. If you want/need more power that is. Edited a bunch of times. My brain has kapooied on me. __________________ "The 'gentle biker' look is overdone. I'm going for 'psycho hillbilly.' "

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Mar 29, 2009, 10:25 AM	#6
GTX Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 94 (0.05/day) Thanks: 28 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	if u need storage buy more hdd's and a cooler

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h3llb3nd4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 2,902 (1.83/day) Thanks: 372 Thanked 313 Times in 277 Posts System Specs	I dont think a cooler would be neccessary because I dont think he oced his proccessor __________________ Steam ID ^^Join The club!! click the red x^^ WCG TPU avatar Request thread www.h3llb3nd4.deviantart.com

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Mar 29, 2009, 11:49 AM	#9
vosszaa Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What is PII and e-peen?? Is it the same thing? sorry for dumb question.

Mar 29, 2009, 12:17 PM	#11
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Mar 29, 2009, 01:17 PM	#13
r9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,054 (1.15/day) Thanks: 260 Thanked 286 Times in 258 Posts System Specs	Yes that is weak rig. I don`t know what are you waiting __________________ “personally i think 3D is gay, but if it leads us closer towards holographic video then i am all for it!” -Easy Rhino

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Mar 29, 2009, 01:24 PM	#14
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Mar 30, 2009, 02:23 AM	#18
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