Upgrade time!

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 21:15

Is my pc still a capable machine or should I make a new build?

Finally I decided its time to upgrade how can I improve and upgrade this build for better gaming performance?

I don't have a budget but money isn't an issue.

Antec 900
Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 Intel X38
Q6600 @ 3 GHZ
OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB 1066MHz Dual Channel
Samsung SpinPoint 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache 7200 RPM
PowerColor HD 3870 XT X2 1GB GDDR3 256bit
Antec TruePower Quattro 850W Modular PSU

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 22:05

coughs said:
That computer is a beast and is very capable in the gaming world.

pooley said:
+1

franco_22 said:
If you're going to upgrade atleast wait for the new GPU's and processors to come out (few months).

Just upgrade your graphics card the rest is fine.

Are you sure as it's 3-4 years old?

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 22:26

May I ask whats wrong with the gpu and what games would it struggle to play?

What gpu do you recommend?

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 22:42

Should I also get a SSD and a new 32mb cache HDD or is it unnecessary?

as I currently have 500GB Hard Drive 16MB cache?

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 22:49

Thanks for your help, is the antec 900/Noctua NH D14 sufficient enough for an overclock?

and I aint experienced in overclocking and I was wondering is it capable getting 4ghz with a this chip

nlr · 13 Aug 2010 at 23:49

setter said:
Dont think thats the proper vid, the screenshot shows the rig running at 1976 mhz, 329x6, the multiplier dropped down from the default of 9, (speedstep/c1e enabled), if put under load the true vid could be anything from 1.200 to 1.32500 which is the highest for the q6600.

How do i find real vid?

nlr · 19 Aug 2010 at 21:02

Can someone summarize what I should UPGRADE to make my current computer good for my gaming needs? I have around £850 but I am only willing to buy things which are necessary.

Just to remind you:

Antec 900
Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 Intel X38
Q6600 @ 3 GHZ
OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB 1066MHz Dual Channel
Samsung SpinPoint 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache 7200 RPM
PowerColor HD 3870 XT X2 1GB GDDR3 256bit
Antec TruePower Quattro 850W Modular PSU

nlr · 19 Aug 2010 at 21:23

Could you explain why you picked the 470?

and could you give me some sort of idea on how much of a boost I will get with a 470 + C300 from my current specs?

nlr · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:05

I am thinking about getting the 480 but doesn't it produce a lot of noise and heat and I heard it causes the card many problems?

nlr · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:13

Is there an equivalent ATI card or better ATI card which doesn't produce much heat and less noise?

nlr · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:31

But i'm sure the drivers can only get better? A company like ATI will eventually improve them right?

would I hear my 480 in a fractal design case which supposedly have noise deadening material?

nlr · 20 Aug 2010 at 16:33

would I hear a 480 AMP in a fractal design case which supposedly has noise canceling material?