Upgrading ready for bf3 skyrim etc

damadom0 · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:33

Hey all had these comp bits for a while now and i think it maybe time for an upgrade, been out of the loop for a few years so i dont really know whats good.

i dont really have a budget but nothing super expensive here are my specs:

cpu:q6600 at 3.25ghz
gpu:ati 5850
ram:kingston 1066hmz hyperx
mobo:asus p5q deluxe
Dont need a case or psu as i have 1300watt

TY

stulid · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:36

Cant see whats wrong with what you got, a [email protected] is a great speed for that great chip.

Is the RAM 4GB?

What motherboard do you have?

Because im thinking you should crossfire another 5850.

damadom0 · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:43

yes its 4gb and the mobo i have is the asus p5q deluxe, i was thinking of getting the q6600 watercooled then bumping it up for 4ghz?

Reaper 392 · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:50

damadom0 said:
yes its 4gb and the mobo i have is the asus p5q deluxe, i was thinking of getting the q6600 watercooled then bumping it up for 4ghz?

waste of money. if your going to spend a fortune on watercooling you might as well spend it on an i5 sandybridge + new motherboard instead. it'll be a bigger improvement than a few extra Ghz on the Q6600

*edit*
or do stulids far more sensible solution below because the Q6600 is still pretty good

stulid · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:53

damadom0 said:
yes its 4gb and the mobo i have is the asus p5q deluxe, i was thinking of getting the q6600 watercooled then bumping it up for 4ghz?

I think you should just spend £80 on a second hand 5850 and crossfire it with the other one,

6970 vs 5850 CF - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/292?vs=303

Maybe buy a SSD too.

damadom0 · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:55

True well i havent tried to get more out of this cpu yet, ive got a artic cooler for it so its well cooled might try for 3.5ghz

damadom0 · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:57

wow SSD'S are expensive

ill have a look for a second 5850 it doesnt have to be the same one does it?

stulid · 24 Aug 2011 at 23:58

damadom0 said:
True well i havent tried to get more out of this cpu yet, ive got a artic cooler for it so its well cooled might try for 3.5ghz

Save your upgrade money, buy another 5850 and see how the game plays, then if you want more you can then do a CPU/RAM and motherboard upgrade.

A Q6600 over 3ghz is a good performer.

ill have a look for a second 5850 it doesnt have to be the same one does it?

Nope.

wakayoda · 25 Aug 2011 at 00:16

You can get a SSD at a minimum of £80 at the most, wouldn't trust one at that price but it is possible

damadom0 · 25 Aug 2011 at 17:17

would it matter if i get a 2gb 5850 instead of a 1gb like the one i have now? for crossfire that is

Reaper 392 · 25 Aug 2011 at 17:20

damadom0 said:
would it matter if i get a 2gb 5850 instead of a 1gb like the one i have now? for crossfire that is

i dont think it would matter, but the 2GB one would only use 1GB of its RAM.

its probably cheaper to get a 1GB version

King Damager · 25 Aug 2011 at 17:30

wakayoda said:
You can get a SSD at a minimum of £80 at the most, wouldn't trust one at that price but it is possible

£78*
http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-008-CR

And it's stonkingly good!

Also what make is your PSU? I know you say it's 1300W but yeah... Generic is icky!

kd

damadom0 · 25 Aug 2011 at 22:23

erm i would think its an antec as it came with my p190 case may only be 1200 watts not sure, its one 800watt and one 400 watt