Graphics Card Upgrade for old PC

[mickyflinn]

Thanks. Would replacing the cpu with a X5650 make much difference do you think?

It adds 2 extra cores and runs at the same clock speed as your cpu. Iracing doesn't benefit from more cores from what I've read but it mite help with background tasks.

For £12 its worth a punt.

 

[TJT]

It adds 2 extra cores and runs at the same clock speed as your cpu. Iracing doesn't benefit from more cores from what I've read but it mite help with background tasks.

For £12 its worth a punt.

It certainly is. I really appreciate all your help and advice. One last question: would that mean that going for the more expensive x5675 or W3690 wouldn't make much difference for iRacing either?

 

[Dg834man]

x5675 at £20 odd quid on ebay is a bargain, are you going to overclock or just leave it at stock? you will also have to flash the bios on the motherboard to get it to run.

 

[TJT]

Just leave it at stock I think - I'm trying to learn about these things as quick as I can - slightly frightening when you say 'you will also have to flash the bios on the motherboard to get it to run'. Bit more learning to do!