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Streaming PC

  • 19-01-2013 6:56pm
    #1
    Dampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭


    I dont know weither to upgrade what i have or buy a new pc altogether

    what i have

    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155
    ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, Sockel 1155 ATX
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9
    AMD Radeon HD 6900

    i want the i7 875 cpu, and im not sure if i need a new graphics card :confused:


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  • #2
    SickBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,537 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    Dampas wrote: »
    I dont know weither to upgrade what i have or buy a new pc altogether

    what i have

    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155
    ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, Sockel 1155 ATX
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9
    AMD Radeon HD 6900

    i want the i7 875 cpu, and im not sure if i need a new graphics card :confused:

    Not sure where you're going here as that CPU is LGA1156 and what you have is LGA1155. For a Streaming PC the i5-2500K should be more than enough, if not then overclock it. I don't think the extra 4 virtual threads of an i7 will make much difference over a 10 - 15% overclock.


  • #3
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Not a good idea it is a sideways move at best and you would have to buy a new motherboard?

    If you are not already doing so then getting a good cooler and overclocking the i5-2500K is a much better option.

    As for the GPU a HD6970 is still pretty good, what resolution do you play games at, how many screens do you have etc? From there I wouldn't be inclined to upgrade untill this years new GPUs are released myself.


  • #4
    Dampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭Dampas


    Thanks guys i needed to be told that i guess.

    i have 2 moniters and one is 1920x 1080 and the other 1280 x 720

    and any good websites on over clocking guides


  • #5
    SickBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,537 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    This should get you started. I realise it's a 2600K but for all intents and purposes it's the same method.



  • #6
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Since you are just gaming at 1080p I think the GPU is not worth ugrading at the moment either.

    Perhaps you could into at getting an decent sized SSD if you don't have one already? Would give a nice performance boost in everyday usage.


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  • #7
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Get a good cooler and overclock the cpu.

    4.8ghz should not be a problem with a half decent 2500k.


  • #8
    Dampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭Dampas


    any advise on over clocking my ram?? the overclocking my cpu worked alot. and iv a decent cooler/heatsink


  • #9
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Asrock specific overclocking guide for sandys/Ivy's

    http://www.overclock.net/t/1198504/complete-overclocking-guide-sandy-bridge-ivy-bridge-asrock-edition

    It's rarely worth overclocking the ram. You won't get any noticeable gains from it.


  • #10
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    BloodBath wrote: »
    Get a good cooler and overclock the cpu.

    4.8ghz should not be a problem with a half decent 2500k.

    My 2500k needs a little over 1.4 volts for 4.5 ghz
    I've tested in 2 motherboards.
    It's not unusual for a 2500k to have trouble getting stable over 4.5 especially on air.
    You probably shouldn't be advising 4.8 overclocks like it was the norm on air.
    A small percentage of chips can do it.


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