[Solved] What should I upgrade?

Hello

I'm in need of some tips about what to upgrade on my system. I play online games mostly, lately Aion and when I have like 200+ people on the screen my fps goes down. I feel I need more power, but at this point you think I should upgrade my cpu or get another 4870 and do a crossfire or take both options in consideration. What about the board? I play on native 1680x1050 and will stay on it, not planing on upgrading my screen now. So any help please? (:

My Rig: (copy paste from everest)

QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)
Asus P5E (2 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 2 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset : Intel Beachwood X38
System Memory : 3328 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: Kingston 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2: Kingston 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM3: Kingston 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM4: Kingston 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
ATI Radeon HD 4870 (RV770) (512 MB)
Samsung SyncMaster 226BW/MagicSyncMaster CX226BW (Digital) [22" LCD] (H9XQ204824)
Creative Audigy 2 ZS (SB0350) Sound Card

thanks in advance.

jarlox

Ok will try it right now
thanks!

Ok, it works look! http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=614431
I'm going to play for a while and see if it's stable.



@jsc - I have this one. Is ok?
reference: http://www.coolbox.es/index.php/Re [...] age_1.html


About vcore under 1.50v, is possible with this board? I dont remember well but I think I read few months ago, there were problems with P5E and voltages or something the BIOS wont allow to change some values... need to check though. I really dont remember.

Anyways I still need a new cpu right?

Thanks again!!!

Jarlox

I suggest a better quality RAM, look for DDR2 800 2x2GB sets. Kingston went downhill fast, I recommend G.Skill.

In this order:

1) Overclock
2) Ram (2x2GB DDR2 800+)
3) Processor change

Have you also considered your internet connection? What up/down is your service? What does your speedtest.net look like?

if you arent overclocking, you're underclocking!

always happy to see another persona satisfied by the unlocked potential of their cpu.

always consider the overclocking potential of computer parts you buy, it can raise the value and bargain of what your are shopping for.