sorry, yet another spec thread!

dmx07 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:10

Hi all.
I'm looking to upgrade from the system below and wondered what would be a worthy upgrade. I'm considering the i5 3750 k, 7870 gpu and either a Gigabyte or Asus board to go with it. I'll also need some RAM.

Corsair HX520 (I'd like to keep this if it will run the 7870 ok)
i7 920
Gigabyte X58 UD4P
HD6850 GPU
6Gb Corsair value ram
Noctua cpu cooler

So this system has been and still is excellent. I've started playing rFactor and the GPU is struggling a bit so thought I may as well take the opportunity to upgrade a few components.

Do u think my PSU will be ok to keep and run the bits I mentioned above? Are there any alternative s I should consider?

Any guidance appreciated.

RJC · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:15

Price checks can only be done in the Members Market (could you edit this part out please

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You might be able to access this area.

T345 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:24

Wait till haswell xD

dmx07 · 1 Jun 2013 at 15:36

Edited. My bad.
When is Haswell due to launch?

Idleman · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:10

I would stick with what you have and just get a better Gpu.

andybird123 · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:24

Idleman said:
I would stick with what you have and just get a better Gpu.

this, overclock the 920 (if you aren't already) and stick in a better GPU, maybe switch to 8GB of RAM, job done for another 12-18months
that 920 should push anything up to a 7970 if AMD is your bag

dmx07 · 1 Jun 2013 at 16:45

Sounds sensible, no point throwing money away and maybe in 12 months there will something new to drool over. Thanks!