Need help and opinions on new hardware
 

Hi all.

This is my actual rig:
Vista 64
Striker II Formula
Q9550@3,2Ghz
GTX285
4GB corsair pc 6400
X-Fi Extreme Music

But its not new anymore, and i think of replacing some hardware.

First i was thinking getting a GTX580 over my GTX285, because it would noticely increase my graphic performance. (and its easy).
Then again, why not get a new motherboard and a i7? ofcourse with new DDR3 ram. Then the bottle neck for the graphic card should be eleminated, if there would be any?

I could also use my GTX285 as a dedicated physx, but that would probably require me to upgrade my 620W Seasonic to a 750-850 Watt.

I would also say that my 4x1 GB ram is not identical! that means i have two different pairs that slows my bandwith due to not using dual channel optimal.

Overall i would say my computer is usefull, but i would like some kind af upgrade in the nearest future.

I hope to get some usefull replies, and all help/opinions are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Hi!

We actually have a dedicated computer forum here. I'm sure you'll get help with this post, but you might find even more there.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=235

Oh, sorry... i will try again :)

No need to apologize. I meant to be helpful, not critical.

Umm it depends on your financial situation. If you have got money to spend on a new system then go ahead buying a new system.

But people who are being careful by asking around usually have a limited budget to spare. If that's your case I'd say get a new GPU. I heard GTX 460 is good and affordable.

If you want a new system a decent gaming rig would cost you about 1,000 bucks plus or minus. Of course you can also spend 3 times the amount but 1,000 is on the economical spectrum.