Next possible upgrades for my Pc

Kitsunaka

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Hi guys,

I was thinking, my System is getting old after almost 2 years from the last upgrade, I know that still is a good PC, but what can I do to make it better? what next possible upgrade for my PC?

I use it for gaming and adobe CS6 softwares and 3d Aplications.
(Maya 2014, ZBrush)

My spec:

Motherboard: M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3

Processor: PHENOM II X6 1090T 3.6GHz

GPU: AMD Radeon Hd6870 / Dual Fan / Xfx / 1gb / Gddr5

Memory: Corsair Dominator 8gb (2x4gb) Ddr3 1600mhz (this maybe a good point to upgrade, but worth it?)

Power Supply: Corsair 700W Gaming Series GS700

SSD: Sansung's 840 EVO 250gb (update: Now installed)

HD: Seagate 750gb

Case: mid Tower Cooler Master Elite 333 ( 5 years old, in need to change, because SSD doesn't fit well in it.) any advise about this?

Monitor: Samsung 932BW PLUS SP LCD 19in 1440x900@75Hz 2ms (5 years old, no problem on it, but quite low resolution for now a days...)

2nd "Monitor": 1920x1080 Cintiq 13HD

Windows 7 64bit

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
 
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You should only upgrade if you need to. If you are gaming at a lower resolution, the 6870 is probably plenty for even the newest games. I ran a 6850 and 6870 in crossfireX for a while and it worked pretty well. You could pick an extra 6870 up used on Amazon or another reliable website if you noticed your graphics were running slowly and run them in crossfireX. I think last I saw 6850 or 6870 were both around $75-$100 USD used vs a 7870 or 650 ti for around $175 USD.

That stinks that your case/psu died. Let me know how it runs when you get it back and the SSD put in!
I would wait to see how you like your system once you put the Samsung 840 EVO in. The next step would probably be the 6870 if you play games at higher resolutions and detail levels. The 8gb of memory, if it is a large enough quantity for your 3d applications (I run 3ds, revit and cad myself and other than giant models have no issue on 8gb) won't really give you a noticeable increase in system performance stepping up to a higher speed memory until the platform was upgraded/replaced itself. Without changing the platform you will only see incremental at best advances that outside of the GPU won't have much return to the cost. Even on the newest platform, depending on what level of rendering and gaming you are doing, you won't see a ton of improvement other than on the most demanding models and games, especially after you get the SSD up and running.

I would say stick with what you have here, maybe step up to a new GPU, tremendous deals on 7950 boost or 7970 lately otherwise the GTX 760 can't be beaten for its price to performance. If those are more than you need for the games you play, a 7870 or 650 ti boost can be had for incredibly good deals.

I would wait to see if how you like the system after the SSD is in.
 

Kitsunaka

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I updated the thread with some more informations like my screens and my current tower.

Thanks for the advices dwatterworth, I purchased the SSD yesterday, as soon as I receive and Install it I'll tell you, currently my Pc is in maintenance, the Corsair 700W Gaming Series GS700 died last week, so I bought a new one, I will get my pc back today.
A GPU upgrade sounds very interesting, maybe the next upgrade in the next few months.
I actually don't have any issue with my GPU because my screen is such a low resolution one, maybe its time to upgrade it too...

Doubt: my motherboard have CrossFireX Support, is it interesting to be used or you think that is a waste of money?
About the memory, I really appreciated your advice, my motherboard supports up to 16gb and 2000mhz, I was thinking when would I need to upgrade it, but if it is enough I will let it be for some more time.
In a newer system, there is a noticeable difference between 1600mhz and a faster one?

Thanks again!

 
You should only upgrade if you need to. If you are gaming at a lower resolution, the 6870 is probably plenty for even the newest games. I ran a 6850 and 6870 in crossfireX for a while and it worked pretty well. You could pick an extra 6870 up used on Amazon or another reliable website if you noticed your graphics were running slowly and run them in crossfireX. I think last I saw 6850 or 6870 were both around $75-$100 USD used vs a 7870 or 650 ti for around $175 USD.

That stinks that your case/psu died. Let me know how it runs when you get it back and the SSD put in!
 
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Kitsunaka

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Interesting, Thank you for the information and Advise!
I put my SSD on yesterday, It took some hours to manage the files and clone the drive, but I noticed a HUGE difference at boot speed and overall speed.
My old HD needed between 2~3 minutes to get windows up and running, now it takes only 50 seconds with steam and whatever else softwares that starts at window's start.
Folders and browser opens instantly, Maya 2014 usually took about 40 sec to start, now it takes only about 10 sec.
Copying files under 500MB doesn't even pop up the copy progress bar.
It was a little expensive, but Really worth it.
In other hand, now I really need a new case, the SSD did not fit very well inside my CoolerMaster Elite 331...