Need advice on upgrades!

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:03 PM

Hi guys,

I'm looking to upgrade my rig, specs are in the thing to the left.

I don't want to upgrade anything that will give me little to no increase in performance, but any advice would be nice =)

Thanks,
-Valen

DarkEgo · Apr 14, 2009, 02:06 PM

Just upgrade your video cards and you will be fine. How much are you looking to spend? You could also get an after market CPU cooler and oc that Q6600.

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:08 PM

I'm thinking around £400-500.

Any recommendations for video cards?

I have been thinking about getting liquid cooling, but I don't have any experience with it.

And also, I want to get a new case, possibly do some case modding.

h3llb3nd4 · Apr 14, 2009, 02:10 PM

Get a GTX280, or a 4980
for a case I would go with the haf

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:14 PM

4890, no?

I like the case =D

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciente

I'm thinking around £400-500.

Any recommendations for video cards?

I have been thinking about getting liquid cooling, but I don't have any experience with it.

And also, I want to get a new case, possibly do some case modding.

Dont get Liquid Cooling its not worth in

u can get alot more out of ur q6600 with an aftermark cooler

i recommend the Thermalright Ultra 120, Xigmatek HDT-S1283 or Prolimatech Megahalems with a fan around 90CFM

human_error · Apr 14, 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciente

I'm thinking around £400-500.

Any recommendations for video cards?

I have been thinking about getting liquid cooling, but I don't have any experience with it.

And also, I want to get a new case, possibly do some case modding.

Well for that money i'd get a nice new case with the space for WC and get yourself a CPU WC setup (not a kit, get all the parts seperate as it's a far better outcome doing that).

Then i'd not do anything with those cards, the cpu oc will set yourself up to be able to handle some new cards (either 4870x2 (a 4870x2 and a good case will set you back almost all your budget, but i think starting to get into WC early will allow you to expand/upgrade your wc in future for a lot less money so would be more value), 4890, gtx 260 and beyond series or wait until the 5xxx come out) without any bottleneck issues.

If you've never WC'd before don't worry - there are more than enough people here on the forums willing and able to talk you through getting a really good setup working (imo it's a lot easier than you'd think if you've got a spacious enough case)

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:18 PM

For a Case i Think the Thermaltake Speedo Advance is good Or The xclio 1000 looks totally awesome and it will be my next case!

http://www.xclio.com/products/case-x...00.htm#details
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...S=1317&ID=1829

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:18 PM

Thanks Play3r =)

Anyone know the difference between these:
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 XT 1024MB
?

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciente

Thanks Play3r =)

Anyone know the difference between these:
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 XT 1024MB
?

The XT probly cost more for no real reason

Probly Factory overclocked

Not worth it if thats all it is

human_error · Apr 14, 2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciente

Thanks Play3r =)

Anyone know the difference between these:
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 XT 1024MB
?

It's factory OC'd, no other difference and so not really worth it, unless you get really unlucky with a stock 4890 which won't oc.

**edit** a very good wc cpu setup would be around £200 (just quickly priced one up).

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:21 PM

Well, it's only a £18 difference so =P

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:23 PM

Any estimates on how much a WC "set" for my CPU will cost?

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009, 02:24 PM

Why do you need WC? Its a complete waste of money IMO.

I took my Q6600 to 4 GHz @ 1.63v LLC this morning on a Xigma HDT-S1283

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:25 PM

u really dont want watercooling!!

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:26 PM

Any advice on any good "normal" coolers then?

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Play3r

Dont get Liquid Cooling its not worth in

u can get alot more out of ur q6600 with an aftermark cooler

i recommend the Thermalright Ultra 120, Xigmatek HDT-S1283 or Prolimatech Megahalems with a fan around 90CFM

Look up the page >_<

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009, 02:27 PM

All I would upgrade on your system is the graphics card(s) and a cooler for the CPU to OC it.

As for recommendations, I still firmly believe the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is best.

Or any of its "cousins" like the S1284 etc.

The true is too heavy and expensive for my liking

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:28 PM

Oops, sorry Play3r, thanks =)

Okay, but I don't think www.overclockers.co.uk have that.

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009, 02:29 PM

Dont from OcUK, their returns and customer service are terrible

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:30 PM

They have the thermalright?

hmm i dont no anything bout uk stores so yer

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009, 02:31 PM

Why are you looking in UK stores if you are from Denmark?

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:31 PM

Any other stores that ship to Denmark that you know of alexp999?

Hardware in Denmark is SO bloody expensive.

Play3r, I meant they don't have the Xigmatek

Example: I made a setup from www.overclockers.co.uk for £500 for my girlfriend, and then looked up the prices in Demark. I would have to pay £690 for it.

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009, 02:35 PM

Yer i no they dont have the Xigmatek... but the thermalright still owns.. actualy i think its better but i dont really no... Check on frostytech

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009, 02:37 PM

The Thermalright is on 6th place, while the Xigmatek is on 4th.
On top is the Titan TTC-NK85TZ.

Apr 14, 2009, 02:03 PM	#1
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Need advice on upgrades! Hi guys, I'm looking to upgrade my rig, specs are in the thing to the left. I don't want to upgrade anything that will give me little to no increase in performance, but any advice would be nice =) Thanks, -Valen __________________

System Name:	Emberstorm
Processor:	Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Rev. 2.0)
Cooling:	Stock fans :(
Memory:	2x4GB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800 1600MHz CL9-9-9-27
Video Card:	Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 1GB
Hard Disk:	1x1TB WD Caviar Green; 2x500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11; 1x2TB WD Elements
Optical Drive:	None. It's the digital age for me it seems.
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung S24B300 + HP w2207h
Case:	Cooler Master "Old and plain" (Moved to a different country, couldn't fit my HAF 932 sad)
Sound Card:	7.1 CH HD Audio (Onboard)
PSU:	OCZ StealthXStream 800W
Software:	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64bit

Processor:	Q6600 @ 3.6
Motherboard:	Gigabyte ep45-ud3p
Cooling:	Xigmatec S1283
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Apr 14, 2009, 02:08 PM	#3
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	I'm thinking around £400-500. Any recommendations for video cards? I have been thinking about getting liquid cooling, but I don't have any experience with it. And also, I want to get a new case, possibly do some case modding. __________________

System Name:	Emberstorm
Processor:	Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Rev. 2.0)
Cooling:	Stock fans :(
Memory:	2x4GB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800 1600MHz CL9-9-9-27
Video Card:	Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 1GB
Hard Disk:	1x1TB WD Caviar Green; 2x500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11; 1x2TB WD Elements
Optical Drive:	None. It's the digital age for me it seems.
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung S24B300 + HP w2207h
Case:	Cooler Master "Old and plain" (Moved to a different country, couldn't fit my HAF 932 sad)
Sound Card:	7.1 CH HD Audio (Onboard)
PSU:	OCZ StealthXStream 800W
Software:	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64bit

Apr 14, 2009, 02:06 PM	#2
DarkEgo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,200 (0.65/day) Thanks: 273 Thanked 222 Times in 182 Posts System Specs	Just upgrade your video cards and you will be fine. How much are you looking to spend? You could also get an after market CPU cooler and oc that Q6600.

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Apr 14, 2009, 02:14 PM	#5
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	4890, no? I like the case =D __________________

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Cooling:	Prolimatech Mega Shadow
Memory:	Corsair CM3X2G1600C9DHX 4GBs @ 800Mhz @ 9-9-9-24
Video Card:	VTx3d 6950 Modded +200 900mhz/1375mhz
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Apr 14, 2009, 02:18 PM	#8
Play3r Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 189 (0.12/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	For a Case i Think the Thermaltake Speedo Advance is good Or The xclio 1000 looks totally awesome and it will be my next case! http://www.xclio.com/products/case-x...00.htm#details http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Produc...S=1317&ID=1829 __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

Apr 14, 2009, 02:21 PM	#12
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Well, it's only a £18 difference so =P __________________

Apr 14, 2009, 02:23 PM	#13
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Any estimates on how much a WC "set" for my CPU will cost? __________________

Apr 14, 2009, 02:24 PM	#14
alexp999 Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6,728 (3.12/day) Thanks: 684 Thanked 915 Times in 783 Posts System Specs	Why do you need WC? Its a complete waste of money IMO. I took my Q6600 to 4 GHz @ 1.63v LLC this morning on a Xigma HDT-S1283 __________________ ASUS P45 Club [FS] [WTB] Heatware ebay Elite Lounge USB Boot Guide 3DMark Vantage My Rig XBOX Gamertag Steam ID Dad's: EVGA 750i FTW, E6600, F7Pro, 4GB, 8800GTS 640MB SLi, SST 750W, Commodore EVE Gallente Case

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Play3r Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 189 (0.12/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	u really dont want watercooling!! __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Any advice on any good "normal" coolers then? __________________

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alexp999 Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6,728 (3.12/day) Thanks: 684 Thanked 915 Times in 783 Posts System Specs	All I would upgrade on your system is the graphics card(s) and a cooler for the CPU to OC it. As for recommendations, I still firmly believe the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is best. Or any of its "cousins" like the S1284 etc. The true is too heavy and expensive for my liking __________________ ASUS P45 Club [FS] [WTB] Heatware ebay Elite Lounge USB Boot Guide 3DMark Vantage My Rig XBOX Gamertag Steam ID Dad's: EVGA 750i FTW, E6600, F7Pro, 4GB, 8800GTS 640MB SLi, SST 750W, Commodore EVE Gallente Case

Apr 14, 2009, 02:28 PM	#19
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Oops, sorry Play3r, thanks =) Okay, but I don't think www.overclockers.co.uk have that. __________________

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alexp999 Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6,728 (3.12/day) Thanks: 684 Thanked 915 Times in 783 Posts System Specs	Dont from OcUK, their returns and customer service are terrible __________________ ASUS P45 Club [FS] [WTB] Heatware ebay Elite Lounge USB Boot Guide 3DMark Vantage My Rig XBOX Gamertag Steam ID Dad's: EVGA 750i FTW, E6600, F7Pro, 4GB, 8800GTS 640MB SLi, SST 750W, Commodore EVE Gallente Case

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Play3r Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 189 (0.12/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	They have the thermalright? hmm i dont no anything bout uk stores so yer __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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alexp999 Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6,728 (3.12/day) Thanks: 684 Thanked 915 Times in 783 Posts System Specs	Why are you looking in UK stores if you are from Denmark? __________________ ASUS P45 Club [FS] [WTB] Heatware ebay Elite Lounge USB Boot Guide 3DMark Vantage My Rig XBOX Gamertag Steam ID Dad's: EVGA 750i FTW, E6600, F7Pro, 4GB, 8800GTS 640MB SLi, SST 750W, Commodore EVE Gallente Case

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Play3r Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 189 (0.12/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	Yer i no they dont have the Xigmatek... but the thermalright still owns.. actualy i think its better but i dont really no... Check on frostytech __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

Apr 14, 2009, 02:37 PM	#25
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	The Thermalright is on 6th place, while the Xigmatek is on 4th. On top is the Titan TTC-NK85TZ. __________________

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