- Aug 16, 2012
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Looking to update part of my system; I plan to do all 3 components over time, but right now I'm mulling over which to upgrade first, my CPU, my GPU or my hard drive. Based on my current specs, and the upgrades I plan to make, which one should I do first to see the biggest improvements? Also, if I'm totally off base with this plan, let me know.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon, then later (see above)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly gaming, some other stuff.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU (to another AM3+ Chip, looking at FX8350), GPU (From a GTX670FTW to GTX970), Hard Drive (to SSD)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg
Location: Chicago, IL
Parts Preferences: See above
Overclocking: Probably Not
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 now, 2560x1440 in the future.
Why Are You Upgrading: the Witness is running real chunky in spots- it's time to update a little. I don't have the money to do everything right now, and I'm planning on stringing this current build out for another year or two before doing a completely new build.
My current rig:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60
Ram: 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz
GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX670FTW (OC'd 670 chip on 680 PCB)
HDD: WD Blue 1TB (5400RPM)
Case: Corsair Carbide 300R windowed
PSU: Diablotek PHD750 (750W)
Thanks.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon, then later (see above)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly gaming, some other stuff.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU (to another AM3+ Chip, looking at FX8350), GPU (From a GTX670FTW to GTX970), Hard Drive (to SSD)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg
Location: Chicago, IL
Parts Preferences: See above
Overclocking: Probably Not
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 now, 2560x1440 in the future.
Why Are You Upgrading: the Witness is running real chunky in spots- it's time to update a little. I don't have the money to do everything right now, and I'm planning on stringing this current build out for another year or two before doing a completely new build.
My current rig:
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60
Ram: 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz
GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX670FTW (OC'd 670 chip on 680 PCB)
HDD: WD Blue 1TB (5400RPM)
Case: Corsair Carbide 300R windowed
PSU: Diablotek PHD750 (750W)
Thanks.
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