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Is my computer good enough?
- Thread starter Kimmy
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My power supply is HyperPower.
I can overclock the CPU to 3.0ghz. I did it once for a few days. The temps went from 22 to 25 so I put it back down again.
I’m not sure about the other questions asked. I’m not very good with computers. My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (if that helps)
My monitor is always 1024 x 768.
Jessica
I can overclock the CPU to 3.0ghz. I did it once for a few days. The temps went from 22 to 25 so I put it back down again.
I’m not sure about the other questions asked. I’m not very good with computers. My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (if that helps)
My monitor is always 1024 x 768.
Jessica
At 3.0ghz under load, my temps were 55 to 58. I know this because I ran the X3:TC rolling demo for ages.
My monitor will go to 1280 x 1024. My graphics card is an 8800GTS 640 OC (bought from Overclocker two years ago). Sometimes my screen goes black. Everything still works just no display. Hence the need for a new graphics card.
Jessica
My monitor will go to 1280 x 1024. My graphics card is an 8800GTS 640 OC (bought from Overclocker two years ago). Sometimes my screen goes black. Everything still works just no display. Hence the need for a new graphics card.
Jessica
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.
Everyone is being so helpful.
I didn’t really want to upgrade so much. I’m hoping to have a new computer built around the new Intel i7 CPU later on this year. All I wanted to do now was upgrade my GPU. I understand now that the 285 is over-priced and that I should go for an alternative that would save me money, but still performs well.
How much faster is the 275 compared to my old 8800GTS? Does any one know of a comparison chart?
I’ve been looking at this:-
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-086-BG&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=
If I overclock my CPU to 3.0ghz and buy the 275, how much faster (in %) will my computer be.
Thanks to everyone.
Jessica
Everyone is being so helpful.
I didn’t really want to upgrade so much. I’m hoping to have a new computer built around the new Intel i7 CPU later on this year. All I wanted to do now was upgrade my GPU. I understand now that the 285 is over-priced and that I should go for an alternative that would save me money, but still performs well.
How much faster is the 275 compared to my old 8800GTS? Does any one know of a comparison chart?
I’ve been looking at this:-
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-086-BG&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=
If I overclock my CPU to 3.0ghz and buy the 275, how much faster (in %) will my computer be.
Thanks to everyone.
Jessica
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Thanks guys,
I think I understand. I am thinking ahead. I’ll be upgrading the rest of my computer soon. But, as I need a new graphics card now, I thought I’d buy a decent card ready for my next upgrade (which may include a new monitor).
As per my original post, if I bought (say, now) a 275 would my existing setup handle it (for now)?
I wasn’t really thinking about resolutions and monitor size, I was thinking more about watts and CPU power (or whatever its called).
Cheers..
I think I understand. I am thinking ahead. I’ll be upgrading the rest of my computer soon. But, as I need a new graphics card now, I thought I’d buy a decent card ready for my next upgrade (which may include a new monitor).
As per my original post, if I bought (say, now) a 275 would my existing setup handle it (for now)?
I wasn’t really thinking about resolutions and monitor size, I was thinking more about watts and CPU power (or whatever its called).
Cheers..