This rig is for playing games: World of Tanks, Tomb Raider, Dragon Age, Mass Effect series, Civ, etc. I don't generally do FPS's.
Current system is:
Processor : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 B55 Processor (NOT overclocked)
Memory : 4096MB(Speed 1600)
Mother Board : M5A88-V EVO <<-- AM3+ capable Mobo
Windows Version : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1
Monitor : HP Compaq LA2405 Wide LCD Monitor (24")
Video Adapter : AMD Radeon HD 6870
Mouse : Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Optical
Keyboard : USB Input Device
Disk Drive : Hitachi HDS723020BLA642 ATA Device(1863GB, IDE)
Disk Drive : SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device(59GB, IDE)
DVD/CD-ROM Drive : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-216D ATA Device
Corsair 750W PSU
I can't run all games at max video settings, but I don't know if I'm CPU limited or Video card limited. I'm not a big overclocker, but I could give it a try
Should I:
1. Upgrade the processor to an FX-8320 (8350 doesn't seem like a good value)
2. Scrap the mobo and processor?
3. Just upgrade the video card?
I have about $300 bucks I can spend. Thanks!
Current system is:
Processor : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 B55 Processor (NOT overclocked)
Memory : 4096MB(Speed 1600)
Mother Board : M5A88-V EVO <<-- AM3+ capable Mobo
Windows Version : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1
Monitor : HP Compaq LA2405 Wide LCD Monitor (24")
Video Adapter : AMD Radeon HD 6870
Mouse : Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Optical
Keyboard : USB Input Device
Disk Drive : Hitachi HDS723020BLA642 ATA Device(1863GB, IDE)
Disk Drive : SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device(59GB, IDE)
DVD/CD-ROM Drive : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-216D ATA Device
Corsair 750W PSU
I can't run all games at max video settings, but I don't know if I'm CPU limited or Video card limited. I'm not a big overclocker, but I could give it a try
Should I:
1. Upgrade the processor to an FX-8320 (8350 doesn't seem like a good value)
2. Scrap the mobo and processor?
3. Just upgrade the video card?
I have about $300 bucks I can spend. Thanks!
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