Should I upgrade with this good offer?

[Slufa111]

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz - 214.99
Asrock z77 Extreme4 134.99 w/ free 8gb Crucial RAM

total: 349.98

Coming from:


ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz @ 4.7ghz
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

 

[DSF]

It's not really much of an upgrade. You've got an overclocking-capable chipset and CPU, so you'd see about the same benefit just from doing that if you're interested.

 

[Slufa111]

I was just considering it because of the 65 dollar discount

(free ram and 15 off the motherboard)

 

[lehtv]

Sandy to Ivy is a pointless sidegrade. You won't be able to OC the 3570K as high as the 2500K, the performance will be the same in the end. And even if it wasn't, it'd still be a pointless sidegrade.

 

[Slufa111]

Thanks! I have the upgrade itch but I can't find anything that could be upgraded

ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
LG DVD Burner Black SATA
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2
SAPPHIRE 100312-3SR Radeon HD 6950 Dirt3 Edition 2GB
Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III
COOLER MASTER HAF 912

 

[denis280]

The mouse.lol

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Could definitely upgrade the videocard if you wanted. Although im not one to talk seeing as how I'm using a 6870.

 

[jaydeee]

I also think that this is not much of an upgrade.
How about just taking the RAM?

 

[Slufa111]

Why would I take the ram when all my slots are full?

I was thinking upgrading my video card but what exactly is the best bang for the buck? 6950 is a great card

 

[mfenn]

Thanks! I have the upgrade itch but I can't find anything that could be upgraded

ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
LG DVD Burner Black SATA
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2
SAPPHIRE 100312-3SR Radeon HD 6950 Dirt3 Edition 2GB
Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III
COOLER MASTER HAF 912

The only thing that needs an upgrade there is the GPU. A 6950 2GB is on average slower than the $180 7850. For $360 AR, you can get a 7970 3GB which is about twice as fast as your current card. That'll make a lot bigger impact than a Sandy -> Ivy sidegrade.

 

[biostud]

What monitor do you have?
What about sound/speaker setup?

 

[Slufa111]

Yamaha 5.1 setup
And a 24in asus 1080p

How much do you think I could get for the video card

 

[dave_the_nerd]

~$150, prolly.

 

[Slufa111]

Best bang for the buck card?

 

[Blain]

You should pass, it's not worth it.

 

[LagunaX]

Unless you can get that 3570k to 4.7ghz (which you can) or above, it is not an upgrade as a 4.5-6ghz 3570k is about the same performance as a 4.7ghz 2500k. Virtu MVP? That's about it. Haswell comes in late Summer.

 

[Slufa111]

Too bad they dont sell 6950 anymore. Get one more cheap and crossfire it!

 

[Sleepingforest]

There are many Ebay options for around $150. Scout around on their (some are auctions; many have no bids.)

 

[mfenn]

Too bad they dont sell 6950 anymore. Get one more cheap and crossfire it!

You have the budget for a 7970, just get that. Double the performance and no Crossfire headaches.