Hello,
I am using a GTX 460 with a C2D E7600 @ 3.06, Gigabyte P35-DS3R mainboard, 4 GB PC2-6400 CL4-4-4 RAM (make that 3.5 due to Win7 32bit), 450W PSU.
I am mostly happy with the games I play, but sometimes not so much. So I'm looking for a spot upgrade - either CPU or video card - which will drastically improve performance in games like AC4 (which limps along at 10-20 fps now at 1920x1200 minimum settings). I do not need or want a high end system. I do not need or want to do a large sweeping upgrade (mainboard etc.). Yes, I am aware that the 775 socket is 10 years out of date, so I am not expecting wonders. I also expect that a CPU upgrade would not really be doing much as long as I stick with the 775 socket.
Would a GTX750 TI bring noticeable improvements? I like the low energy usage. Any other contender *must* have lowish energy usage in 2D mode (browsing, desktop, videos...).
Or am I really on the wrong track and should rather switch to 1150 (mainboard + CPU) for a huge boost? Would I be able to keep the old RAM - would it fit physically, would it be a huge performance loss?
Thanks for any input!
I am using a GTX 460 with a C2D E7600 @ 3.06, Gigabyte P35-DS3R mainboard, 4 GB PC2-6400 CL4-4-4 RAM (make that 3.5 due to Win7 32bit), 450W PSU.
I am mostly happy with the games I play, but sometimes not so much. So I'm looking for a spot upgrade - either CPU or video card - which will drastically improve performance in games like AC4 (which limps along at 10-20 fps now at 1920x1200 minimum settings). I do not need or want a high end system. I do not need or want to do a large sweeping upgrade (mainboard etc.). Yes, I am aware that the 775 socket is 10 years out of date, so I am not expecting wonders. I also expect that a CPU upgrade would not really be doing much as long as I stick with the 775 socket.
Would a GTX750 TI bring noticeable improvements? I like the low energy usage. Any other contender *must* have lowish energy usage in 2D mode (browsing, desktop, videos...).
Or am I really on the wrong track and should rather switch to 1150 (mainboard + CPU) for a huge boost? Would I be able to keep the old RAM - would it fit physically, would it be a huge performance loss?
Thanks for any input!
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