Graphics Upgrade, But cpu might limit it?

KnightStalker · 23 Aug 2011 at 18:11

Right im stuck on my system, i want things to look nicer and smoother, but at the same time i cant do it all at once...So CPU is an E6300 C2D oc'd from 1.8ghz to 3.2ghz and a measley 4850 512mb lol - So really what do i do? and what can i get within a 120 budget..

KnightStalker · 23 Aug 2011 at 18:18

God knows my PSU now lol, i do believe its an OCZ of some sort with blue modular cables, been a long time since ive looked at it lol.

Edit..520w Modstream rings a bell, but without taking my case panels off im not sure.

KnightStalker · 23 Aug 2011 at 18:54

Any other inbetweeners worth looking at aswell? id settle for a middle range card, anything has to be better than my ageing 4850 right lol.

KnightStalker · 23 Aug 2011 at 19:16

Righto, ill see what i can do this week, So CPU wont bottleneck the new card too much?

KnightStalker · 24 Aug 2011 at 04:53

I know the 6870 seems to be decent, but is the 6850 worth looking at? Spotted a Black edition in a local store yesterday for £111.98, dunno if thats worth looking at, even if i buy it then re-sell it lol

KnightStalker · 24 Aug 2011 at 07:52

Aye i know, im just looking at all the options thats all, as i can probably barter with the shop as its a little independent place - but in the grand scheme of things are they just as good - got to remember im coming from a 4850 lol so anything moden is gonna be an improvement.

KnightStalker · 24 Aug 2011 at 08:07

I literally have no idea, id have to go in and ask them to open it up, as i only saw the box in the window, which is what promted me to think about upgrading the graphics as the price was fairly low.

the first link doesnt work, think i saw something on the box saying 820mhz, something like that

KnightStalker · 24 Aug 2011 at 10:01

Ok I concede, 6870 it is, pre ordered :-)