Which upgrade?

[xeonyxorich]

I've been deciding on an upgrade for while and it comes up between these 2 upgrades

Specs :
Athlon ii X4 3.25ghz
Corsair 800MHZ XMS2 4GB
4870 1GB
650W Earthwatts
Antec 902
Biostar 790GX 128M

Upgrade 1:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.322820
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

Or

Upgrade 2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=955-_-19-103-808-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102856&cm_re=5870-_-14-102-856-_-Product

 

[o1die]

I'd go for the 5770 and keep everything else. Spending $400 on one video card is for rich folks, but if you're rich, then go for it.

 

[xeonyxorich]

I'd go for the 5770 and keep everything else. Spending $400 on one video card is for rich folks, but if you're rich, then go for it.

Dude i have a 4870, they're equal in performance...

 

[xeonyxorich]

Oh yeah and recommend a different motherboard if you want because i think the 790FX is a bit too pricey

 

[logan the huge]

Well, newegg removed that combo deal so I can't comment on it but upgrading to a Phenom II or DDR3 isn't going to give you much of a performance boost over what you have now.

If you're after better gaming either get an additional 4870(since your MB is Crossfire capable) or sell the one you have(if you can get a good price for it) and get the 5870(11" long. Make sure you case has room) or 5850(a better value but maybe not enough of an upgade for what you seem to want). Crossfired 4870s perform about the same as a single 5870.

As far as getting a new MB goes, you may as well wait until April for the long delayed 800 series chipsets before you decide. The 790x/790gx you currently have is second only to the 790fx and you would only get the benefit of upgrading to that if you are running multiple high end GPUs, such as two 5970s or three 5850s.

 

[xeonyxorich]

Well, newegg removed that combo deal so I can't comment on it but upgrading to a Phenom II or DDR3 isn't going to give you much of a performance boost over what you have now.

If you're after better gaming either get an additional 4870(since your MB is Crossfire capable) or sell the one you have(if you can get a good price for it) and get the 5870(11" long. Make sure you case has room) or 5850(a better value but maybe not enough of an upgade for what you seem to want). Crossfired 4870s perform about the same as a single 5870.

As far as getting a new MB goes, you may as well wait until April for the long delayed 800 series chipsets before you decide. The 790x/790gx you currently have is second only to the 790fx and you would only get the benefit of upgrading to that if you are running multiple high end GPUs, such as two 5970s or three 5850s.

Thanks a lot and im selling my old parts to my friend if i get some new ones. If i get the 5870 i will be selling him the 4870 for 120, the Motherboard + RAM for 100, and the CPU for 70 just depending on what new parts im getting

 

[logan the huge]

Lets see:

PII 955BE(C3) $160
AM3 790X/GX MB $100
4G DDR3 $100
5870 $400

$760 new parts
-$290 old parts
=$470 for upgrade vs. ~$160 for a new 4870.

Eh, if it were my money, I'd think I'd just get the additional 4870 and save the rest for a bigger upgrade a year from now when new Bulldozer(AMD) and Sandy Bridge(Intel) platforms hit the market. I don't think the performance increase justifies the $310 price difference but it's your call.