okay I asked all this one another forums and hadnt gotten any replies in 6 days with updating it a few times so i figured i was in the wrong forums so i will ask here. (copy pasted)
1st post
With DF 2.0 near I was looking to upgrade what ive got so this time around i may be able to function during sieges a little better. Was wondering what the best bang for my $ would be on about a 300$ budget to upgrade this computer. I can spend another 200 or so in about 6months if need be. I am mainly considering mobo an CPU due to the fact I had heard several times DF is more CPU demanding them most games rather then GPU but that may just be garbage information. Here is my current set up.
AMD Phenom II x4 955
ATI HD Radeon 5850 1gb gddr5 Core Clock in MHz 850 MHz Memory Clock in MHz 1200 MHz
MoBo Gigabyte GA-MA790GPT-UD3H http://www.gigabyte.com/products/p [...] id=3143#ov
8 gigs of ram
64-bit operating syst
I was wondering if there are even any upgrades worth spending on at this time in that budget range. I havent touched this computer in about 2 years now. ID prefer a z77 for OC'in and would like to stick with the 3570k for more future proofing. Id prefer the cheaper 2 boards but will spend more if advised on the extreme 4, if its a must. No SLI or Xfire required as i have no intentions or desire to.
Thanks in advance for any advice. Also I am not opposed to trying Intel if needed.
2nd post
Okay I have decided to upgrade my mobo and CPU now before launch so i have plenty of time to reformat my computer, install updates, get things running smooth ect. I will purchase a new Video card (most likely the 7950) when the black friday sales hit or christmas sales if its needed.
I was looking into pairing this mobo/cpu.
i5-3570k
mobo is either
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653
Heres my new question
is this a large enough of a mobo cpu upgrade to warrant the 300$? Real world gaming do you think it will help me to have settings on high versus what I keep it on now, (no shadows, lower detals). Also will either mobo allow moderate OC'ing? nothing much over say 4.2-4.4ghz. I have 750w PSU btw, forgot which brand but i remember gettin a better quality a few years ago when i bought it.
1st post
With DF 2.0 near I was looking to upgrade what ive got so this time around i may be able to function during sieges a little better. Was wondering what the best bang for my $ would be on about a 300$ budget to upgrade this computer. I can spend another 200 or so in about 6months if need be. I am mainly considering mobo an CPU due to the fact I had heard several times DF is more CPU demanding them most games rather then GPU but that may just be garbage information. Here is my current set up.
AMD Phenom II x4 955
ATI HD Radeon 5850 1gb gddr5 Core Clock in MHz 850 MHz Memory Clock in MHz 1200 MHz
MoBo Gigabyte GA-MA790GPT-UD3H http://www.gigabyte.com/products/p [...] id=3143#ov
8 gigs of ram
64-bit operating syst
I was wondering if there are even any upgrades worth spending on at this time in that budget range. I havent touched this computer in about 2 years now. ID prefer a z77 for OC'in and would like to stick with the 3570k for more future proofing. Id prefer the cheaper 2 boards but will spend more if advised on the extreme 4, if its a must. No SLI or Xfire required as i have no intentions or desire to.
Thanks in advance for any advice. Also I am not opposed to trying Intel if needed.
2nd post
Okay I have decided to upgrade my mobo and CPU now before launch so i have plenty of time to reformat my computer, install updates, get things running smooth ect. I will purchase a new Video card (most likely the 7950) when the black friday sales hit or christmas sales if its needed.
I was looking into pairing this mobo/cpu.
i5-3570k
mobo is either
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653
Heres my new question
is this a large enough of a mobo cpu upgrade to warrant the 300$? Real world gaming do you think it will help me to have settings on high versus what I keep it on now, (no shadows, lower detals). Also will either mobo allow moderate OC'ing? nothing much over say 4.2-4.4ghz. I have 750w PSU btw, forgot which brand but i remember gettin a better quality a few years ago when i bought it.