Back in the Game

[crispy77]

Hello, i just got my pc back after a year of being stored away without any use. The pc is coming up on 2 years old and as far as I know is still a beast. But I realize how quickly new and better pc components come out, and I want to be ready for all the upcoming releases.

I7 860 @ 3.67 Ghz (OC)
radeon HD 5850
p55 ud3 A mobo
4gb corsair ddr3 1600
Anything i should get ready to upgrade?? I wish to continue to run everything maxed out too...

 

[wintermint]

Here's what you should expect from your rig: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/164 If you aren't satisfied.. the easiest update is to purchase another 5850 to run crossfire but you should make sure you have at least 650w power supply and that your motherboard will support the crossfire at dual x8.. x16/x4 isn't bad though

 

[c3h8]

What resolution do you play at?
Socket 1156 is dead so a processor upgrade is not an option
Not sure on the graphics card, it should be solid

 

[crispy77]

I play at 1920X1200. I know I keep kicking myself for getting an outdated mobo and processor using Socket 1156. But i was told the 860's were good for overclocking. I mean I don't for see needing to upgrade the processor any time soon. I was more interested in whether or not my gpu will continue to get the job done. It runs games like FC2, GTA4, and mafia 2 at full graphics without any problems what so ever. But if i can add another 5850 in the future I should be good to go.


As for the power suppy, i have 800W from a real good manufacturer ( i destroyed a 600W when i tried.) So no worries there.

 

[lilotimz]

It'll be hard to even find a 5850 in the future seeing as it's already hard trying to find one right now. Your CPU is still excellent as is the rest of your parts. Most likely youll replace the GPU before thinking of the CPU so you're good for now. =]

 

[crispy77]

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[crispy77]

I see, thanks

 

[Mousemonkey]

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