Awesome windows splash screen

Raptor1 · 07-29-10, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

depending the total price I'm planning the following

Current>plan:
Intel Duo Core E6750 2.66ghz >upgrade to a intel Quadcore
2Gb ram > 4Gb ram
MSI NX8800GT512 > GTX460 1gb
a new mobo and probally a new PSU when needed.

HunterICX

Might as well buy a whole new computer, no?

Castout · 07-29-10, 03:46 AM

That sounds like a new computer to me too.

HunterICX · 07-29-10, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Might as well buy a whole new computer, no?

Depends if my Mobo support the CPU & GPU then I won't need to change it but I doubt it...but Mobo's aren't expensive.

I still would be able to use the HD, DVD/DVD-R drive, case and PSU (when my current 600watt is enough I wont need to change it) and don't forget own a copy of XP so thats not needed as well.

but yeh probally the joke is probally going to cost me a 500 - 700 €

HunterICX

Arclight · 07-29-10, 04:39 AM

Went from a E6750 to Q9550 as well, board had no trouble. Might require BIOS update, but checking it's CPU support list should clear it up quickly enough.

Thinking I might get away with a GTX460 on my current 520W PSU, but it's been in intensive use for almost 2.5 years now; capacitors probably aged quite a bit at this point.

But yeah, 200-250 for CPU, 220 for the card, 60 for the ram (4GB kit instead of another 2GB), then maybe another 120 for PSU and again that for board. Adds up quickly.

Task Force · 07-29-10, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Went from a E6750 to Q9550 as well, board had no trouble. Might require BIOS update, but checking it's CPU support list should clear it up quickly enough.

Thinking I might get away with a GTX460 on my current 520W PSU, but it's been in intensive use for almost 2.5 years now; capacitors probably aged quite a bit at this point.

But yeah, 200-250 for CPU, 220 for the card, 60 for the ram (4GB kit instead of another 2GB), then maybe another 120 for PSU and again that for board. Adds up quickly.

hmm, I dont think a 520 would do it... I dont know the power consumption for a 460 is, but I was just cutting it with a 650 powersupply.

HunterICX · 07-29-10, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

hmm, I dont think a 520 would do it... I dont know the power consumption for a 460 is, but I was just cutting it with a 650 powersupply.

yes, but you have that power hog of a 480
the 460 doesn't use as much

check this review out and look at the power consumption summary screenshots by scrolling a bit down:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3809/n...he-200-king/18

HunterICX

Task Force · 07-29-10, 10:29 AM

AAAHHH! Thats good then, arc should be set. Didnt realise the large difference between the power consumption.

Ya know, Nvidia did good with these cards, Good bang for your buck, now to much power, I read they run nicely also.

Arclight · 07-29-10, 12:18 PM

Excellent card. 470/480 are awesome too, I'll take your word for it that they aren't that hot or hungry, but they're a bit pricey. 460 really hit the mark.

Normally I'd agree 520 should (just) cut it, but I'm running some extra gear; 4 HDs total, add in sound-card...

It's the aging that worries me the most though. Running 2.5 years, often 24hrs a day, a PSU loses quite a bit of power over time.

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07-29-10, 04:39 AM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Went from a E6750 to Q9550 as well, board had no trouble. Might require BIOS update, but checking it's CPU support list should clear it up quickly enough. Thinking I might get away with a GTX460 on my current 520W PSU, but it's been in intensive use for almost 2.5 years now; capacitors probably aged quite a bit at this point. But yeah, 200-250 for CPU, 220 for the card, 60 for the ram (4GB kit instead of another 2GB), then maybe another 120 for PSU and again that for board. Adds up quickly. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	AAAHHH! Thats good then, arc should be set. Didnt realise the large difference between the power consumption. Ya know, Nvidia did good with these cards, Good bang for your buck, now to much power, I read they run nicely also. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-29-10, 12:18 PM	#8
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Excellent card. 470/480 are awesome too, I'll take your word for it that they aren't that hot or hungry, but they're a bit pricey. 460 really hit the mark. Normally I'd agree 520 should (just) cut it, but I'm running some extra gear; 4 HDs total, add in sound-card... It's the aging that worries me the most though. Running 2.5 years, often 24hrs a day, a PSU loses quite a bit of power over time. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.