Rig Update?

[vegettoxp]

Hello there Guys, I just wanted to get your opinions before I pull the trigger on updating current system hardware. Just to let you know, I happy with my current rig, but I have that crazy habbit that I need to keep it up-to-date with news toys. I just wanted to ask you and have your look at my Rig Config and let me know what I need to update. Thank you for your time and help!

My Current Rig Info:

Case - CM HAF92 (I am not 100% happy, maybe looking for a new one)
PS - Corsair - HX620
Motherboard - Asus Maximus Formula SE (Chiptset X38)
Processor - Intell QX9770 (Quad-Core)
System Ram - G-SKills 8GB
Graphic Card - ATI 5850

Your Thoughs on Updates?

Josh

 

[IndyColtsFan]

I am not sure why you would need to update that rig. It looks fine. My main rig in my signature performs well and you have a much better video card than I have. Maybe add an SSD?

 

[vegettoxp]

Well I hear all these new toys coming out, I feel like that I am being left out. I am looking at the Motherboard and I believe that X58 is the latest chipset and I have the Itch to update that.

 

[trinislacker]

this is some kind of show of post?

you have and extreme quad core, directx 11 GPU.

then again people who are willing to buy E-Editions probably are willing to upgrade just for the fun of it

 

[vegettoxp]

yup, I agree. Updating Is Fun!

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Updating is fun, but sometimes unnecessary. X58 might be "the latest," but that also requires a new CPU and RAM. If you want something that would actually give you a tangible performance increase, get a SSD and load the OS on it.

 

[MisterDonut]

If this is just for gaming and nothing too extreme, I'll take that $400. You will get zip for significant performance increase. Even if I were to upgrade, 1366 platform is only good (gaming-wise) for the support of multiple GPU's. Otherwise the 1156 is just as good =/.

 

[vegettoxp]

lol, I agree. I am really waitng for the 6core Processor and the Sandbridge Chipset. So most of you guys Recommend me getting SSD.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

lol, I agree. I am really waitng for the 6core Processor and the Sandbridge Chipset. So most of you guys Recommend me getting SSD.

Yes, that is probably the only thing that will give you a noticeable boost. Unless you want to go Crossfire but there isn't enough information to determine if that would help or not. My guess is no.

 

[MisterDonut]

lol, I agree. I am really waitng for the 6core Processor and the Sandbridge Chipset. So most of you guys Recommend me getting SSD.

Yeah, it will give you a nice boost in speed, but if the rig is for mainly gaming purposes, it won't be worth the money =x. Other than that, if you would like to have one, it's one hell of a HDD speed boost...My friend has two 30gb OCZ in R0 and won't get off its nuts.

 

[vegettoxp]

Sweet. I have the New Raptor installed as my main HD, but I guess the SSD would be better then the Raptor?

 

[betasub]

Sweet. I have the New Raptor installed as my main HD, but I guess the SSD would be better then the Raptor?

hahaha. Seriously.

 

[vegettoxp]

hahaha. Seriously.

Yes, Thank You!