PC Upgrading Help!

[GamingRealist]

Hey guys, im pretty new here, so take it easy.

I'm thinking about upgrading my PC.

So here is my current PC specs:
AMD Phenom II X4 850 3.3 GHz
GTX 560 TI
8GB Ram DDR3

I am going to upgrade my Graphics card to a GTX 660 TI EVGA, and my CPU to an AMD Phenom II X4 965.
What difference will this upgrade do to my gaming? Will it improve FPS and quality?


Thanks lads.

 

[GamingRealist]

The reviews show that the 660ti's are good, between the 7870 and 7950. Saying you can have a 7950 for the same price, id go 7950.

I would suggest upgrading your CPU more. It will bottleneck your GPU (if you get a 7950/660ti). Ideally youre wanting a 2500k/3570k and a Z68/Z77 motherboard.

If you want a quick fix a X6 1090/1100 may be a good idea until you afford to upgrade the CPU and Mobo too...

As i dont really have the money to buy a new mobo, is my current one okay? It is an ASUS M5A78L-M.

TY.

 

[GamingRealist]

That mobo will take a X6 1090/1100, yes.

Thanks for or reply, and just another thing, will this mobo run i5 2500k?

 

[GamingRealist]

You current mobo will run AM3 & AM3+ chips only. Take a look. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=1967

Which one would you say is the best out of those 4 CPU's? Especially for gaming.

Cheers.

 

[GamingRealist]

Hot damn! FX-4170 seems to be a good CPU for me. Thanks for all the replys. Oh yeah, instead of a 660 TI i'm investing in an AMD 7950.

TY again.