- Feb 22, 2013
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Hello, i currently have a fairly old computer, and i'm looking to upgrade it. My problem is i'm not sure if only certain sections should be upgraded, and if so are their compatibility issues?, my specs are:
windows XP Service Pack 3
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @2.4GHz
3.25GB of DDR2 ram
Nvidia GeForce 8500GT
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Now, i was thinking of getting either two HD7850 2G GDDR5 platinum Edition
Or two GTX760 CH-2GD5
I was also considering three HD7770 1G GDDR5 platinum Edition but i'm not sure if you can SLI three cards?
i Also would like to know the difference between these as they are the same price if possible:
HD7970 Platinum Edition
HD7970 3GB GDDR5 OC
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With all of these cards, what would best suit my current system? I am aware that my current CPU requires DDR2 ram which isn't very efficient nowadays. Can someone recommend me a basic CPU/Motherboard for the kind of graphic power i'll be installing (i'm not sure if those graphic cards are that good either)
Whatever happens i'll maximize ram in my new computer, thank you so much for your help it is desperately needed, and this post may seem a bit aggressive as in there wasn't much friendly conversation but that was not the intention, again thank you. .
I'd like to point out this will be used for gaming and Music production mainly. Also i currently have a 500W Power supply
windows XP Service Pack 3
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @2.4GHz
3.25GB of DDR2 ram
Nvidia GeForce 8500GT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now, i was thinking of getting either two HD7850 2G GDDR5 platinum Edition
Or two GTX760 CH-2GD5
I was also considering three HD7770 1G GDDR5 platinum Edition but i'm not sure if you can SLI three cards?
i Also would like to know the difference between these as they are the same price if possible:
HD7970 Platinum Edition
HD7970 3GB GDDR5 OC
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With all of these cards, what would best suit my current system? I am aware that my current CPU requires DDR2 ram which isn't very efficient nowadays. Can someone recommend me a basic CPU/Motherboard for the kind of graphic power i'll be installing (i'm not sure if those graphic cards are that good either)
Whatever happens i'll maximize ram in my new computer, thank you so much for your help it is desperately needed, and this post may seem a bit aggressive as in there wasn't much friendly conversation but that was not the intention, again thank you. .
I'd like to point out this will be used for gaming and Music production mainly. Also i currently have a 500W Power supply
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