hello, i am new to these forums and in need of some advice.
I am looking to upgrade my the first pc i built over three years ago.
I am just looking at getting a new cpu and mobo and also a gpu.
I am primarily a gamer.
I would like to be able to play skyrim bf3 etc on medium settings with an average resolution. Ideally i would like the system to be viable for another 2-3 years before i need another upgrade of these components.
Also i have never OC'ed but would not be against trying it if it was needed.
I have an expensive option and a cheaper option, and would like your thoughts, would they achieve my aims?
(i am using Novatech.co.uk as my site of choice, they were very good last time)
Expensive Option:
i5 2500k 168 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/intelcorei3,i5andi71155socket/bx80623i52500k.html
Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 intel Z68 115 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/motherboards/intel1155z68chipsetmotherboards/ga-z68a-d3h-b3.html
XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 1024mb GDDR5 140 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/atiradeongraphicscards/atihd6800series/hd-687a-zhfc.html
Cheap Option:
AMD Quad Core Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 93 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/amdphenomx4/hdz955fbgmbox.html
Asus M5A78L LE AMD 760G (Socket AM3+) Motherboard 55 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/motherboards/amdam3plusallchipsetmotherboards/90-mibfv0-g0eay00z.html
XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 1024mb GDDR5 140 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/atiradeongraphicscards/atihd6800series/hd-687a-zhfc.html
I have the same GPU because i know that this is the most important bit of kit for good gaming performance.
Obviously the i5 would be better, but would the AMD achieve my aims?
Many thanks
I am looking to upgrade my the first pc i built over three years ago.
I am just looking at getting a new cpu and mobo and also a gpu.
I am primarily a gamer.
I would like to be able to play skyrim bf3 etc on medium settings with an average resolution. Ideally i would like the system to be viable for another 2-3 years before i need another upgrade of these components.
Also i have never OC'ed but would not be against trying it if it was needed.
I have an expensive option and a cheaper option, and would like your thoughts, would they achieve my aims?
(i am using Novatech.co.uk as my site of choice, they were very good last time)
Expensive Option:
i5 2500k 168 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/intelcorei3,i5andi71155socket/bx80623i52500k.html
Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 intel Z68 115 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/motherboards/intel1155z68chipsetmotherboards/ga-z68a-d3h-b3.html
XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 1024mb GDDR5 140 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/atiradeongraphicscards/atihd6800series/hd-687a-zhfc.html
Cheap Option:
AMD Quad Core Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 93 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/amdphenomx4/hdz955fbgmbox.html
Asus M5A78L LE AMD 760G (Socket AM3+) Motherboard 55 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/motherboards/amdam3plusallchipsetmotherboards/90-mibfv0-g0eay00z.html
XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 1024mb GDDR5 140 GBP
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/atiradeongraphicscards/atihd6800series/hd-687a-zhfc.html
I have the same GPU because i know that this is the most important bit of kit for good gaming performance.
Obviously the i5 would be better, but would the AMD achieve my aims?
Many thanks