Im currently running a core2 duo...e6600...can i replace with quad core?

Adam Senior · 13 Oct 2008 at 20:25

Heya all...just got a bit of cash in bank and i wouldnt mind upgrading my PC for when Farcry2 arrives.

Current Spec.

Core2 duo. e6600 default speeds.
x1900 512meg.
2gig giel ram. forgotten speeds

and asus p5b delux mobo...

Iv got about £250bar to blow...I was thiking either new ram and gfx...or new gfx and cpu....cause iv heard quad core cpu's boost performance allot in Farcry2.

Thanks.

Adam.x

FLee5 · 13 Oct 2008 at 21:00

I think that a new graphics card is the most important change you could make. So how about graphics card and ram and maybe a new cpu cooler and clock your current cpu.

Adam Senior · 13 Oct 2008 at 21:02

I dont think i would need a new cooler...i suppose i could clock my cpu.

Thanh55 · 13 Oct 2008 at 21:04

You should upgrade new graphic crad depend on your screen size. The rest look ok for gaming.

Adam Senior · 13 Oct 2008 at 22:15

Iv got a del 24"

Arge · 13 Oct 2008 at 22:15

Adam Senior said:
cause iv heard quad core cpu's boost performance allot in Farcry2.

I am about to upgrade my gpu and cpu for farcry2, where did you hear farcry2 favours quad core ? got a link ?

if it will make a big difference this info could swing my decision.

Adam Senior · 13 Oct 2008 at 22:48

Arge said:
I am about to upgrade my gpu and cpu for farcry2, where did you hear farcry2 favours quad core ? got a link ?

if it will make a big difference this info could swing my decision.

Heya m8t...i cant remember exaclty..i think it was some were on www.n4g.com

What i read was that quad core gives a 40% boost in performance...tho i dont know if thats a boost from a single core processor..or a dual core one. But i presume it would be over a dual core as who has single core processors now when playing games

Adam Senior · 13 Oct 2008 at 22:49

Haha..look...i googled it and it sent me right back to OcUK

lol...Linky here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17927776

pastymuncher · 14 Oct 2008 at 15:26

You need to upgrade that X1900 before getting a new cpu. That would make a huge difference, especially on a 24" monitor. Clocking you E6600 to 3-3.4Ghz would see a sizeable boost too. You will need a half decent cooler though. The Akasa AK 965 is cheap and quite good. Shame on you for running at stock speed.

Arge · 14 Oct 2008 at 20:31

hmmm this is putting me off buying a new processor untill i know more !

what to do, what to do !?? :confused:

slowrunner · 14 Oct 2008 at 20:35

new graphics card and a bit of clocking up, other than that maybe a increase in RAM?

Huw_Dawson · 14 Oct 2008 at 20:41

Spend £60 and get this most excellent being:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Farcry will run perfectly fine with that CPU, I'm willing to bet.

- Huw

Arge · 14 Oct 2008 at 21:01

im pretty sure my 8800gts is equivelent if not better than the 4670 !??

wanna see farcry2 in its full glory haha.

about the cpu, seems its either a q6600 or an e8400, or keep my current e6300 (its already overclocked a fair amount !)

confused !

Huw_Dawson · 14 Oct 2008 at 22:32

I'm 95% sure that the 4670 will be faster. I'd need to recheck the specs of your GTS first mind.

- Huw

Arge · 14 Oct 2008 at 22:52

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,659355/Reviews/PCGH_Review_Radeon_HD_4670_and_HD_4650/?page=6

gets badly beaten by the 8800gt and the gts is faster than that so that would be a downgrade !

not the way i really wanna go for farcry eye candy

Fisk · 15 Oct 2008 at 00:41

With £250, buy a 4870 1Gb (the powercolor one on OCUK is a good price), get 2Gb more of the same ram, overclock your processor (should reach at least 3ghz).

Should be fine then (though I don't know about max settings for Far Cry 2 with that on a 24", we'll have to wait and see).

PhillyDee · 15 Oct 2008 at 00:44

I have my E6600 clocked at 3.4, and its spot on. Better to make do with the hardware you have. Get A better than stock cooler and new graphics.

MeatLoaf · 15 Oct 2008 at 09:38

I agree a new graphics card should be top of your list.

With £250 id be inclined to get 4870 GFX card and 4Gb of this RAM :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit

You could then sell your current RAM / GFX card to recoup some of the cost.

I dont think anyone else has asked, but what PSU do you have?

I keep itching to upgrade myself but i just dont think the cost of a GTX260 and maybe a quad will see much of a gain over my current 8800GTX and CPU

pastymuncher · 15 Oct 2008 at 11:03

Huw_Dawson said:
Spend £60 and get this most excellent being:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Farcry will run perfectly fine with that CPU, I'm willing to bet.

- Huw

Are you having a laugh? The 4670 is on a performance similar to a 3850. Sometimes it beats a 3850 and sometimes the 3850 beats it, by quite a bit. A 8800GTS would crucify it. Try doing some research before making a recommendation.

pastymuncher · 15 Oct 2008 at 11:20

Arge said:
im pretty sure my 8800gts is equivelent if not better than the 4670 !??

wanna see farcry2 in its full glory haha.

about the cpu, seems its either a q6600 or an e8400, or keep my current e6300 (its already overclocked a fair amount !)

confused !

He is very wrong. A 4670 is in no way better than a 8800 series card. I think he's on a different planet.

I would keep your cpu and clock it further and depending on res, possibly get a 4870. If you have a less than 22" monitor though i would stick with your GTS.