Looking to upgrade to HD 6850

[Ashishduh]

Hello,

My current build:

Intel Core 2 Duo
4 GB DDR2 800

Apevia 500w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

BFG Tech GTS 250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143178

ASRock G31M-S
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157146

I've decided that the HD 6850 is the best card for my budget but will it work well with my system? If not, any suggestions for upgrades?

Thanks.

 

[sayantan]

CPU bottleneck is guaranteed.Also it is recommended to change your PSU to some well known brands like xfx,corsair,thermaltake etc.

 

[Ashishduh]

Upgrading the mobo/psu/cpu would be required I guess? My budget for that would be about $400.

 

[sayantan]

Including Gfx??

 

[Ashishduh]

No, the gfx would be extra.

 

[sayantan]

I think this would be best:
Intel core i5 2300.($180)
H67 chipset($60-100)
xfx core edition 550($70)
4GB -8GB Ram($30-50 )

 

[Ashishduh]

I don't really need the case but I think I'll go with the i5 2500k.

Thanks all.

 

[cyberkuberiah]

+1 for 2500k

 

[Raiddinn]

Dont feel bad spending 20 - 25% of your budget on the Power Supply.

Ask yourself if you would want to be driving around in a Dodge Viper if it had a Dodge Neon engine in it.

The thing delivering the power is just as important as what you power with it.

 

[Ashishduh]

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