hi guys!
my current system:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2
Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000
Windows Vista 64bit
I am planning to upgrade this to current parts. My question is:
1. Is i7 core worth the upgrade from Q9550? Switching to i7 will require buying new MB and RAM. So I will need to spend around $1000 on these.
2. I hate HD4870x2 soooo much! It runs too hot and noisy. Two possible options seems to be HD 5870 and HD 5850 with about $100 difference. is 5870 worth the $100 over 5850?
3. SSD. worth it? I would love to have my windows open up quick! OCZ and Intel seems popular. Any recommendations?
4. Should I upgrade my PSU? Or is 750W enough for new i7 system?
5. Should I keep the Vista or buy new Windows 7?
Thanks in advance for your kind answers
my current system:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2
Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000
Windows Vista 64bit
I am planning to upgrade this to current parts. My question is:
1. Is i7 core worth the upgrade from Q9550? Switching to i7 will require buying new MB and RAM. So I will need to spend around $1000 on these.
2. I hate HD4870x2 soooo much! It runs too hot and noisy. Two possible options seems to be HD 5870 and HD 5850 with about $100 difference. is 5870 worth the $100 over 5850?
3. SSD. worth it? I would love to have my windows open up quick! OCZ and Intel seems popular. Any recommendations?
4. Should I upgrade my PSU? Or is 750W enough for new i7 system?
5. Should I keep the Vista or buy new Windows 7?
Thanks in advance for your kind answers