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Talking cpu or graf card add/change ???
I have a good question, you could see my system at the bottom...
I want to change something to have more performance, did i need to change my cpu or add a graf card to be crossfire i don't want to change both due to $$$$ for sure soon a change my case to thermaltake va8003bws or vh 6001bws.

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I am assuming you mean "gaming performance" - if you can only change one thing then I'd opt for the GPU upgrade. i dont know anything about ATI cards so I am not sure adding a second ATI card is better than a single newer/newest card. but overall, for gaming, if you already have a decent cpu and mem, the single best upgrade with noticeable improvement would be to jack up your video hardware

what are your 3dmark06 scores like?
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your rig is awesome man maybe you can upgrade to a Nvidia GT200 or ATi 4xxx series when they come out in june 15-18
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q6600 or e8500
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I agree, another 3870x2 would be good but a Q6600/Q6700 or E8400/E8500 would be better.

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tks
its what i think...
just a double check to be sure
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I would go for another 3870 x2, that thing would really scream.
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