Or not.
I'm considering upgrading my system next month (was waiting for Haswell to come out). I would like to keep this upgrade under 500 euros.
The system is mostly used for gaming, also as a media server, and some Adobe Lightroom.
Parts i keep:
XFX Core 650W Pro PSU. (Bronze 80+)
24" Samsung monitor that does 1920x1200.
Asus Geforce gtx 660 ti CU II
2xHDD 1TB.
1xSSD 500gb
Asus DVD writer/reader.
Parts i'm considering for upgrade:
i7-920 (c0)
Asus P6T Deluxe motherboard
Memory
Case
I never overclocked my computers but i know the i7 920 is a prime candidate. I did recently a very mild OC with the stock cooler. The CPu went from idle at 47-50ºC to 51-53ºC, now running at 2,8 GHz. (i realize many would recommend getting a proper cpu cooler and a proper overclock)
Why upgrade? Well, i want to play Rome II when it comes out. On Shogun II, the cpu benchmark gave me results around 18 fps. I fear i need more. Also i know i could get more from the SDD with Sata 3, and also could benefit from native USB 3.0 as i have an external 3TB disk for back up.
I have my sights, regarding the case on Fractal Design, either the Define 4, or the cheaper Core 3000. I like a simple sober design. If we all agree i should just overclock and hang on to it for another year or so, ill probably upgrade de case anyway in order to get proper cooling. (Current Thermaltake Mambo doesn't quite cut it).
Any opinions welcome. Thank you.
I'm considering upgrading my system next month (was waiting for Haswell to come out). I would like to keep this upgrade under 500 euros.
The system is mostly used for gaming, also as a media server, and some Adobe Lightroom.
Parts i keep:
XFX Core 650W Pro PSU. (Bronze 80+)
24" Samsung monitor that does 1920x1200.
Asus Geforce gtx 660 ti CU II
2xHDD 1TB.
1xSSD 500gb
Asus DVD writer/reader.
Parts i'm considering for upgrade:
i7-920 (c0)
Asus P6T Deluxe motherboard
Memory
Case
I never overclocked my computers but i know the i7 920 is a prime candidate. I did recently a very mild OC with the stock cooler. The CPu went from idle at 47-50ºC to 51-53ºC, now running at 2,8 GHz. (i realize many would recommend getting a proper cpu cooler and a proper overclock)
Why upgrade? Well, i want to play Rome II when it comes out. On Shogun II, the cpu benchmark gave me results around 18 fps. I fear i need more. Also i know i could get more from the SDD with Sata 3, and also could benefit from native USB 3.0 as i have an external 3TB disk for back up.
I have my sights, regarding the case on Fractal Design, either the Define 4, or the cheaper Core 3000. I like a simple sober design. If we all agree i should just overclock and hang on to it for another year or so, ill probably upgrade de case anyway in order to get proper cooling. (Current Thermaltake Mambo doesn't quite cut it).
Any opinions welcome. Thank you.
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