- Dec 20, 2010
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Okay, ladies and gentlemen, I have a question that I'd appreciate some feedback on.
I bought a computer in 2009 and have upgraded different parts over the few years. It's getting a bit long in the tooth now, and doesn't have the same "wow this can play everything" shine that it used to, but I would still like to give it one last push before starting from scratch. I believe that the problem is the processor isn't up to snuff being four years old. Would updating the processor and mobo revitalize my old friend and bring him into the current generation of gaming?
Here is the computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227146
The mobo is an LGA 1366. The processor is the old Core i7 920.
It has 24 gb of g.skill ddr3 now (Right? Overkill. I got it on a really good sale)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231359
It also has two gtx460 fermis that i was running in SLI, though I think only one is connected right now IIRC.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162064
Those are the only significant hardware changes that affect performance I've done over the years. Am I correct in assuming the cpu is what is holding my pc back from tip top performance? Is the computer worth trying to do surgery on and replacing the mobo/processor?
What recommendations can you give me for a mobo/cpu combo that will make the rig last another generation or two by scaling it up with newer hardware?
Thank you for your time and experience, and sorry if the question seems mundane. I've been out of the computer scene for a while.
Edit: Oh, and it would be wise to also switch out the power supply, yes? The pc rarely gets turned off, and I doubt it's changed much in the half year I've been gone from it.
Edit 2: Since I asked a recommendation on pc/mobo, I figured I should post a budget. Preferably something in the 300-400 dollar price range. Again, thanks to anyone who will give advice.
I bought a computer in 2009 and have upgraded different parts over the few years. It's getting a bit long in the tooth now, and doesn't have the same "wow this can play everything" shine that it used to, but I would still like to give it one last push before starting from scratch. I believe that the problem is the processor isn't up to snuff being four years old. Would updating the processor and mobo revitalize my old friend and bring him into the current generation of gaming?
Here is the computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227146
The mobo is an LGA 1366. The processor is the old Core i7 920.
It has 24 gb of g.skill ddr3 now (Right? Overkill. I got it on a really good sale)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231359
It also has two gtx460 fermis that i was running in SLI, though I think only one is connected right now IIRC.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162064
Those are the only significant hardware changes that affect performance I've done over the years. Am I correct in assuming the cpu is what is holding my pc back from tip top performance? Is the computer worth trying to do surgery on and replacing the mobo/processor?
What recommendations can you give me for a mobo/cpu combo that will make the rig last another generation or two by scaling it up with newer hardware?
Thank you for your time and experience, and sorry if the question seems mundane. I've been out of the computer scene for a while.
Edit: Oh, and it would be wise to also switch out the power supply, yes? The pc rarely gets turned off, and I doubt it's changed much in the half year I've been gone from it.
Edit 2: Since I asked a recommendation on pc/mobo, I figured I should post a budget. Preferably something in the 300-400 dollar price range. Again, thanks to anyone who will give advice.
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