Hello fellow system builders.
Wow its been awhile since I have bought anything new for my computer but I am looking to upgrade. Since I have been out of the loop for quite some time I need some advice. I don't have too much money to spend, so I am debating on if I should upgrade my GPU or just build a whole new system. I want to get a GTX 560 but I am not sure if I will be bottle necking with my current setup. If that is the case and I need to build anew, what are my best options for a budget of $1k. Here is my current setup:
Mobo: EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI FTW ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX 260
Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM 1066 Dual Channel Kit
PSU: CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
LCD: ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor (resolution 1680X1050)
I usually go Intel but willing to check out AMD if the performance is good vs price. I also was wondering if SSD cards will increase game performance or just load times and are they worth the money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Anthony
Wow its been awhile since I have bought anything new for my computer but I am looking to upgrade. Since I have been out of the loop for quite some time I need some advice. I don't have too much money to spend, so I am debating on if I should upgrade my GPU or just build a whole new system. I want to get a GTX 560 but I am not sure if I will be bottle necking with my current setup. If that is the case and I need to build anew, what are my best options for a budget of $1k. Here is my current setup:
Mobo: EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI FTW ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX 260
Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM 1066 Dual Channel Kit
PSU: CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
LCD: ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor (resolution 1680X1050)
I usually go Intel but willing to check out AMD if the performance is good vs price. I also was wondering if SSD cards will increase game performance or just load times and are they worth the money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Anthony