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5/17/12 at 6:40am

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So I've got the upgrade itch, and I'd like to either upgrade my GPU or CPU. Right now I have a 2500k @ 4.6 GHz and a GTX 460 @ 820 MHz. Which would be a better upgrade as far as folding is concerned? Getting a used GTX 570/580 or getting a 3770k? I'm leaning towards a GPU upgrade since my 460 has been repaired by baking before and likes to crash from time-to-time, and of course it's the better upgrade for gaming, but if I were to upgrade my CPU I'd have an average 2500k to sell or use in another build.

Another question, can you overclock Ivy Bridge on a P67 motherboard? I thought I read only Z77 could overclock Ivy but confirmation would be nice.

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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750 GB	Western Digital Green 1 TB	Samsung HD201UI 2 TB	Something cheap
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Windows 8 Professional 64-bit	ASUS VH222H 21.5"	Yamakasi Catleap Q270 (27" 1440p DVI-D input only)	Logitech K320
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5/17/12 at 6:43am

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Get the GTX 580.

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5/17/12 at 6:44am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NITRO1250

Get the GTX 580.

This!

Or a GTX 670.

Also, it depends on the board, some boards require BIOS updates that will allow you to do some mild overclocking, I don't know how far you'll be able to push it, but you most certainly can overclock.

Edit: There will be some more BIOS updates in the next few months to address overclocking issues across most boards.

Edit 2: Keep forgetting things haha, UEFI BIOS's will be fine. I think it's primarily the Gigabyte boards, I'd do some more research but, I'm busy at the moment! Sorry

Edited by Roxborough - 5/17/12 at 6:49am

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5/17/12 at 6:45am

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Definitely the 580

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5/17/12 at 6:50am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxborough

Quote:

Originally Posted by NITRO1250

Get the GTX 580.

This!

Or a GTX 670.

I thought the GTX 600 series couldn't fold or wasn't good at it? I wouldn't mind getting a 670.

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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
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5/17/12 at 7:37am

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Would you rather fold or game? 580 for folding, 670 for gaming, or... if you're not bothered how well it folds, a 670 isn't exactly terrible at it. Google around for some benches!

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5/17/12 at 7:41am

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I probably care a little more about folding at this point. My 460 is plenty powerful for the games I do play so I wouldn't be upgrading solely to improve gaming, it just has issues since it's been oven-bake-repaired before. I've also seen GTX 580's sell used for fairly cheap because of the new 600 series so it seems like a good time to upgrade.

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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
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5/17/12 at 8:03am

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You can overclock an ivy bridge on P67, yes. But it's only a tiny insignificant processor upgrade. Not worth your time unless you do heavily multi-threaded work. A GPU upgrade would be much more noticeable for gaming. Not sure 580 is the way to go though. Check prices vs 670 or 7870/7950.

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5/17/12 at 8:04am

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a second gtx 480! and save up the rest for GF 110

AHh sorry I misread everything 0.o........

well take a-look around and see if you can find a gtx 580 around thatd probably be your best upgrade! or maybe a second gtx 460 to hold you till next gen??
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If the GPU is on its way out then replace it.

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