ATI HD 6770 & Mobo asus p35?

[FwoGiZ]

Here are the specs of the current computer
OS: Vista64 Home Premium
Monitor: Samsung 226bw 22in LCD
CPU: E8400 not OC, thinking about doing +50% (FSB1333mhz)
MOBO: ASUS p35
GPU: HD Radeon 4850 512mb
RAM: 2x2gb 1000mhz DDR2 (for some reason, it's running at 400mhz
PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500gb 32mb cache NCQ
extra fans, coolermaster case
running 1680x1050 resolution

so basically, I am able to run the game on LOW, but it crashes a bit too much to my liking and I just can't compete in any ways in 1v1 firefight because I am way too laggy.

I am REALLLY outdated on what why and how computer works
Is it because of my GPU? I think I have ram issues too... I am thinking about overclocking my E8400 to 4ghz or 4.5ghz.
Now let's say I fix my RAM, OC that CPU and buy a new GPU; would I be good for a while? Is there even a GPU I can buy that would fit on that old mobo?

Any advice would be very appreciated... I have a very limited budget so I can't afford a new computer

 

[amuffin]

What is your budget? Also what software are you using to view your ram speeds? If it is cpu-z you need to multiply that number.

 

[pell380]

DONT SPEND I A SINGLE MONEY ON THIS OLD PC UNDERSTAND

SAVE MONEY AND BUY IVY CORE I3

AND I THINK YOUR GPU WITH I3 WILL WORK BF3 IN MEDIUM SETTINGS

 

[FwoGiZ]

What is your budget? Also what software are you using to view your ram speeds? If it is cpu-z you need to multiply that number.

if I can get around with something around 150...no higher than 200$ i'd be happy I guess
Yeah CPUZ

here's a log if it can help:

CPU-Z TXT Report
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Binaries
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CPU-Z version 1.58

Processors
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Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2

APICs
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Processor 0
-- Core 0
-- Thread 0 0
-- Core 1
-- Thread 0 1

Processors Information
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Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Codename Wolfdale
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket 775 LGA (0x0)
CPUID 6.7.6
Extended CPUID 6.17
Core Stepping C0
Technology 45 nm
TDP Limit 65 Watts
Core Speed 3006.1 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 9.0 x 334.0 MHz
Rated Bus speed 1336.1 MHz
Stock frequency 3000 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T, VT-x
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 9.0x
Max VID 1.225 V



Chipset
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Northbridge Intel X38 rev. 01
Southbridge Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 4096 MBytes
Channels Dual, (Symmetric)
Memory Frequency 400.8 MHz (5:6)
CAS# latency (CL) 5.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 4
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 4
Cycle Time (tRAS) 12
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 52
Command Rate (CR) 2T
MCHBAR I/O Base address 0x0FED14000
MCHBAR I/O Size 4096



Memory SPD
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DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x50
Memory type DDR2
Module format Regular UDIMM
Manufacturer (ID) G.Skill (7F7F7F7FCD000000)
Size 2048 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-6400 (400 MHz)
Part number F2-8000CL5-2GBPI
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP yes (1 profiles)
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 4.0-4-4-10-16 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #2 5.0-5-5-15-24 @ 400 MHz
EPP timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-CR @ frequency (voltage)
EPP profile #1 (full) 5.0-5-5-15-45-2T @ 500 MHz (2.100 Volts)

DIMM # 2
SMBus address 0x52
Memory type DDR2
Module format Regular UDIMM
Manufacturer (ID) G.Skill (7F7F7F7FCD000000)
Size 2048 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-6400 (400 MHz)
Part number F2-8000CL5-2GBPI
Number of banks 2
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP yes (1 profiles)
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 4.0-4-4-10-16 @ 266 MHz
JEDEC #2 5.0-5-5-15-24 @ 400 MHz
EPP timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-CR @ frequency (voltage)
EPP profile #1 (full) 5.0-5-5-15-45-2T @ 500 MHz (2.100 Volts)

 

[amuffin]

Spend 30 bucks for a cooler master hyper 212 evo, and spend the rest on a radeon 6770.

 

[FwoGiZ]

Spend 30 bucks for a cooler master hyper 212 evo, and spend the rest on a radeon 6770.

you are positive this will work on a p35 mobo? the PCI-e slots are good enough?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161383

Should I X-fire the old card along with the new one, I guess this would be quite pointless because of the extra useless heat?

I don't remember what kindo CPU Heatsink/fan I bought when I built this computer, but I remember spending around 30$ back then for something that had a VERY good reputation, so I guess this should be fine right? Also have an extra 120mm case fan

tx a lot for the fast response!!

 

[Mousemonkey]

Should I X-fire the old card along with the new one, I guess this would be quite pointless because of the extra useless heat?

Your 4850 won't crossfire with a 6770.

 

[FwoGiZ]

Ok, and please I just want to be REAL sure that the HD 6770 will fit and not get bottlenecked on my asus p35!! Can you guys confirm that?
Thanks

 

[diec4st]

6870.


Edit : and Hyper 212 EVO for that CPU.

 

[FwoGiZ]

I bought my computer in 2008 and the motherboard is an asus p35.
I am wondering if that GPU ATI HD 6770 would fit on that motherboard without being bottlenecked.
I want to be able to play Battlefield3!

Thanks

 

[gamergeneral99]

Get hd 6850 it runs battlefield 3 pretty smoothly. If your budget allows you upgrade your processor to a core 2 quad or core 2 xtreme. I think your motherboard's socket is LGA 775 right?Core2quad is the best processor supported by your motherboard.

 

[FwoGiZ]

yeah Socket LGA 775
but I don't really mind the slow loadings... as long as everything runs smoothly in game
I read a few good reviews regarding 6770 and battlefield 3 and it fits my budget quite well

 

[Mousemonkey]

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[manu 11]

a dual core will be fine for single player for bf3, for multi player which have large no. of players, around 64 max, a quad core is really needed.