CPU+GPU upgrade

[Tosen]

Hello,

Well I got this build atm:

CPU: Phenom II x4 965 @3.4 ghz
GPU: 570 gtx evga
RAM: 2x4gb generic ram 1333mhz
PSU: Cooler Master silent pro 1000w
SSD: Crucial M4 126gb
Hard Drive: 2tb
SC: Titanium X-FI

Been with this build for 2 years, and was thinking of replacing the Motherboard+CPU+RAM...and though of this:

RAM:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

CPU:

Core i5 3450 better than Core i5 3570k if... I don't plan on overclocking? Also if I'm getting the 3450 I should be getting an H77 chipset and if I go the 3570k route I should get an Z77 to overclock but if I'm not overclocking...H77 enough?


GPU: 670 gtx


Any input?

 

[o1die]

Yes to the H77 and 3450 cpu for non overclockers.

 

[Tosen]

Yes to the H77 and 3450 cpu for non overclockers.

Ths for answering.

Yeah looks like the 3450 and a H77 will do the trick... but will I see a difference in gaming based on the upgrade?

I think I will see a big change when I get the 670-680 gtx by the end of the year but... the Phenom II x4 965 will bottlneck those video cards right?

 

[twelve25]

If your board is AM3+, then I'd just get a FX-8320 and put what you would have spent on your motherboard into the video card.

 

[Tosen]

If your board is AM3+, then I'd just get a FX-8320 and put what you would have spent on your motherboard into the video card.

This is a 2 year old system, and unfortunately it's AM3 no AM3+

Yeah, I would be doing along those lines, but I was checking and the 3450 wins against any AMD processors, speaking of gaming. GPU upgrade won't come until early december.

 

[Tosen]

Well, I found a Core i7 2600 for $200... I might have to go with that.

 

[Unknowngama]

The 3570k will beat the 2600k any day, you only need 4 cores for gaming ATM, although future games might require more

 

[Unknowngama]

For GPU, I'd go with the 7970 instead of 670. Nvdia cards are just simply overpriced and the xfx 7970 is AMAZING.

 

[tr1x-]

7870 tahiti LE jokercard 2gb. Best bang for buck!!!!!!!! check results. Use them in Crossfire and they will completely BUST a 670 or 7970.

 

[knotman]

For GPU, I'd go with the 7970 instead of 670. Nvdia cards are just simply overpriced and the xfx 7970 is AMAZING.

I wouldn't agree. How can out of two cards that are in just about the same price range and performance, be overpriced? Whether to get a 670 or a 7970 depends on personal preference, and the games that are going to get played.