Upgrade ideas

JW1993 · 14 Jul 2010 at 20:47

I'm looking to make a few adjustments to my current set up, the spec is in the sig. I also have an NZXT Gamma case which in my opinion, is rubbish so i'm looking to get a HAF X case sometime in the near future. I also have a Belkin Router and an Edimax wireless card, which are both pretty poor. I can only achieve speeds of 135Mbps at most due to some settings, if anyone can identify which settings need to be changed so I can achieve full 300Mbps I would be grateful!

My system seems to have a problem running GTA IV sometimes depending on what other programs I have been running beforehand, however it is really fustrating.

My 5770 is a VTX 3D version but it is currently be auctioned so i'm looking for a replacement, maybe an Nvidia option or a 5830/5870? Suggestions please!

So basically i'm looking for any sort of upgrade suggestions that you think may be a bonus to my system.

Thanks!

stulid · 14 Jul 2010 at 20:58

Nvidia GTX460 1GB

JW1993 · 14 Jul 2010 at 22:35

I've heard a fair bit of the 460, is it faily good value for money?

xBLiNG · 14 Jul 2010 at 22:37

The 460 is definitely the better of the new Nvidia cards, better price : performance, not so bad for heat and power draw too.

stulid · 14 Jul 2010 at 22:38

its awesome, especially with a little overclocking, or buy a pre-overclocked version.

have you tried the graphics card forum? http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18163136

Nvidia back in the fight....

Fallen god · 14 Jul 2010 at 23:57

Wow I just looked at those review and that card is nuts. If your looking at spend the money for 5870 then maybe get 2 of those, in some of the benchmarks it was as good or close to 2 5870

JW1993 · 15 Jul 2010 at 01:43

Ah well i'll deffinitly check that card out. How is the HAF x coming up in peoples opinions?

Fallen god · 15 Jul 2010 at 05:14

footyfan93 said:
Ah well i'll deffinitly check that card out. How is the HAF x coming up in peoples opinions?

HAF-X looks like a nice case, but personally its ugly as a dog XD. I would also take a look at some of the Silverstone and Lian Li cases around the same price.

JW1993 · 15 Jul 2010 at 12:04

I'm not too fussed about the look of the case, I don't think it's too bad to be honest

. I like room too, i'll take a look at them cases though!