so im planning to build a new gaming pc... currently running an intel core 2 quad... 
We'll See mate.
But what are you exactly doing? New build or upgrading? Because I don't think you can really go much further with a skt 775 CPU so you would probably be looking at dumping a nice new HD6970 in your current rig or selling up and starting from scratch (new mobo, CPU, RAM etc etc)
Do it, do it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't see your pic because I'm at work
| System Name | Loose nuts & bolts |
|---|---|
| Processor | FX-8350 - EK Supreme HF full nickel |
| Motherboard | ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 |
| Cooling | Water EK goodness all around 2xBlack Ice X-280 |
| Memory | 2 x8G HyperX Fury 1600 @ 9-9-9-24-1T |
| Video Card(s) | 2 x XFX RX 480 w/EK-FC RX 480 nickel+Acetal |
| Storage | Samsung 850 Evo + 2xWD Black 500GB in RAID0 |
| Display(s) | Crossover 27" 2560x1440 110Hz OC |
| Case | Cooler Master HAF XB EVO |
| Audio Device(s) | on board |
| Power Supply | Corsair HX850 |
| Software | Win 10 Enterprise x64 |
| System Name | Benny |
|---|---|
| Processor | Phenom II 1055t @ 3.3GHz; 300x11; 1.380v; NB 2700; HT 2400 |
| Motherboard | ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (2002 BIOS) |
| Cooling | Thermalright TRUE 120 Black + 2 Xilence Red Wing PWM 120mm (push/pull) + polycarbonate fan holders |
| Memory | 8GB GeIL Ultra 2133MHZ C9 running at 1600MHz @ 7-7-7-21 1T 1.5v |
| Video Card(s) | MSI Twin Frozr II GTX470 @ Stock w/CPU fan cable-tied on, as one of the GPU fans broke. |
| Storage | 60GB OCZ Agility3 (OS);500GB WDC Grn; 1x1TB WDC Blk (Backup) |
| Display(s) | ASUS PA823Q |
| Case | Silverstone Raven 2 (all cables custom sleeved with velcro mod on side panel...) |
| Audio Device(s) | X-Fi (Onboard) + Harmon Kardon HK6100 amp powering JVC HA-RX700's with Zalman mic |
| Power Supply | Corsair HX650W |
| Software | Win7 Pro x64 |
| Benchmark Scores | No benchies so making this space useful! Corsair M90, Logitech G19. Phobya FlexLight LED's (gawjus) |
I've told you before, sell it all to meeeeeeeee!!!
| System Name | Benny |
|---|---|
| Processor | Phenom II 1055t @ 3.3GHz; 300x11; 1.380v; NB 2700; HT 2400 |
| Motherboard | ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (2002 BIOS) |
| Cooling | Thermalright TRUE 120 Black + 2 Xilence Red Wing PWM 120mm (push/pull) + polycarbonate fan holders |
| Memory | 8GB GeIL Ultra 2133MHZ C9 running at 1600MHz @ 7-7-7-21 1T 1.5v |
| Video Card(s) | MSI Twin Frozr II GTX470 @ Stock w/CPU fan cable-tied on, as one of the GPU fans broke. |
| Storage | 60GB OCZ Agility3 (OS);500GB WDC Grn; 1x1TB WDC Blk (Backup) |
| Display(s) | ASUS PA823Q |
| Case | Silverstone Raven 2 (all cables custom sleeved with velcro mod on side panel...) |
| Audio Device(s) | X-Fi (Onboard) + Harmon Kardon HK6100 amp powering JVC HA-RX700's with Zalman mic |
| Power Supply | Corsair HX650W |
| Software | Win7 Pro x64 |
| Benchmark Scores | No benchies so making this space useful! Corsair M90, Logitech G19. Phobya FlexLight LED's (gawjus) |
That card is still really good. I bet you would get a nice price for it
I see a 6 core CPU in your future LOLOLOL.