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Hey guys ,
The time has come for me to re-build my system as I am having some performance issues in some of the more modern games. I am building this rig mostly for gaming but I will also use it for the more general stuff. I Might also need to run a VM or 2 which means I might need extra memory. My current specs are as follows.
It's been a while since I checked around for hardware so I'm mostly posting to know what are the better parts to buy nowadays.
CPU - I am not sure if I should go for an i7 or an i5. From what I have read it seems that performance wise for games an i5 easily matches the i7. In which case what are the better i5s.
GPU - I plan to buy the GTX580 and use my current GTX295 as a dedicated PhysX card also will connect my second monitor to it. Will the 295 keep up with the 580(will it boost the fps or will it make no difference at all?)
For RAM and a MOBO I am open for suggestions. I don't want to limit myselff with a budget yet.
If you guys think I need to provide more info do tell!
Thanks.
The time has come for me to re-build my system as I am having some performance issues in some of the more modern games. I am building this rig mostly for gaming but I will also use it for the more general stuff. I Might also need to run a VM or 2 which means I might need extra memory. My current specs are as follows.
- CPU : 2.40 gigahertz Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
- GPU : Nvidia GTX 295
- RAM : 4 gig
- MOBO : ASUS P5K SE
- Case : Cooler Master HAF 922
- HD : OCZ-VERTEX2 3.5 [Hard drive] (120.03 GB)
- Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid SATA-II 2.5"
It's been a while since I checked around for hardware so I'm mostly posting to know what are the better parts to buy nowadays.
CPU - I am not sure if I should go for an i7 or an i5. From what I have read it seems that performance wise for games an i5 easily matches the i7. In which case what are the better i5s.
GPU - I plan to buy the GTX580 and use my current GTX295 as a dedicated PhysX card also will connect my second monitor to it. Will the 295 keep up with the 580(will it boost the fps or will it make no difference at all?)
For RAM and a MOBO I am open for suggestions. I don't want to limit myselff with a budget yet.
If you guys think I need to provide more info do tell!
Thanks.