sinicide wrote (View Post): Here is my opinion, your rig isn't bad. The cpu is fine but i understand wanting to jump up to almost 1 more Ghz speed. Your ram sounds like your using it in the new rig so it should be good. I can also understand wanting a cooler case, but i understand not everyone knows how to install computer parts into a new case. I don't know why you want to switch from an Ati card to GeForce, I personally am an Ati guy. I run a 7770 Radeon HD XFX core edition and I love it. If your willing to spend 300 bucks on a GeForce I would look at the XFX 7770, 7850 or 7870. The 7900 series just dropped but those are over 400 bucks. Most importantly though I would suggest that you either get an SSD drive or a WD VelociRaptor drive. If you want to notice an upgrade difference then upgrade the speed of your drives. I went with an SSD drive for my operating system and main games I play and I have another standard drive for storage and other programs. I have noticed a big difference in several aspects of my computer operations since upgrading my main drive speed. So that's my opinion. Also I love micro center because i live half a block away from one, and this semester I have a classmate who works there and can hook me up with his employee discount. To bad I had already did the only upgrade left for my rig before we meet, lol.
Abram wrote (View Post): I can never really suggest AMD or Nvidia, or vise-versa. Both are great. The only real difference is that AMD is further ahead when it comes to multi-monitor support, Nvidia is further ahead in 3D support, if wither of those are a concern. But far bang/buck goes, they yo-yo back and forth all the time. Just get something with at least 2gb VRAM. Other than your current GPU - which is very outdated - you already have a decent system. The CPU you're looking at will be about 40% faster at stock speeds. Other than that, GET A CPU COOLER. those I7 chips overclock like mad, and it's super-simple. Of course Id' suggest a beefy cooler, but even a cheaper, $25 dollar dollar will be better than the stock. Maybe a slightly bigger PSU if you're to get another GPU in the future, though 750w is certainly enough for that setup. TSCorp burners are awesome. I have two (one DVD, one Blu-Ray) and they are the fastest optical drives I've had. Personally, I didn't care for SSD. an extra 10 seconds boot-time is fine with me, they don't help framerates, and any program i run that takes any time always pulls data from my platter drives. Tough if you DO go SSD, get Intel. They cost a bit more, but have proven to be the most reliable consumer SSDs around. Or ya, get a 10k rpm mechanical.
Abram wrote (View Post): PS - having additional displays is very handy. Even a little one.
Watjalukinat wrote (View Post): I believe I"m about to buy the GTX 650 Ti Boost Superclocked GTX 650 Ti BOOST Superclocked on NewEgg
Abram wrote (View Post): Without going into the numbers, the 7870 is faster, but the 7850 is about the same. The more you pay (regular prices), you better performance you get, generally. Get a budget, looks for a sale. Oh I should also add that Nvidia is a bit better if you wish to connect to an AVR or television. Barring a sale price, I wouldn't bother with those Superclock card - you just pay for a factory overclock that is tiny, and easily achievable at home. As to additional monitors, it's just handy to have more desktop space. Keep a reference window up, or TS/Badkon/etc up while gaming. Or slap a video on there while doing other stuff. They are easy to set up, and have no real impact on performance.
Abram wrote (View Post): You AMD 7970 or Nvidia 680. Pretty much equal in terms of performance, but the 7970 is generally cheaper, as its' been out longer. And a get a CPU cooler and overclock that CPU a bit. :) What do you currently (get it?) have for a PSU? I think 600w is 'recommended' as a minimum both both cards, but a quality 700w or higher would be better
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