Possible Upgrade With Previous Parts ?

mad_weegie · 15 Sep 2011 at 11:58

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail
Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX)

If i added the above parts to my system, would it be good upgrade? as i plan to get machine ready for BF3 etc. I plan to purchase a new GFX card after the game is out as when i ran the Alpha my current card handled the game fine.

Would PSU be ok that i currently have for the new build.

stulid · 15 Sep 2011 at 12:07

That is a good upgrade - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/53?vs=288

I plan to purchase a new GFX card after the game is out as when i ran the Alpha my current card handled the game fine.

Try a second hand 5870 for Crossfire? http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/300?vs=306

Would PSU be ok that i currently have for the new build.

Yes.

mad_weegie · 15 Sep 2011 at 12:18

Thanks for your advice and feedback bud

mp260767 · 15 Sep 2011 at 13:00

any reason your looking to upgrade if the system (if its the one in your sig) coped with the alpha ?

mad_weegie · 15 Sep 2011 at 13:12

mp260767 said:
any reason your looking to upgrade if the system (if its the one in your sig) coped with the alpha ?

Just had this system build for a few years now, and would like to treat myself! getting a bit more future proof so to say.

mp260767 · 15 Sep 2011 at 13:52

in that case if it runs bf3 ok as it is hold on until the new amd chips are released, to see how they perform against the latest intel's.