Best upgrade? plez help

Th3D0n

Th3D0n

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Ok guys my pc spec is ........

CPU- Intel E2160 1.8Mhz runnin at 2.7Mhz
MOBO- Gigabyte p965 DS3
RAM- Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 8500C5 1066MHz runnin at 833Mhz
GPU- HD4850 pro

I have been thinking about upgrading my gpu to a GTX260 .

But with some help off OCUK ive decided not to and had a different idea .

iv started to think i may be better off with a new mobo and cpu is this a good choice?????

iv been lookin at

AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 810 2.6GHz (Socket AM3)
Asus M4A78 AMD 770 (Socket AM3/AM2+)
£176.97

or

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 LGA775 'Yorkfield' 2.33GHz 4MB-cache (1333FSB)
Asus P5QL Pro Intel P43 (Socket 775)
£179.96

which is best ?????
 
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Is this for gaming? Because either a AMD Phenom II X3 or Intel E8000 will do.

EDIT: What's your budget & do you plan to sell the old stuff?
 
hp7909 said:
Is this for gaming? Because either a AMD Phenom II X3 or Intel E8000 will do.

EDIT: What's your budget & do you plan to sell the old stuff?
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yes.
Iv just got a 42" full HD tv and want to speed up my fps when playin games at 1920*1080 all on full
 
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Th3D0n said:
Iv just got a 42" full HD tv and want to speed up my fps when playin games at 1920*1080 all on full
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Then this upgrade (IMO) would be better:
  • HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB GDDR5 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - OEM (H487F1GP) £103.99
  • Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.50GHz (800FSB) - Retail £51.99
  • Sub Total : £135.64
  • Shipping : £9.50 - Think you qualify for free delivery
  • VAT : £21.77
  • Total : £166.91
Assuming your PSU is up to it
 
Product Name Qty Price Line Total
CP-238-AM_60.jpg
AMD Phenom II X3 Tri Core 720 Black Edition 2.8GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail £91.99
(£79.99) £91.99
(£79.99)
MB-187-GI_60.jpg
Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H AMD 780G (Socket AM2+/AM3) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £79.99
(£69.56) £79.99
(£69.56) Sub Total : £149.55 Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50 VAT is being charged at 15% VAT : £23.86 Total : £182.91
 
hp7909 said:
Then this upgrade (IMO) would be better:
  • HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB GDDR5 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - OEM (H487F1GP) £103.99
  • Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.50GHz (800FSB) - Retail £51.99
  • Sub Total : £135.64
  • Shipping : £9.50 - Think you qualify for free delivery
  • VAT : £21.77
  • Total : £166.91
Assuming your PSU is up to it
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psu is an Antec EarthWatts 500 Watt but iv also got 3 HDDs and 5 fans runnin on it
 
PSU might struggle. What's the combined +12V Rail Amps (see here)?

IMO you need a more powerful GFX to handle that res + the faster E5200 to help it along. Otherwise, if your budget allowed I'd recommend the AMD route along with a 4870 ;)
 
hp7909 said:
PSU might struggle. What's the combined +12V Rail Amps (see here)?

IMO you need a more powerful GFX to handle that res + the faster E5200 to help it along. Otherwise, if your budget allowed I'd recommend the AMD route along with a 4870 ;)
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Its max output is 408 watt i think.
Will it handle it?
 
Up to either the e5200/e5300 and 4870

or e7500 and 4870

having the e7500 means you have a 1066mhz fsb, meaning ram will run at the correct timings.

Are you going to be overclocking?
 
Ryan111 said:
Up to either the e5200/e5300 and 4870

or e7500 and 4870

having the e7500 means you have a 1066mhz fsb, meaning ram will run at the correct timings.

Are you going to be overclocking?
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yeh ill overclock it.

Will i need a better mobo?
 
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