- Apr 27, 2014
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I have an old, albeit still "sufficient" rig. I would like to do some basic upgrades, ie. CPU, mobo, and RAM.
I spent a decent amount of money on the original build but it is getting dated. However, because it really still works fine (I use it for basic PC uses, plus games, which it runs almost always on Ultra settings with ease), I would prefer to keep the cost down this time around.
I am open to both Intel and AMD suggestions as long as the pros and cons are both explained.
My build:
CPU - Intel i7 965 Extreme ~ 3.2 Ghz
GPU - EVGA GTX 680 Classified
MOBO - ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME X58
PSU - PSU ENERMAX|EMD625AWT 625W RT
RAM - Kingston Xtreme or something like that - only 3G in triple channel setup
(I think my HDD is western digital, but it could be Seagate, I forget.) Any recomendations for SSDs are also appreciated)
I am looking to spend no more that $600-650, preferably in the $400 range.
Thanks so much.
I spent a decent amount of money on the original build but it is getting dated. However, because it really still works fine (I use it for basic PC uses, plus games, which it runs almost always on Ultra settings with ease), I would prefer to keep the cost down this time around.
I am open to both Intel and AMD suggestions as long as the pros and cons are both explained.
My build:
CPU - Intel i7 965 Extreme ~ 3.2 Ghz
GPU - EVGA GTX 680 Classified
MOBO - ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME X58
PSU - PSU ENERMAX|EMD625AWT 625W RT
RAM - Kingston Xtreme or something like that - only 3G in triple channel setup
(I think my HDD is western digital, but it could be Seagate, I forget.) Any recomendations for SSDs are also appreciated)
I am looking to spend no more that $600-650, preferably in the $400 range.
Thanks so much.
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