Hi.
I would very much like to understand how to build a system that is as balanced as posible.
It is obvious that 4 major things need to be considered :
CPU
RAM
FSB
GPU
Under each there are a subset of specs that are relevant?
Now givin a system. My aging Pentium Duel Core :
Pentium Duel E5200 @ 2.9GHz
Kingston 3GB(1GB+2GB) 800Mhz RAM
MSI G31M3-F 1600MHz FSB
Biostar 9600GT 512MB
550W Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus
Where is the bottleneck and how can I work this out?
At first glance I would say the CPU. But I do not know how to determine this.
I would also like an explanation as to what the relationship is between CPU and GPU spesifically?
For example what constitutes an overkill GPU when considering the capabilities of the CPU.
I will be building a new PC soon and would like to know as much as possible before deciding.
Thanks beforehand.
PS EDIT : The focus of this thread is not on my current system nor on my upcoming build.
I would very much like to understand how to build a system that is as balanced as posible.
It is obvious that 4 major things need to be considered :
CPU
RAM
FSB
GPU
Under each there are a subset of specs that are relevant?
Now givin a system. My aging Pentium Duel Core :
Pentium Duel E5200 @ 2.9GHz
Kingston 3GB(1GB+2GB) 800Mhz RAM
MSI G31M3-F 1600MHz FSB
Biostar 9600GT 512MB
550W Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus
Where is the bottleneck and how can I work this out?
At first glance I would say the CPU. But I do not know how to determine this.
I would also like an explanation as to what the relationship is between CPU and GPU spesifically?
For example what constitutes an overkill GPU when considering the capabilities of the CPU.
I will be building a new PC soon and would like to know as much as possible before deciding.
Thanks beforehand.
PS EDIT : The focus of this thread is not on my current system nor on my upcoming build.