Need advice on upgrades!

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

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

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

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

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

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

4890, no?

I like the case =D

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009

Valenciente said:
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

Valenciente said:
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

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-xclio-1000.htm#details
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1317&ID=1829

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

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

Valenciente said:
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

Valenciente said:
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

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

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

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

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

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

u really dont want watercooling!!

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

Any advice on any good "normal" coolers then?

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009

Play3r said:
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

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

Oops, sorry Play3r, thanks =)

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

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

Dont from OcUK, their returns and customer service are terrible

Play3r · Apr 14, 2009

They have the thermalright?

hmm i dont no anything bout uk stores so yer

alexp999 · Apr 14, 2009

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

Valenciente · Apr 14, 2009

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

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

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

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