paulm
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System Name | Failbox |
---|---|
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.2 w/ Stock Cooling |
Motherboard | Intel D975XBX2 |
Cooling | Air |
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 4GB DDR2 800 |
Video Card(s) | EVGA 7900 GS |
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB |
Display(s) | Chimei 22" |
Case | Enermax Chakra (upgrading) |
Audio Device(s) | Integrated |
Power Supply | Corsair CMPSU-520HX |
Software | Windows XP SP3 |
Hey!
I currently want to spend $500 on my rig.
What upgrades would leave me with the greatest boost in performance (in general, games, benchmarks, just overall) for under $500?
I know I need to upgrade my video card, and probably my case (but lets not consider that as part of this $500).
I'm happy to overclock for a performance boost, so if you think its worth throwing in a decent HSF, go for it.
I want to upgrade to i7 in the future, but at the moment, its too pricey and I have a feeling it isn't worth it (if I'm wrong, please feel free to shank me and then proceed to broadcast fanboy slogans).
Thanks guys
I currently want to spend $500 on my rig.
What upgrades would leave me with the greatest boost in performance (in general, games, benchmarks, just overall) for under $500?
I know I need to upgrade my video card, and probably my case (but lets not consider that as part of this $500).
I'm happy to overclock for a performance boost, so if you think its worth throwing in a decent HSF, go for it.
I want to upgrade to i7 in the future, but at the moment, its too pricey and I have a feeling it isn't worth it (if I'm wrong, please feel free to shank me and then proceed to broadcast fanboy slogans).
Thanks guys