What should I upgrade next?

[mike420]

So, I am a noobie (standard disclaimer etc)...
My computer is great but I want to upgrade it anyways but I can't decide where to draw the line. I have a single core AMD4000+, an nVidia7600gt, 1 gig of 3200 DDR and a non-sli mobo. I'd like to go Sli, but I would have to buy a new mobo. If I buy a new mobo I'll probably want to get a pentium e6600 and high speed ram to boot! Is it worth it? I play Battlefield 2, CS:S, CIV4 and do a bit of photoshopping with 6megpixel photos. My thinking is to sell my current rig while I still can (anyone in Toronto interested?).

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Have nice speakers/headphones already?

 

[mike420]

I do indeed: Boston acoustic fronts and sub and zalman 6.1 surround headphones

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

How much money is in your pocket burning?

If you do want to try to sell it, head over to the FS/FT area and post up a thread after reading the rules for that area.

 

[mike420]

I'm looking at spending about $1000-1500 canadian, but there are lots of threads detailing rig suggestions.

How do I post pictures of my rig?

ps. yo yo, You look A LOT like your icon...lol

 

[Blain]

Simple... just get a dual core X2 or opteron. :thumbsup:
And of course a 74-150GB Raptor.

 

[mike420]

But for gaming would I see an improvement from a 2.4g AMD 4000 to go dual core? My understanding was that dual core was mainly best for multiple aplications, not games.
Wouldn't I be better off SLi?

 

[151528]

whats your motherboard?

 

[winterforge]

I see you play Battlefield 2 and only have 1 GB of RAM. If you play that, and are a gamer in general, get another GB of RAM. It's not really that much for just 1 GB.

 

[151528]

but looking at how much he has to spend, it may just be a better idea to go with a new rig, another gig of ram will improve performance, but he wants to spend his money... could always give some of it to me i guess, i really need to upgrade my pc, especially if im gonna buy supreme commander when it comes out.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: 151528
but looking at how much he has to spend, it may just be a better idea to go with a new rig, another gig of ram will improve performance, but he wants to spend his money... could always give some of it to me i guess, i really need to upgrade my pc, especially if im gonna buy supreme commander when it comes out.

Woot! New rig FTW!

 

[mike420]

"but looking at how much he has to spend, it may just be a better idea to go with a new rig"
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That was my thinking exactly. Plus I was thinking of getting faster ram, which my mobo doesn't support....

 

[151528]

but just out of curiosity, what is your motherboard?

 

[mike420]

DFi lan party nF4 ultra-D

 

[151528]

would you consider selling your pc in parts?

 

[mike420]

Ya. I would like to sell the CPU, graphics card, MoBo and 1 gig of DDR3300. That should get me a little start up $ for a c2d e6600!!
But would it make a HUGE difference?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: mike420
I'm looking at spending about $1000-1500 canadian, but there are lots of threads detailing rig suggestions.

How do I post pictures of my rig?

ps. yo yo, You look A LOT like your icon...lol

I've grown a beard since then

To post pictures, use http://pics.bbzzdd.com/

 

[mike420]

Thanks YOyo!!
(Nice prog room...jealous)

Here's my gear...

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mike420/my_geek_gear.JPG

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mike420/mike420.JPG

 

[hg321]

Originally posted by: mike420
Thanks YOyo!!
(Nice prog room...jealous)

Here's my gear...

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mike420/my_geek_gear.JPG

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mike420/mike420.JPG

I didn't know Bob Saget posted on these forums.

 

[mike420]

Ha Ha! U bassterd. Bob Saget is my father...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: mike420
Ha Ha! U bassterd. Bob Saget is my father...

:Q

 

[mike420]

So, my new thought is to sell the 7600gt and get a 7950gt ko
(http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...tem-details.asp?EdpNo=2541397&CatId=0)
Any thoughts?

 

[151528]

well if you would sell it, i wouldnt mind getting my hands on the mobo, cpu and ram, im actually getting a 7600 pretty soon, so not interested in that, if so, pricing?

[and you could easily overclock a Core 2 6400 to the speeds of a 6600, that would save you some money, for say, more ram...]

 

[AstroGuardian]

You sure are a pretty man. What's your sexual orientation???
BAH!!!! I am just kidding with ya.... No offence please.

If i had your money to spend i would go for C2D and a better vga card. I recommend not to think about SLI but to purchase a single more expensive vga card.
Since you are a gamer (judging on the looks and accessories of your rig) try thinking about more recent VGA cards DX10 compatible which should come out shortly.
I would recommend E6400+Intel965 chipset+upcoming DX10 ATI vga cards.

No offence on my comment please

 

[gerwen]

On a budget? Get the best Video card you can afford, it will give you the biggest performance increase for gaming.

Full upgrade? (Canadian Prices)
C2D E6400 ~ $220
Gigabyte 965P-S3 ~$150
2GB Corsair DDR2-800 ~$310
Freezer 7 Pro HSF ~$30

That's around $700. Add a 8800GTX for ~$700+ or a 8800GTS for around $500

Overclock to 3.2GHz (should be easily attainable with that setup, without heat being a big problem)

You'll have a screaming gaming rig, that will play anything at max detail and high resolutions.

Depending on your power supply, you may have to upgrade that as well, figure ~$100 for half decent quality. You could also throw in a new Seagate 320 GB Sata Drive for around $120