Do you think this is overkill?

PurplePuppet · 7 Aug 2007 at 07:00

I am thinking to upgrade parts of my rig!!!
I have a Asus P5W DH Deluxe WiFi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-152-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=174
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) processor.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-128-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793
A 8800gtx gcard
Scythe Infinity Heatpipe CPU Cooler
Thermaltake ToughPower 850W Modular Power Supply
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-TT&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=
2x 150 WD raptors x raid 0 for windows + 4x 500gig WD sata Hard Drives.
2GB (2x1GB) CorsairTwinX XMS2 Pro, DDR2 PC2-6400, 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 4-4-4-12, EPP.. x 2 (4gb)
A Dell Ultrasharp 2407WFP 24" widescreen LCD Flat Panel Monitor.

I want to upgrade to...
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 2.40GHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-143-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793
Asus Striker Extreme nForce 680 (Socket 775)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-208-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=205
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme (Socket AM2/LGA775) Heatsink
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-039-TR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821
Another 8800gtx card to run in SLI.
Thermaltake ToughPower 1200W Modular Power Supply
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-061-TT&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=926

I have the money, but do you guys think this would keep me in the top specs for a while?

semi-pro waster · 7 Aug 2007 at 07:30

Is there anything that your system currently doesn't do that you want it to? If not then it sounds like you would be upgrading just for the sake of it.

truebluecfc · 7 Aug 2007 at 08:05

Well the SLI is overkill for a 24" and considering you've already got a GTX i would save the money and buy the next cards released by Nvidia/ATI.

Do you need a Quad Core? is your E6600 not faster enough? again save the money and buy the next released of CPU's from intel.

Seriuosly though, you have a good PC as it is, unless your in need of an upgrade save the money and buy when new stuff gets released then it will last you a lot longer and not get outdated so quick.

Kirth Gersen · 7 Aug 2007 at 08:12

Agreed. That's, what, £900 or so for, say, a 20% improvement in FPS, when you can probably run many games maxed out anyway.

I would bank the money and wait a year for:

- games to catch up
- new technology to go mainstream: 45 nm, DDR3, DX10 etc.

Then you'll get a better bang per buck.

DavidB · 7 Aug 2007 at 08:48

Agreed with what everyone else has stated, and would you ever really need a 1200w psu ?

Could power all the computers in my house off that :confused:

melbourne720 · 7 Aug 2007 at 09:00

Yes, that is overkill. Wait for X38, Penryn, PCIE 2.0 and G92.

The only remotely worthwhile upgrade in that list would be a quad core.

ih8modem · 7 Aug 2007 at 09:25

Upgrade addiction

I think you suffer from upgrade addiction, like I do lol

Sometimes when you know you can afford to upgrade, you feel you have to. You certainly don't need to, but you have the money and something inside you just makes you feel like the world WILL end if you dont do something soon.

That said, I have to say if you still feel you have to do something, get the Q6600 and the decent cooling. Leave the rest as is at least until the end of this year (November rush time-frame).

Admiral Huddy · 7 Aug 2007 at 09:32

Short answer - YES

Long answer YEEEESSSS

Why on earth would you want to upgrade that system. As long as it's playing all the recent games at decent frame rates on high settings, there's no need surley.

And why 2 x 8800GTX?? Unless you have a super 37" screen it's pretty pointless tbh.

If you have some spare cash to burn, I'll forward you my bank details.

Wiggins · 7 Aug 2007 at 10:05

If it aint broke, dont fix it

PurplePuppet · 7 Aug 2007 at 14:28

ih8modem said:
I think you suffer from upgrade addiction, like I do lol

Sometimes when you know you can afford to upgrade, you feel you have to. You certainly don't need to, but you have the money and something inside you just makes you feel like the world WILL end if you dont do something soon.

That said, I have to say if you still feel you have to do something, get the Q6600 and the decent cooling. Leave the rest as is at least until the end of this year (November rush time-frame).

Yes mate I think I do

But I have two Cases
Thermaltake VA8003SWA Aluminium Armour Super Tower
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-047-TT&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=
and
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-065-AN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=160

I will prob have the new set up Quad Core 6600 in the Thernaltake case and my E6600 Core 2 Duo in the Antec case. :eek:

I have spare memory that I can use In the Antec case
2Gb (2X1Gb) Corsair TwinX XMS2 Pro, DDR2 PC5400 (667), 240 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 4-4-4-12
and spare 80gig + 2x160 WD Hard Drives and a ATI XTX 1900 512 Graf Card, that i can use to set up a secound rig.

thefishdude · 7 Aug 2007 at 14:56

yes 110% over kill you curret rig can run anything out there at the moment. and even if you did get the new lot im pretty sure 6monts time you will want someelse.

oh and 1.2kw power supply is not needed im pretty sure the 850 will run everything inlcuding sli 8800 im sure someone can confirm this.

Kirth Gersen · 7 Aug 2007 at 15:37

So PurplePuppet, given every respondent has advised you to save the money. What are you going to do? Give in to the addiction?

Growlingfish · 7 Aug 2007 at 16:38

PurplePuppet said:
Yes mate I think I do But I have two Cases
Thermaltake VA8003SWA Aluminium Armour Super Tower
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-047-TT&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=
and
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-065-AN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=160

I will prob have the new set up Quad Core 6600 in the Thernaltake case and my E6600 Core 2 Duo in the Antec case.
I have spare memory that I can use In the Antec case
2Gb (2X1Gb) Corsair TwinX XMS2 Pro, DDR2 PC5400 (667), 240 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 4-4-4-12
and spare 80gig + 2x160 WD Hard Drives and a ATI XTX 1900 512 Graf Card, that i can use to set up a secound rig.

Is there anyone to use your 2nd PC? If so it makes everything seem a lot more sensible than it currently does. If not, are you going to play against yourself with one hand on each?

Nullvoid · 7 Aug 2007 at 17:08

We don't yet know how demanding the upcoming games titles will be (Crysis etc) and nvidia are not that far off from releasing their next-gen cards. Both of those things suggest that buying a 2nd 8800gtx right now might not be the best way to spend your money (unless of course there is a specific game you currently own which you can't play using the level of eye candy you desire?).

A q6600 + ultra-120 extreme + an additional 2gb of ram wouldn't seem that bad an idea though.

mattyrigby00 · 7 Aug 2007 at 17:12

yes + the 850w is plenty for anything, id wait until the next generation of graphics cards/cpu's to upgrade from that, quad core might be useful though

PurplePuppet · 7 Aug 2007 at 17:28

Well I have just ordered all the parts for the upgrade, the addiction got to me :eek:

As for my 2nd pc...I will use aswell, but always nice to have a back up pc!!!
Thanks for the info guys...I know it sounds like I have ignored you all, but you know what its like once you`ve made your mind up.

truebluecfc · 7 Aug 2007 at 19:01

Your choice i suppose, I could afford SLI 8800 Ultra's Dual 30" monitors but i dont I just buy the cheapest possible rig which can handle any games out at 1680x1050 so when new stuff comes out or becomes mainstream such as DDR3 for example I have the money to buy it straight away so I'm never outdated so to speak.