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But the problem is that GTX560 and GTX 6950 2GB are pretty much around the same level performance as the 5870, so it's more of a "sidegrade" than "upgrade". Even with overclocking and flashing, I doubt he's even gonna notice the little higher performance on the GTX560 and 6950 2GB (flashed to 6970) with his current CPU at the current speed.A GTX 580 would be limited by your CPU IMHO, something like a 6950 (ideally a revision 1 flashable card) or a GTX 560ti would be an ideal sweet-spot upgrade with that CPU for around £200 or £190 respectively.
If I stayed with the 5870 what would be a good upgrade in terms of CPU?
I have a P182 case and 650w PSU that I would want to keep - along with the 5870 and an xfi sound card.
I would want something that it going to last a couple years for gaming - then I could upgrade the card next year.
I know nothing about the i series CPU's.
Hmmmm the Q9650 seems like a good idea - I had assumed the i7's were significantly better for gaming.
What would be a good card to go with it - in the £250 - £300 range - or would I likely see a big improvement with my 5870?
Hmmmm the Q9650 seems like a good idea - I had assumed the i7's were significantly better for gaming.
What would be a good card to go with it - in the £250 - £300 range - or would I likely see a big improvement with my 5870?