- Nov 9, 2012
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Hey, all you crazy Computernauts,
I need some upgrade advice. I'd like for some more knowledgeable people than I to comment on cooling, power, motherboard, or bottleneck concerns. Most of what I'm doing will load almost the entire workload onto the GPU, so I'll probably end up spending most of my budget there. I also plan on keeping this GPU for the next 4-6 years, and upgrading CPU/ MB more frequently. I just need my system to run games at roughly the same framerate/ resolution as current video game consoles, so that i can at least play future releases. I don't care so much about framerate or settings. Any performance in CUDA-accelerated apps will be nice.
My current system: http://
Here's what I'm thinking it'll look like after upgrading: http://
Approximate Purchase Date: CPU in next 2 weeks, GPU in November (possibly waiting for price drops/ GTX 960)
Budget Range: 350-450 USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming @ 1080p, Blender, Folding At Home
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, GPU
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg, Micro Center
Location: Detroit, MI
Parts Preferences: Intel (for MB compatibility) and nVidia (for CUDA core utilization)
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Why I'm Upgrading: I've stuck with my stopgap CPU/GPU for a year now, and would like to move up. Also, I regretted buying an AMD card when I started using Blender (but it's fine for games).
Thanks for any and all help! Ya'll are the coolest.
I need some upgrade advice. I'd like for some more knowledgeable people than I to comment on cooling, power, motherboard, or bottleneck concerns. Most of what I'm doing will load almost the entire workload onto the GPU, so I'll probably end up spending most of my budget there. I also plan on keeping this GPU for the next 4-6 years, and upgrading CPU/ MB more frequently. I just need my system to run games at roughly the same framerate/ resolution as current video game consoles, so that i can at least play future releases. I don't care so much about framerate or settings. Any performance in CUDA-accelerated apps will be nice.
My current system: http://
Here's what I'm thinking it'll look like after upgrading: http://
Approximate Purchase Date: CPU in next 2 weeks, GPU in November (possibly waiting for price drops/ GTX 960)
Budget Range: 350-450 USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming @ 1080p, Blender, Folding At Home
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, GPU
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg, Micro Center
Location: Detroit, MI
Parts Preferences: Intel (for MB compatibility) and nVidia (for CUDA core utilization)
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Why I'm Upgrading: I've stuck with my stopgap CPU/GPU for a year now, and would like to move up. Also, I regretted buying an AMD card when I started using Blender (but it's fine for games).
Thanks for any and all help! Ya'll are the coolest.
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