- Mar 12, 2013
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Hey guys,
I bought my PC about 2 years ago and I am looking to upgrade it mainly since my CPU really is starting to bottleneck/lagg behind in most videogames. For rendering/3d my setup still runs fine but extra CPU power would indeed come in handy.
My rig now:
AMD Phenom X4 II 955 Black Edition
Asrock 870 Extreme 3 Motherboard
GTX 570 Twin Frozr 3 OC
16gb DDR3 ( not sure what the name is, but I replaced my RIPJAWS with them and where supposedly faster )
Scythe Mugen 3 CPU cooler
1 TB Hard disk
My Budget: around 500-700 euros ( +-900 dollars normally but most components are 1 dollar = 1 euro so keep that in mind )
My goal: Faster rendering (Photoshop, 3Ds Max) and a future proof gaming rig. Will eventually replace my GPU in a year (or two). I also want an SSD disk since I would have to get a new motherboard/install windows 7 anyway.
My thoughts on the new Processor (tell me if I am wrong!): I am heavily set on either;
Intel i7 2700k, great processor and most likely the best choice if I only wanted it for gaming.
Intel i7 3770k, a tad faster than the 2700k but with a bit less overclocking ability( I read it had some heating issues despite it being build to withstand a higher temp? ). Has hyper threading which might be the best choice since I work in the 3D industry.
Motherboard:
Since my old MOBO does not support ivy bridge I am thinking of getting the "ASRock Z77 Extreme4" or the Asrock Z77 Extreme6. Despite its good reviews im a big setback by the many complaints that its very fragile. Please suggest some boards!
SSD:
I do not need a big SSD so if I can save up on this than I would. Than again if it fits within my budget you wont see me complain.
CPU cooler: I still have the Mugen 3 but I think I need a new cooler for my new CPU (?). Suggestions please ^^
I bought my PC about 2 years ago and I am looking to upgrade it mainly since my CPU really is starting to bottleneck/lagg behind in most videogames. For rendering/3d my setup still runs fine but extra CPU power would indeed come in handy.
My rig now:
AMD Phenom X4 II 955 Black Edition
Asrock 870 Extreme 3 Motherboard
GTX 570 Twin Frozr 3 OC
16gb DDR3 ( not sure what the name is, but I replaced my RIPJAWS with them and where supposedly faster )
Scythe Mugen 3 CPU cooler
1 TB Hard disk
My Budget: around 500-700 euros ( +-900 dollars normally but most components are 1 dollar = 1 euro so keep that in mind )
My goal: Faster rendering (Photoshop, 3Ds Max) and a future proof gaming rig. Will eventually replace my GPU in a year (or two). I also want an SSD disk since I would have to get a new motherboard/install windows 7 anyway.
My thoughts on the new Processor (tell me if I am wrong!): I am heavily set on either;
Intel i7 2700k, great processor and most likely the best choice if I only wanted it for gaming.
Intel i7 3770k, a tad faster than the 2700k but with a bit less overclocking ability( I read it had some heating issues despite it being build to withstand a higher temp? ). Has hyper threading which might be the best choice since I work in the 3D industry.
Motherboard:
Since my old MOBO does not support ivy bridge I am thinking of getting the "ASRock Z77 Extreme4" or the Asrock Z77 Extreme6. Despite its good reviews im a big setback by the many complaints that its very fragile. Please suggest some boards!
SSD:
I do not need a big SSD so if I can save up on this than I would. Than again if it fits within my budget you wont see me complain.
CPU cooler: I still have the Mugen 3 but I think I need a new cooler for my new CPU (?). Suggestions please ^^
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