I would like to patch up my current system to last another 2-3 years before doing a major overhaul - my immediate priority is to run Battlefield 4 highest quality (or close enough) on 1920x1080.
Ideally I will upgrade my GPU to one of the new Radeon R9's, but am concerned about my CPU being a bottleneck. Here's my current system:
CPU: Intel i7 930 CPU with Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Super CPU cooler
MB: GA X58A-UD3R Motherboard
RAM: 6G DDR3 Corsair TR36G1600C7 7-7-7-20
GPU: GA Radeon HD5870 850Mhz 1G DDR5
PSU: Cooler Master CM690 with Seasonic 850W Power
Can I make do with my current CPU? If yes:
- Which GPU is ideal, R9 280x or R9 290? (or other?)
- To what extent can I over clock the CPU? (Any tips appreciated)
Otherwise, I am open to doing a CPU upgrade as well, but due to cost that would rule out the R9 290 and limit me to one of the new i5's. Please suggest ideal CPU/GPU combo.
Timing: By year's end
Budget: Up to $750 Australian Dollars
Thanks in advance for your wisdom, I appreciate your time.
Ideally I will upgrade my GPU to one of the new Radeon R9's, but am concerned about my CPU being a bottleneck. Here's my current system:
CPU: Intel i7 930 CPU with Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Super CPU cooler
MB: GA X58A-UD3R Motherboard
RAM: 6G DDR3 Corsair TR36G1600C7 7-7-7-20
GPU: GA Radeon HD5870 850Mhz 1G DDR5
PSU: Cooler Master CM690 with Seasonic 850W Power
Can I make do with my current CPU? If yes:
- Which GPU is ideal, R9 280x or R9 290? (or other?)
- To what extent can I over clock the CPU? (Any tips appreciated)
Otherwise, I am open to doing a CPU upgrade as well, but due to cost that would rule out the R9 290 and limit me to one of the new i5's. Please suggest ideal CPU/GPU combo.
Timing: By year's end
Budget: Up to $750 Australian Dollars
Thanks in advance for your wisdom, I appreciate your time.