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newprince   08-15-2008 at 01:03:47 AM

Hi guys. Searched and didn't get specific enough info for my issue(s).

Anyway, here's my stats as of now:
mobo: Intel D945PSN
cpu: P4(D) 2.8 dual core
mem: 2GB of OCZgold DDR2 667
power: Kingwin modular 600W
GPU: Radeon 1900X
Windows XP SP3

So, instead of a system overhaul, I thought a good idea would be to get 2 more GB of DDR2, upgrade to Vista, and get either a Radeon 4850 or 4870.

However, I want to know that my MOBO will accept either, and if my power output is adequate for the new card, especially 4870.

Any insight/concerns are much appreciated!

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dhicks2008   08-15-2008 at 01:23:28 AM
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Hi there, your processor for a start would bottleneck the new card, if i were you i would build a new pc from scratch, just built a new pc myself cost around £600.

I wish i would have waited and gone with the new 4870 X2 :(, instead i went with the nvidia chipset and 9800 gx2. Got some cheap ram which is a big mistake, its now bottlenecking my other stuff, new ram for xmas lol.

So i would really suggest you do a complete system build, get a Q6600 and a P35 chipset motherboard and you will be able to Overclock it to 3.6ghz, get some DDR2 800 and it will run in sync with it at 3.6ghz. Get a 4870 x2, 4gb decent ram, i would say around 800-850w psu for this setup, i got a 750w corsair powering my 9800 gx2, make sure you get a decent psu such as corsair or thermaltake, many around.

thanks

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newprince   08-15-2008 at 01:41:49 AM
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Duly noted. Any other thoughts?

EDIT: The reason I am being sort of meticulous is because with my upgrade plan I could avoid paying $700+ for an upgrade that would be pretty slight in my eyes, and there's a lot of future stuff coming out that I would rather wait for.

Of course, I don't want to make anything unstable or overheat. So you see my dilemma. A slight bottleneck would not bother me.


Message edited by newprince on 08-15-2008 at 02:03:19 AM
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legendsn3verdie   08-15-2008 at 03:09:04 AM
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if i were you, i would keep your powersupply, case, and ram. Then you could get a q6600, radeon 4850, and one of those 100$ gigabye motherboards w/e they are. u can easily push the q6600 to 3+ ghz without overclocking that 667 ram if u run in sync (which is prolly the best anyways). and then my freind you d have a pretty sexy rig.

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newprince   08-15-2008 at 03:21:47 AM
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That's a good idea, legends. Sort of in the middle. Seems like the best bang for the buck I can get at this point. Thanks

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