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What can i do to upgrade my pc?

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peepee   10-02-2009 at 02:51:20 AM

Hello peoples, i need help upgrading my pc to play the latest games. Here are my system specs:

Phenom II 940
gigabyte 790x
1tb hard drive
630 watt rosewill
ati 3870
8gb ram
19" monitor max res: 1440x900

I want the absolutely best components i can afford for my pc, i think everything i have is good except video card and power supply. i want to spend about $400-460* on the parts. My motherboard supports crossfire so i think that might be the best choice for me. So, which two cards and power supply can i buy for my price range? thanks. :sol:


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jimishtar   10-02-2009 at 04:49:45 AM

get new GPU and PSU, rest is ok.

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r-sky   10-02-2009 at 05:42:53 AM

You do not need crossfire or more than 512megs for that resolution. Read http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2428.html to see for your self.

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wsupduck   10-03-2009 at 06:59:32 PM

pepperman has a good setup for you


Message edited by wsupduck on 10-03-2009 at 06:59:44 PM
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ghoulsrulefools   10-03-2009 at 07:01:48 PM

Get a new monitor, things will look much nicer. Also, you wont need more then a quality 550/600w to run either of those gpu's if you don't plan on crossfiring.


Message edited by ghoulsrulefools on 10-03-2009 at 07:03:08 PM
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ohiou_grad_06   10-03-2009 at 10:16:13 PM

I'm thinking new gfx card, ATI 5 series if you can afford it and if your PSU is strong enough. Otherwise maybe a 4890 and new PSU, OC the 940 and you should be good. Other thing you could do, 4870 at 150ish, new PSU maybe an OCZ or antec, skip crossfire and pick yourself up a 22 inch monitor. That will make a lot of difference.


Message edited by ohiou_grad_06 on 10-03-2009 at 10:18:52 PM
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