Shoud I upgrade? or will I be fine with modern games?

[SubZeroFlsh]

Hello!
Thanks for taking some interest.
First of all, here is my build. If your wondering it is 5 years old it used to be a graphic designing PC.

GPU: Geforce 8800GT
CPU: Intel core 2 Quad 2.40Hz
Memory: 8.00 GB RAM
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

I am wondering because my friends are building modern PCs for gaming, and I am wondering if I will be OK for the latest games or should I build a modern PC.

Thanks for helping me out and please ask any questions you might have!

Thanks!

SubZeroFlsh

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Ok, do you think it is a good idea to buy a good GPU like to 280x or the 770 so when I rebuild my PC it will be fine.

 

[uthvag]

Ok, do you think it is a good idea to buy a good GPU like to 280x or the 770 so when I rebuild my PC it will be fine.

spend a bit more and get the gtx 970

note rice drope is expected when amd release their 300 series

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

OK, I think I have an idea of my plan.

I will get the 970 for Christmas (if the price goes down)
Install it, save up a bit of money. Then upgrade the motherbourd CPU and ram.

Personally guys does this sounds like a good plan, and I know I won't be getting maximum proformance from the 970 because of the slot and the CPU but will it be sooo bad that it is not worth doing?

Thanks for you helpful fast advice guys!!

 

[blacksheep123]

OK, I think I have an idea of my plan.

I will get the 970 for Christmas (if the price goes down)
Install it, save up a bit of money. Then upgrade the motherbourd CPU and ram.

Personally guys does this sounds like a good plan, and I know I won't be getting maximum proformance from the 970 because of the slot and the CPU but will it be sooo bad that it is not worth doing?

Thanks for you helpful fast advice guys!!

ok , have fun gaming

 

[RobCrezz]

It obviously depends what you will be playing, but try playing the newest COD:AW on a core2Quad and you will be lagging all over the place.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

I can play metro last light on High if that helps, but I am wondering if I should just build a new rig or just buy the GPU then buy the others when I save up. (which won't be long)

 

[uthvag]

if you will definitely be upgrading your rig , then get the 970 , you will see that it is worthwile (note this is considering that you buld in 2-3 months)

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

OK, when is the expected price drop?

Thanks guys, I can't get help like this anywhere else

 

[blacksheep123]

OK, when is the expected price drop?

Thanks guys, I can't get help like this anywhere else

amd r9 380x will be released in march, it is 20nm chip.. its memory will be 4.5 times faster than the present gddr5

it is supposed to be a bit faster than the gtx 980 and consume less than 200w (rumored to be 197)

nvidia will drop its prices to compete...you can buy then

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Because the tax is so much in the neweg website, Scan is my second option but it is much more expensive. I am hoping to get it for Christmas so I guess I have run out of options.