Do i have a good gaming pc and wht could i change

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i just want opinions on my pc setup i wanna know if it is a good gaming pc

Specs:

cpu: intel qaudcore q9550s

Gpu: ati radeon 5870 1gb ddr5

memory: 2 X 2GB ddr 2 800 mhz

motherboard: intel dg31pr

psu:corsair gs 600

screen:23 inch led full hd samsung syncmaster bx2331

chassis: cm storm scout

cpu fan: coolermaster v6gt

accesories:razer death adder mouse
tanx for replies

 

[striker410]

Yep. it's a decent PC. At the very least, you should be BF3 ready. Have you OCed the CPU or GPU?

 

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no not at all i dont want to im aiming at using it longterm but i am looking to change my mboard if u have any good suggestions for a board plz reply

 

[striker410]

I see. Well, here's the thing. OCing can give you a BIG boost in performance, with no danger to your parts if done correctly.

As for the board, i agree it's very barebones. However, when you make a mobo switch you have to reinstall the OS. So, that would mean a total makeover of your PC. You ok with doing that?

 

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yes im fine with formatting do it every 3 months < yes my board is a bit old but works awesome but i am looking at the future so uhm do u think my pc as is wil run bf3 on full ?

 

[striker410]

Depends on res. Not maxed out at 1080p, not by a long shot. I think you should be able to run all settings high at 1080p though.

 

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i think i will be able to run it full at 1080p maybe but i really want to buy new board any suggestions

 

[grody]

Do you want a new board so you can xfire? If that's the only reason I don't think it's worth it.

If you want a full upgrade to sandybridge, then I suppose you could get a GA-Z68X-UD3-B3 and a 2500k.

Tbh, if you can play all your games at the resolution you want right now, I don't see the need to upgrade. Unless of course you are sitting on a pile of cash and are really bored.

 

[striker410]

Well rumor has it the BF3 demo's were run off a single GTX 580, and they said it wasn't even maxed out. Here's a little comparison of the two: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/294?vs=305 You are pretty far from a 580, bro. Adding a 5850 or 5870 in CF might let you max it. Unfortunately, that's not an option for you. I guess this board gets my vote, since it has Sata II. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138314

 

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yes i really want a new board looking at this one do u know where i can get one in sa or canada its the asus+p5n+e+sli

 

[grody]

Wait what he can't xfire with that either.

 

[grody]

yes i really want a new board looking at this one do u know where i can get one in sa or canada its the asus+p5n+e+sli

Ugh that board is so old. Try a used one on ebay I guess.

 

[striker410]

Yeah grody, couldn't find a board that did support CF. Wanted one with 4 ram slots and sataIII, but no such luck.

 

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ok what boards can i look at

 

[striker410]

I would not upgrade the board. No reason too.

 

[grody]

If you upgrade your mobo you would need to get a new cpu, since the only reasonable type of mobo to buy now is an 1155. You're looking at a $300-400 upgrade cost, and that's not including the possibility of another video card, or the psu upgrade you would need since your psu only has enough 6-pins for one 5870.

Do you understand where this is going?

 

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tnx for the answer but im gonna keep my pc like it is its good enough if ill upgrade ill switch to amd tnx

 

[grody]

tnx for the answer but im gonna keep my pc like it is its good enough if ill upgrade ill switch to amd tnx

He saw where this was going.

 

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lol yes