Upgrade, what should I do?

ekoh

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• Aug 19, 2010

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I'm posting this in the MOBO section because these all relate to the mobo . Mods move if there is a more appropriate section for this.

Lets say I have 200 bones laying around. I cant decide if i should.

Spend 199.99 on the x6 phenom

Spend 159.99 on a 2nd 5770 and xfire the mofos..and save the rest
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Spend 100.00 on an additional 4 gigs of ram bringing me up to 8gigs. save the rest

My current rig everything else I am fine w/ Case and PSU are new, sound card does its job, Mobo is new, etc. etc. My cpu can be opened to x4 and i can stable it @ 3.5.

All i do is game game and more game....and type papers.

What woujld be the best upgrade right now?

my sig is gone wtf...ill fix that in a bit

 

xoke

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• Aug 19, 2010

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The second video card if your a gamer, assuming that your current CPU is at least a decent quad core. The $199 six core isn't going to help you game. 8gb of RAM is almost useless (ask me how I know). My 2 cents.

 

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ekoh

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x3 720 phenon II black edition is my CPU....and...wtf... did i lose my ability to post a sig or something?? i cant find it under usercp anymore..

 

xoke

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Tri-core....hmmm, had to complicate things didn't you. Well, ummmm, after further consideration I'm sticking to my first answer. For a gamer, another card I think would benefit you the most. Plus your CPU is a BE so hopefully you have it overclocked a smidge.

 

infam0ussteven

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• Aug 19, 2010

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I agree with Xoke, the best bet would be graphics cards.

 

Trap05

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• Aug 19, 2010

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Another 5770 without a doubt

 

Immortal_Hero

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• Aug 19, 2010

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2nd 5770.

 

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ekoh

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Looks like hands down, CF is the best upgrade to take. What about Asymmetric crossfiring with say a 5750+5770, has anyone had any experience with it?

 

badboyeee

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• Aug 19, 2010

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ya add another 5750/5770

 

k88

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• Aug 19, 2010

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another 5770

 

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• Aug 19, 2010

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Crossfire is my vote. Check your power supply to see if it can handle 2 5770's.

 

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Shadowlid

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• Aug 21, 2010

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I say the same get the 5770. Also when and if you get it i have some questions for you about the performance of that card.

 

gvguy39

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• Aug 25, 2010

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Definitely get another 5770, and the Corsair 750 should be plenty to power your rig in sig with 2x 5770.

 

rickoles

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• Aug 25, 2010

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His PSU should be fine with another 5770. Also, over clock your CPU while your at it! 2 upgrades