Need help and opinions on new hardware

Simulated-AI · 01-16-11, 08:08 AM

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.

Sailor Steve · 01-16-11, 10:51 AM

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

Simulated-AI · 01-16-11, 12:24 PM

Oh, sorry... i will try again

Sailor Steve · 01-16-11, 11:37 PM

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

Castout · 01-17-11, 01:57 AM

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.

01-16-11, 08:08 AM	#1
Simulated-AI Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 25 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Striker II Formula Q9550 @3,5Ghz GTX580 8GB X-Fi

01-16-11, 10:51 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	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 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-16-11, 12:24 PM	#3
Simulated-AI Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 25 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh, sorry... i will try again __________________ Striker II Formula Q9550 @3,5Ghz GTX580 8GB X-Fi

01-16-11, 11:37 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No need to apologize. I meant to be helpful, not critical. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-17-11, 01:57 AM	#5
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	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. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/