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2010-02-12 16:25:17
Fester53D&E
Member
+3|6689|Los Angeles, CA
Just built my first machine and I already want to upgrade!

I use it to play BF2 and it handles everything just fine on high (1280 x 1024 res).  I am going to want to start playing Crysis and will eventually go with a higher res monitor.  I believe the components I picked will allow me to upgrade fairly easily but what do you think I should do first?

Here are the specs:

Case: Coolermaster CM690
PSU: Coolermaster 700W
MoBo: gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3r (single pci x16)
CPU: Pentium E5200 2.5ghz dual core
RAM: 2gb ddr2800 (pc2 6400) - g.skill
GPU: gigabyte gt220 1gb ddr3

It seems the first obvious upgrade is the video card, what do you think?

Thanks!
2010-02-12 16:27:09
max
Vela Incident
+1,652|6826|NYC / Hamburg

faster GPU (HD5770 is an excellent choice), 2GB more RAM, CPU cooler for a nice overclock
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2010-02-12 16:31:07
Finray
Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro
+2,629|6047|Catherine Black
You only just built it? Shoulda come to us first!

I agree with Max, a 5770 is a very sound graphics card, and will run Crysis at about 30FPS Ultra high 1280x1024 (I know because I have one and I run the same res )

I recommend this one.

Another 2GB of RAM won't go amis at all, the sheer drop in speed I felt when I had to RMA one of my sticks.. I was stuck on 2GB for about 3 days, felt like an eternity. Get exactly the same as what you already have, for compatibility.

The CPU is good, again I have the same one, but if you have the money, an E8400 wouldn't be a terrible choice.

Happy buying
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2010-02-12 17:44:50
jaymz9350
Member
+54|6836
Yep as others staed more RAM and a better GPU will get you a great little machine.  The other thing is 700 watts is way over kill on the PSU for a single GPU solution.
2010-02-12 20:11:02
Fester53D&E
Member
+3|6689|Los Angeles, CA
Yeah the 700W is a bit much, but it came bundled at Newegg with the case.  All the other parts were bundled as well and the whole rig showed up on my doorstep for only $588 (US).  I figured I couldn't pass it up for that price.  If I decide to get a new mobo in the future and get multiple GPUs I figured at least i would have the right case and PSU.

Thanks for the recommendations!

 

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