computer upgrade or build new with existing parts

[Gelst]

Ok I am looking at upgrading a 3 yr old PC and I need some advice to find the best parts and to make sure everything is compatible..

Would you guys just scrap this old stuff and build new pc, I have 800 for upgrades +/- , if so please link setup so I can go from there thanks!

Ok first off here is my Mobo..

EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI FTW ATX Intel Motherboard


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813188026


This is my current cpu that I want to upgrade, need some advice to find a better CPU for gaming.

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037


I was looking at this CPU to upgrade to, It looks like most of these chips are being cancelled since they are old technology. will this CPU work with my MOBO, is it good and is there anything better for around the same price ?

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3GHz Processor

http://www.officedepot.com/a/produ [...] erralID=NA



I am adding this video card to SLI, I just bought one a few weeks ago and I want another one..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130661

Last thing this is my current power supply that I think I will need to upgrade after a new CPU and SLI video cards , any thoughts on a new power supply for about $200 ?


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004

Sorry for the long thread but I need some help, thanks for your time !

 

[sm625]

Your links are broken.

I was able to find it the video card on newegg though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130661

What is your current video card. I would try just upgrading that and see how it goes. Are you overclocking at all? I would think you should be running at 3.6GHz at least.

 

[BadThad]

Buy a used Q6600. I was in a similar situation so I bought a Q6600, a 5870 video card, new 650W PS, an SSD and couple new 1TB hard drives. It was a lot cheaper than starting from scratch and I'm happy and good for another 2-3 years.

 

[denis280]

I would take a bit from sm625 for upgrading the video card.
and from BadThad the 650W psu.

 

[Gelst]

Ok guys, first off thanks for everyone help and time. You guys have given me some great ideas for my computer build and I think I have it almost squared away. I just need some feedback on if what I have is solid. Any room for improvement ? Also what ram should I get?

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] pyublz2uf8

CORSAIR Professional Series HX750

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139010

ASRock Z68 Extreme3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 946a2b0531

EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1572-AR GeForce GTX 570

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130595


OK as it stands everything is going to run me about $850, I have $1000 to spend. I still need RAM advice and of course if you see improvements please let me know. SO how does the build look ?

 

[denis280]

it depend on you budget. this is the spec. from asrock.
Note1: 4PCS = dual channel, supports 2 modules and 4 modules
Note2: 2PCS = tested successfully with 2 modules
Note3: Due to the configuration of CPU, the default speeds of DDR3 2400/2200/2000/1800 MHz will operate at DDR3 2133/2133/1866/1600 MHz.
Note4: The O.C. mode is not guaranteed. It depends on whole system configuration and other parameters.
Note5: For system stability, use more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) when overclocking.
Note6 It is recommended to install memory module in DDR3_A2 or DDR3_B2 slot first!)

 

[THRiLL KiLL]

if i had the money you do i would do the following.

I wouldnt bother going new.

people are selling their old c2d quads cheap.

what i would invest my money on would be the following.

1. used proc quad.
2. used 5870 (no point on going to a 6870 unless you go crossfire or games start using more tessellation)
3. 700 watt quality powersupply
4. New ssd drive but only get one that is sata2 sata3 drives will perform slower in a sata2 environment.
5. pick up more memory so you are up at 8gb

then save the rest of the money