Would you upgrade...

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:33

...the below system?

ejr22 · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:40

If you're even asking then question then it seems to me that you already know the answer.

A big fat YES from me.

SfnX · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:41

depending on what u use, if gaming then id keep it, try and get a bigger OC.

Sindri · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:45

I wouldn't just upgrade for the sake of it.
With that kinda overclock on it i would've thought your system could handle most games/programs without a problem.

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:46

I just use it for gaming, the net and stuff.

LLBDTiberio · 2 Nov 2009 at 14:49

I'd say save your money, or if you absolutely want to upgrade just get a cheap Quadcore.

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:11

Cool this is the outcome i was hoping.

It does run well playing most games on max settings!

Probably will be better value for money 6 months to a year down the line.

I bought a Samsung 1TB F3 yesterday as i want to use my F1 for backup and the faster F3 speeds for a boot drive, so that should speed things up too!

marley82 · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:12

Get an SSD

LLBDTiberio · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:14

Exactly, if it doesn't seem to struggle then why waste the money?

pastymuncher · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:15

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:15

marley82 said:
Get an SSD

Not keen on these until the price levels out, the space increases and their reliability is a bit more proven.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:17

demon8991 said:
...the below system?

I cant see anything? Your sig?

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:19

Thegoon84 said:
I cant see anything? Your sig?

Yer the spec in my sig.

Banzai_Joe · 2 Nov 2009 at 15:26

Looks fine to me, i wouldn't throw any money at it as i don't think you'll see any noticeable difference by upgrading, unless you go the whole hog.
Save it all for a new rig mid 2010 when i7's will be cheaper....or their successors will be out.

ran_out · 2 Nov 2009 at 17:18

Personally i'd be happy with spec for a little while longer, i'm making do with an e6600 and a 512mb 4870 till things get a bit cheaper. Since upgrading for me will involve replacing pretty much everything and my current system handles almost everything i use it for easily i'm gonna wait until the new year at least.

BigRazer93 · 2 Nov 2009 at 17:20

Yep, I would save your money as the rig will last you a while longer.

Although, mabey a gpu increase wouldn't hurt? Ati 5850? Or mabey a 2nd 4870 as your motherboard is crossfire ready?

demon8991 · 2 Nov 2009 at 17:22

Yer i was thinking abother 4870 but then does this really double the performance?

BigRazer93 · 2 Nov 2009 at 17:29

demon8991 said:
Yer i was thinking abother 4870 but then does this really double the performance?

Here you go bud, here is a review of 4870's in crossfire
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/734/1/

Take into account that the test system is close to your rig, acept they have a quad core and you have a dual core but doesn't make a big difference as the dual core is good for games.

I think it's a fair upgrade. Be a better benift to you, as you game at a high rez and the upgrade will only cost your around £120.

Grimley · 2 Nov 2009 at 18:04

marley82 said:
Get an SSD

This & a 5870 or the equivalent nvidia card when they come out.