Spec Check Do I Need Better GFX

[littledave]

E6600
Gigabyte DS3
2GB Corsair Dminator Pc2-6400C4
Scythe Ninja

Currently using my old gfx card which is a 7600GT will this hold it back a lot how would a 7800GTX compare.

Not planning on going mad overclocking but 3ghz stable would be nice, is this easily attainable for a beginner following the guides posted

 

[semi-pro waster]

The 7800GTX is a far better graphics card than the 7600GT, I'm not sure on the exact comparison but from memory I think it is something in the order of twice as fast. It will partly depend on what sort of resolutions and detail levels you play at but if you have the 7800GTX (and your signature makes it look like you do) then I'd highly recommend using that.

The rest looks fine, overclocking is by no means guaranteed but the parts you are buying give you a good chance at 3ghz or more.

 

[pastymuncher]

For a comparison of the cards have a play with the interactive charts at Toms Hardware here . If it's the 512mb GTX you will need to select that one instead.