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Quick upgrade question

  • 16-12-2010 7:51pm
    #1
    Hotman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi there,
    I currently have a fairy crap system, its a Core 2 Duo E6600 at 2500Mhz, 2gb of 6400 DDR 2 i think, something very similar to that anyway, and a ATI HD 3870 with 512mb DDR4 ram (its a powercolor one)

    I just want to know, im playing batman on my asus P221 22" screen and it looks awesome at the standard 1680x1050 and it looks lovely, but when im playing something like Crysis, i can only have it on medium settings and theres some slowdown. i also can barely play Starcraft2 but its very slow even with low graphics settings,

    Do you think i need to upgrade my whole system to be able to prolong the life of the stuff i have or would sinply upgrading my GFX card to a new geforce or a 5 series ATI (i seem to prefer Nvidia). If this is the case can you recommend a card that whoops my 3870 for up to a max of 150.

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    digme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭digme


    get a ati6850 for yourself and you'll have it all on high.
    160 euros is better than 600
    Oh and stay away from nvidia,they are ripping peole off for years,just like FF, go with ati.
    Cuase atm they have the best value for your money at every price point id say.


  • #3
    BMF Plint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭BMF Plint


    aim for a 5 series ati imo. nvidia are a rip off for there clock speeds


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