What upgrade first?
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 9:42:11 AM
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 9:49:11 AM
You might want to use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to make sure you getting an upgrade. What is your budget and do you use it for gaming? What country?
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 9:56:03 AM
PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 9:56:49 AM
bkoop said:
You might want to use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to make sure you getting an upgrade. What is your budget and do you use it for gaming? What country?http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
Canada, i prefer using memory express but will use tiger direct and newegg
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 10:01:17 AM
The only part I find upgrading if you want to keep this system is the graphic card. Upgrading other parts is a waste because it won't increases your gaming performance when you still have a ancient GeForce 8800 Ultra.
Also that system uses FB-DIMM, they mainly used in workstation and servers. Their performance is slower compare to desktop ram.
Best option would be to just get a new system. What is your budget?
Also that system uses FB-DIMM, they mainly used in workstation and servers. Their performance is slower compare to desktop ram.
Best option would be to just get a new system. What is your budget?
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 10:13:16 AM
Here is my pick:
MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC Twin Frozr IV 1085/1150MHZ 2GB GDDR5 for 269.99 and 259.99 if you want send in the rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=85445&vpn=N760%20TF%20...
Note: The dual fans for quieter game play
MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC Twin Frozr IV 1085/1150MHZ 2GB GDDR5 for 269.99 and 259.99 if you want send in the rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=85445&vpn=N760%20TF%20...
Note: The dual fans for quieter game play
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 10:58:53 AM
bkoop said:
Here is my pick:MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC Twin Frozr IV 1085/1150MHZ 2GB GDDR5 for 269.99 and 259.99 if you want send in the rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=85445&vpn=N760%20TF%20...
Note: The dual fans for quieter game play
Might be a bit pricey, but i will try save for that
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You can use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to look for other cards.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
The GTX 660 Ti are slower and more expensive, so the next choice would be GTX 660
MSI GeForce GTX 660 Gaming Edition 1033/1098MHZ 2GB for 214.99 and 204.99 if you want to mail in the $10 rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=90228&vpn=N660%20GAMIN...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
The GTX 660 Ti are slower and more expensive, so the next choice would be GTX 660
MSI GeForce GTX 660 Gaming Edition 1033/1098MHZ 2GB for 214.99 and 204.99 if you want to mail in the $10 rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=90228&vpn=N660%20GAMIN...
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 11:23:46 AM
bkoop said:
You can use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to look for other cards.http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
The GTX 660 Ti are slower and more expensive, so the next choice would be GTX 660
MSI GeForce GTX 660 Gaming Edition 1033/1098MHZ 2GB for 214.99 and 204.99 if you want to mail in the $10 rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=90228&vpn=N660%20GAMIN...
GeForce GTX 660 SuperClocked 2GB From EVGA 210$ at memory express no shipping since I can go get it, is it worth? Mail in rebate 20$ so 189.99
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($170.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $170.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 14:40 EST-0500)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($170.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $170.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 14:40 EST-0500)
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lp231 said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / BenchmarksVideo Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($170.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $170.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 14:40 EST-0500)
In Canada it seems to be 289.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($174.00 @ NCIX)
Total: $174.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 15:11 EST-0500)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($174.00 @ NCIX)
Total: $174.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 15:11 EST-0500)
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 12:12:14 PM
PatriotZKing said:
bkoop said:
You can use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to look for other cards.http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
The GTX 660 Ti are slower and more expensive, so the next choice would be GTX 660
MSI GeForce GTX 660 Gaming Edition 1033/1098MHZ 2GB for 214.99 and 204.99 if you want to mail in the $10 rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=90228&vpn=N660%20GAMIN...
GeForce GTX 660 SuperClocked 2GB From EVGA 210$ at memory express no shipping since I can go get it, is it worth? Mail in rebate 20$ so 189.99
Yes, it is a huge upgrade, but I would pick the dual fans for quieter game play.
The ASUS or the Gigabyte, if you keep you electrics cooler (dual fans) they should last longer.
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 12:17:13 PM
bkoop said:
PatriotZKing said:
bkoop said:
You can use Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Performance Hierarchy Chart to look for other cards.http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-car...
The GTX 660 Ti are slower and more expensive, so the next choice would be GTX 660
MSI GeForce GTX 660 Gaming Edition 1033/1098MHZ 2GB for 214.99 and 204.99 if you want to mail in the $10 rebate.
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=90228&vpn=N660%20GAMIN...
GeForce GTX 660 SuperClocked 2GB From EVGA 210$ at memory express no shipping since I can go get it, is it worth? Mail in rebate 20$ so 189.99
Yes, it is a huge upgrade, but I would pick the dual fans for quieter game play.
The ASUS or the Gigabyte, if you keep you electrics cooler (dual fans) they should last longer.
There is also a Zotac edition available
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 12:46:38 PM
bkoop said:
PatriotZKing said:
I'm still skeptical why i lag in minecraft at highest settings on my setup do you guys have any clue? I will upgrade the video card since you guys say it is the biggest performance changeYour video card is about six years old, many video cards fail before that time.
It hasnt been actively used since 2007 or so, it was from my big bro's rig
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PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 1:22:22 PM
PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 3:23:55 PM
PatriotZKing
November 20, 2013 4:01:59 PM
PatriotZKing
November 24, 2013 1:06:35 PM
PatriotZKing
November 24, 2013 1:44:41 PM
PatriotZKing
November 24, 2013 2:15:50 PM
PatriotZKing said:
bkoop said:
For those two games, 4GB is fine. You might not see any improvement at all going to 8GB.Okay, just wondering because i found 2 2gb sticks for 16 dollars
Remember the ram in your system is not just standard DDR2 it's uses server DDR2 call FB-DIMM. Not sure where you got that price from, but at Newegg Canada, the cheapest is 4GB kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz FB-DIMM is $146.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...
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PatriotZKing
November 24, 2013 6:04:16 PM
lp231 said:
PatriotZKing said:
bkoop said:
For those two games, 4GB is fine. You might not see any improvement at all going to 8GB.Okay, just wondering because i found 2 2gb sticks for 16 dollars
Remember the ram in your system is not just standard DDR2 it's uses server DDR2 call FB-DIMM. Not sure where you got that price from, but at Newegg Canada, the cheapest is 4GB kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz FB-DIMM is $146.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Kingston-4GB-2x2G-PC2-5300-DDR2-...
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PatriotZKing
November 27, 2013 11:22:58 AM
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $114.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 14:34 EST-0500)
Total: $270.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 14:34 EST-0500)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $114.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 14:34 EST-0500)
Total: $270.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 14:34 EST-0500)
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