Looking for an upgrade GPU or CPU??

kPATm · 2 Nov 2010 at 19:07

Hello. Well Iv had my current system for over 2 years now so its getting a bit old. Im looking at upgrading it but Im not sure what would be the best way to go. Either a new CPU or a GPU. I currently have

Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 @ 3ghz
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
Corsair 3GB (3x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2
8800 GTX

I mostly game on my PC at 1920x1080 and I like them to look good. I really would like to keep my mobo and ram as I cant afford a full system upgrade at this time. Any help would be grately appreciated.

I probably have about £100 to spend at the most

kPATm · 2 Nov 2010 at 19:25

TBH I cant really justify throwing £400+ on a new PC so saving up is a no go. Would I see a good performance increase with a Q6600? Are there any GPU's better than my 8800 GTX for round about £100? Im talking either new or second hand on the CPU or GPU here

OH the GPU HAS to be NVidia something to do with my HD TV not getting on with ATI??

kPATm · 2 Nov 2010 at 19:38

That card does look good. Is it way better than my 8800GTX? So its either the GTX 460 or a second hand Q6600 and it looks like I only have until tonight to make up my mind???
Will my PSU cope with the GX 4600 its a OCZ Stealth XStream 600W PSU?

kPATm · 2 Nov 2010 at 19:50

Is the GTX 460 much or any longer than my 8800GTX as the 8800 just fits in my case?

kPATm · 2 Nov 2010 at 21:29

Ah just put the 460 in my basket but I forgot about delivery nearly £130 including postage. I know its not much more than £117 but its a psychological thing I suppose. Im not sure now???