Maybe upgrading, but which component?

2009-06-04 11:41:48

#1

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6907

I'm thinking about upgrading part of my PC, but of been out of the loop awhile. The exact specs can be found here. I'm thinking the processor or the video card. Of the two (or anything else) what should I upgrade, if anything? And what should I upgrade to? I've been out of the loop for awhile and am no longer aware of what is best.

Current video card & processor -
880GTS G92
Q6600

2009-06-04 11:48:43

#2

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6051|Catherine Black

I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870.

2009-06-04 11:50:43

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max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

Finray wrote:
I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870 275.

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2009-06-04 11:53:44

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GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6677|Finland

I would not change that CPU yet, rather overclock it.

And if you don't feel like you must upgrade the graphics card right now, wait for HD 5870.

If you absolutely want to upgrade something, get a GTX 275 or HD 4890.
GTX 280 is hot, power sucking monolith with bad availability, GTX 275 brings about same performance for less heat and power.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-06-04 11:55:05)

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2009-06-04 12:25:42

#5

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6922|BC, Canada

max wrote:
Finray wrote:
I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870 275.

this or like panzer said wait for the 5870. 275 is great bang for buck, I have to keep telling myself to wait for next gen with it around.

2009-06-04 12:53:07

#6

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6907

Nic wrote:
max wrote:
Finray wrote:
I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870 275.
this or like panzer said wait for the 5870. 275 is great bang for buck, I have to keep telling myself to wait for next gen with it around.

What would be the price difference between the two?

2009-06-04 14:21:54

#7

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6051|Catherine Black

GTX 275 - £200

5870 isn't released so no official prices.

2009-06-04 14:24:55

#8

coke: Aye up duck!; +440|6972|England. Stoke

Finray wrote:
GTX 275 - £200

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … ubcat=1410

£177

2009-06-04 14:28:58

#9

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6677|Finland

£200 for GTX 275 = someone is ripping you off

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2009-06-04 14:50:07

#10

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6051|Catherine Black

I just went on ebuyer so whatev.

Not like I have that kinda money anyway. My whole computer cost £270.

2009-06-04 14:56:12

#11

coke: Aye up duck!; +440|6972|England. Stoke

Finray wrote:
I just went on ebuyer so whatev.

Not like I have that kinda money anyway. My whole computer cost £270.

By the looks of it you coulda probably got it for about £200

2009-06-04 14:59:03

#12

Brasso: member; +1,549|6893

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
I would not change that CPU yet, rather overclock it.

And if you don't feel like you must upgrade the graphics card right now, wait for HD 5870.

If you absolutely want to upgrade something, get a GTX 275 or HD 4890.
GTX 280 is hot, power sucking monolith with bad availability, GTX 275 brings about same performance for less heat and power.

the Q6600 is a great overclocker as well. it should run strong for a while. the video card is a little dated but really not too bad. i'd say wait as well. by the looks of it, the 5 series should be out in late fall.

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2009-06-04 20:47:59

#13

GCFC: Davide Santon; +45|6192|NY/CT

save your money

2009-06-04 21:04:50

#14

GR34: Member; +215|6808|ALBERTA> CANADA

5870 / thread. and by then hopefully ATi will have there physics sorted out so my 4870 can just do physics

2009-06-04 23:46:47

#15

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6922|BC, Canada

Finray wrote:
I just went on ebuyer so whatev.

the point of the thread is to help him, ie. good recommendations with the best prices, not random recommendations with whatev prices...
and I'm not sure about euro prices but here we can get a 275 for 141 GPB after rebate.

2009-06-05 00:30:50

#16

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6907

Nic wrote:
Finray wrote:
I just went on ebuyer so whatev.
the point of the thread is to help him, ie. good recommendations with the best prices, not random recommendations with whatev prices...
and I'm not sure about euro prices but here we can get a 275 for 141 GPB after rebate.

I'm not in Europe so I don't care about their prices, lol. If I do get something it will probably be coming from newegg.

2009-06-05 01:54:41

#17

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6922|BC, Canada

ahh ok let me look...

2009-06-05 02:04:53

#18

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6922|BC, Canada

I dont know the 275's very well but this comes with a better cooler stock, even though it is MSI...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814127429
this one comes with free shipping, free game and MIR:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130475
plus EVGAs step up program

2009-06-05 02:34:40

#19

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jamiet757 wrote:
max wrote:
Finray wrote:
I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870 275.
Max, just wondering, where the hell do you get all the money for the comps you have?

he sells cocaine to children and handi capped people...

2009-06-05 03:03:57

#20

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

jamiet757 wrote:
max wrote:
Finray wrote:
I'd say video card. Get a 280 or a 4870 275.
Max, just wondering, where the hell do you get all the money for the comps you have?

By working. PCs are pretty cheap in comparison to other hobbies. If you live alone you don't really need all that much money to live which leaves a fair amount for spending and saving

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