Upgrade CPU or GPU?

GizmoTheMogwai · 29 Oct 2009 at 12:07

I'm running a 4850 with a E5200 dual core overclocked to 3.2ghz currently.

I was wondering what would be the next upgrade to this system. I was thinking of getting the 5870 when that lowers in price.

GizmoTheMogwai · 29 Oct 2009 at 12:26

C64 said:
I'd sell the 4850 and get a 4890 at a bargain price rather than pay £200 for a 5850.

Would that really make that much of a difference?

GizmoTheMogwai · 29 Oct 2009 at 12:36

My reason for upgrading is that with games like L4D and Killing floor I see dips in FPS to the low 40's, which is quite distracting if you're playing on a HD-TV like I am...

GizmoTheMogwai · 29 Oct 2009 at 12:51

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-270-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=

Would this CPU reap better performance?