Hello everyone,
So I'm in a dilemma. My computer seems to crash at times when I'm gaming, especially with BF4. With the GPU setup I've got I wouldn't expect the graphics to be the problem, so now I need some more experienced advice and was told that tom'sHardware is the place to get it.
Let's start with telling you what my system consists of:
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Intel i7 930 oc@3.8GHz (used to be oc at 4.2GHz but gradually had to lower it due to instability)
CPU cooler: Corsair H50 liquid cooler in pull-push.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Storage: Main/boot - OCZ Revodrive 3 240GB PCIe SSD,
2nd drive - Seagate 3TB 3.5" ST3000DM001 Barracuda SATA III 7200rpm
Motherboard: Asus P6T
RAM: Kingston HyperX DDR3 1333MHz 6x2GB (12GB)
Graphics: MSI Radeon HD6990 & XFX ATI Radeon HD6970
Monitor: 24" Asus ProArt 1920x1200
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT white
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower XT 875W
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So as you can see some of my hardware is a bit dated. I was thinking of upgrading the motherboard, which would lead me to upgrade my CPU as well. I just hope that I won't have to change my RAM as well, unless you think it would be necessary or extremely beneficial. So i need your suggestions and advice on what needs to be changed in my system to be more future proof and to enjoy high performance gaming on BF4 on ultra settings (currently I've everything on ultra apart from AAA and some other settings, so I'm getting 40FPS+). Also do you think I should keep my GPU setup or sell the hd6990 & hd6970 for a newer single GPU or even two newer GPUs?
Your advice is much appreciated.
AlemZ
So I'm in a dilemma. My computer seems to crash at times when I'm gaming, especially with BF4. With the GPU setup I've got I wouldn't expect the graphics to be the problem, so now I need some more experienced advice and was told that tom'sHardware is the place to get it.
Let's start with telling you what my system consists of:
----------------
Intel i7 930 oc@3.8GHz (used to be oc at 4.2GHz but gradually had to lower it due to instability)
CPU cooler: Corsair H50 liquid cooler in pull-push.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Storage: Main/boot - OCZ Revodrive 3 240GB PCIe SSD,
2nd drive - Seagate 3TB 3.5" ST3000DM001 Barracuda SATA III 7200rpm
Motherboard: Asus P6T
RAM: Kingston HyperX DDR3 1333MHz 6x2GB (12GB)
Graphics: MSI Radeon HD6990 & XFX ATI Radeon HD6970
Monitor: 24" Asus ProArt 1920x1200
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT white
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower XT 875W
-----------------
So as you can see some of my hardware is a bit dated. I was thinking of upgrading the motherboard, which would lead me to upgrade my CPU as well. I just hope that I won't have to change my RAM as well, unless you think it would be necessary or extremely beneficial. So i need your suggestions and advice on what needs to be changed in my system to be more future proof and to enjoy high performance gaming on BF4 on ultra settings (currently I've everything on ultra apart from AAA and some other settings, so I'm getting 40FPS+). Also do you think I should keep my GPU setup or sell the hd6990 & hd6970 for a newer single GPU or even two newer GPUs?
Your advice is much appreciated.
AlemZ
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