Most efficient upgrade for my rig..... - Overclock.net

Frank Nicolas · 01-10-09

Hey guys! I've been thinking on what's the best upgrade I can get for my rig, taking the best money:fps increase ratio into account. Most people have been telling me that a new CPU would be best, and I've been really thinking about that. I just want you guys to give some other suggestions and maybe motivate me more to get a new CPU.

Thanks guys! And one more thing. I'm not looking for a super mega top end rig like something with an i7 Extreme with an HD 4870X2 crossfired thrice.....right now I can run COD5 at max settings on 1440 by 900 while getting 40FPS which is more than I ever asked for.

BigJeebz · 01-10-09

I'm thinking something like an e8400 would do you well but I'd personally jump up to a quad if I were you. Something like the q9550 or so would be fun. If COD5 is all your playing then the 8800gt should serve well for a while. What's your budget, and what other games do you play?

Frank Nicolas · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by BigJeebz

I'm thinking something like an e8400 would do you well but I'd personally jump up to a quad if I were you. Something like the q9550 or so would be fun. If COD5 is all your playing then the 8800gt should serve well for a while. What's your budget, and what other games do you play?

The other games I play are in my sig lol and my budget is PHP10,000

It might sound like much but it's not.

10 000 Philippine pesos = 216.66 U.S. dollars

solidzdawg · 01-11-09

MOST MOST defintely a new cpu. after that some more memory.

however i do not think your motherboard supports ddr2 memory

BlackOmega · 01-11-09

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Originally Posted by solidzdawg

MOST MOST defintely a new cpu. after that some more memory.

however i do not think your motherboard supports ddr2 memory

Um..... 667 is DDR2.....

To the OP: I agree that a new CPU is in order

E8400 probably would do you well.

Frank Nicolas · 01-11-09

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Originally Posted by BlackOmega

Um..... 667 is DDR2.....

To the OP: I agree that a new CPU is in order

E8400 probably would do you well.

Would an E8400 be able to run GTA IV smoothly? I suppose that GTA IV is more CPU dependent and that's why I'm getting super-lag even with my 8800GT. When these two are combined, would I get smooth FPS at 1440 by 900?

Bunnywinkles · 01-11-09

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Originally Posted by Frank Nicolas

Would an E8400 be able to run GTA IV smoothly? I suppose that GTA IV is more CPU dependent and that's why I'm getting super-lag even with my 8800GT. When these two are combined, would I get smooth FPS at 1440 by 900?

GTA is horribly coded, It will run better, but dont expect the best. I swear it could be the next crysis...

MCBrown.CA · 01-11-09

E8400/EP45-UD3P/4GB 800+MHz DDR2 would be an epic upgrade. Not sure how much that would run your side of town though...

Sylon · 01-11-09

If you want GTA IV to run smoothly, get a quad core. My Q6600 at 3.4 has no problems at all with it.

On a side note, IV is a step back from San Andreas in my books. There's so many things missing...today, I played SA for 2 hours. All I did was take hydras and start "dogfighting" with other hydras and helicopters while I had full wanted stars, had a blast!

Enigma8750 · 01-11-09

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122

Here's my advise.

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