How good is my computer for gaming?

Extasis · Nov 10, 2013

Hi, this is my computer atm. I really would like to upgrade it (or just buy a new better one) my question is: how good is my computer for gaming atm, and what would you suggest is the best hardware for gaming within a price limit of around 2000-3000$? with the new computer i would wan to be able to paly most if not all games on high settings. Thank you for your time.

CPU: Intel core i5 2500k 3.3ghz 4cores
RAM: 16gb of corsair ddr3
graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6850
PSU corsair CX600
motherboard: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Windows 7 ultimate

jay2577 · Nov 10, 2013

Your computer is fine for gaming and the 2500k can be well overclocked with a good CPU cooler.
If you are going to upgrade anything i would suggest a new graphics card and maybe a SSD if you don't already have one. The rest of your system is fine

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

sandy is equal to ivy and broadwell imo. only difference is sandy can run at higher clocks and broadwell has a higher ipc. ivy is inbetween the 2.

get a good aftermarket cooler and shoot for 5ghz, it will be as fast as an overclocked broadwell.

get a new gpu and maybe a ssd as suggested. maybe 2 gpus and a psu, since you seem keen on dropping big bucks.

if you get 2 topline gpus i suggest you get a monitor that does 2560x1440. otherwise it would be a waste.

endeavour37a · Nov 10, 2013

As all the above comments say, your system looks fine to game hard on with the exception of the graphics card you have.

What display set up are you using, that will determine the best graphics card to get, also if a new PS may be needed to run it (them), the high end cards are around 250W, your 6850 is only 127W.

Also an SSD would be a nice upgrade for overall system performance if you do not have one for the OS.

Extasis · Nov 10, 2013

thank you both for your answers. What graphic card, ssd, and aftermarktet cooler, psu would you suggest?

jay2577 · Nov 10, 2013

What do you want to spend on a graphics card, PSU and a SSD? Also what size SSD would you want?
I'll have a look and see what's the best i can do with what you want to spend

Extasis :

endeavour37a · Nov 10, 2013

Here is a good graphics and SSD to take a look at, a GTX 770 and Samsung 840 EVO.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248

Extasis · Nov 10, 2013

maybe aorund 1000$ or so, can go over aswell but sill not too much

jay2577 · Nov 10, 2013

Then I would get
SAPPHIRE Radeon R9 280X 3GB $319.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202045&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Antec HCG M HCG-850M 850W ATX12V SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified PSU $134.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371067

SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5" 500GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $339.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147249

Total of $794.97.

If you really wanted to spend more you could get the AMD 290x graphics card but they are only sold with reference coolers at the moment and run hot.Also the PSU is a bit overkill but you could run anything of that in the future

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