upgrading pc good idea?

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

my specs are
phenom 2 x4 955 black editon
mobo msi 880gm-e41
gpu amd hd6850
ram 2x2gb ddr3
psu 500w

i want to install gtx 960 which is pci express 3
my mobo is pci express 2 but i think thats not going to be a real problem
but the problem is my cpu temp is like75 or more when playing demanding games
my question is should i install this gpu?
if cpu burns my gpu will burn too?

Ok Go · Jul 9, 2015

it's compatible with yout mobo, dont sweat the ver. of the pcie in your case. your PSU, assuming it's 500w contiuous, also capable to run it.
now, those 955be runs hot, but doesnt directly related to your gpu temps.most cpu and gpu has their own cooler,so the only way they can affect each others temps is via ambient temp, and that wont likely do any difference with your new card running.

TL;DR nope, it wont burn your cpu. there wont be any significant diff in your cpu temp after installing.

RobCrezz · Jul 9, 2015

Your CPU/mobo is pretty old and 4gb of ram isnt much these days. I would consider a full system upgrade in the near future, but in the mean time the 960 will give better performance.

Just check your PSU is a good make/model first.

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

thanks okgo bro
so its pretty safe if i put a gtx 960 in there?(also this gtx 960 got twin frozr)

RobCrezz · Jul 9, 2015

Shuryth :

check your psu make/model and specs first.

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

robcrezz,my proccesor maybe old but its not bottlenecking my pc
when playing crysis 3 in ultra,cpu usage averages aroung 50% while gpu usage near 100%
my psu is thermaltake tr2rx 500w
will it survive?

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

sorry tr2 rx 550w
it also says that continous power is 450 w

madmatt30 · Jul 9, 2015

It'll work mate.

It all honesty you may see your CPU temps drop a few degrees with a 960.
Its a cool running card whereas the 6850 is not so your case temps will likely be 5c or so lower.

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

going to buy it tomorrow with some memory sticks too

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

thanks for every single reply you guys have been real helpful

RobCrezz · Jul 9, 2015

Shuryth :

Its not bottlenecking because your GPU is old and not very good.

Ok Go · Jul 9, 2015

Shuryth :

tr2 is a thermaltake product right? it'll do fine with 450w. and unless i'm mistaken, your PSU already has a native 6pin pci which most 960 use. so you're pretty much covered on the power req.

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

yes its a thermaltake product and it say 6+2pin pci so i guess 6 pin is there

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

i dont think my cpu will be much of an issue but i will upgrade it too in not too distant future

RobCrezz · Jul 9, 2015

Shuryth :

Depends on the game. On newer more CPU intensive ones it will hold back performance.

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

name a cpu intensive game brah
i played ryse witcher 3 gta v those lagged due to my gpu and ram if i guessed correctly

Ok Go · Jul 9, 2015

gta v get a quite fps boost from cpu. because there's some one on the forum that adamant on using an unstable CPU OC since he got 12+ fps from the increased clock. that chap also uses amd procie. never tried it myself since i rarely has the time to gaming nowadays.

RobCrezz · Jul 9, 2015

Shuryth :

Watch dogs It would. GTA V it only would a little. GPU capable of 58fps, CPU, low 50, so not a big deal on GTA
http://www.techspot.com/review/991-gta-5-pc-benchmarks/page6.html

Shuryth · Jul 9, 2015

you are right about watch dogs
i hope it wont effect mad max and just cause 3 much as i am eagerly waitng for those

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