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What to upgrade?

  • 10-10-2014 12:52pm
    #1
    Kells...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,want to upgrade current PC and just wondering what would be the best to put funds into


    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155
    EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Superclocked, 1024MB, PCI-Express
    8GB-Kit Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1333 CL9
    Cooler Master GX Series PSU, 80Plus Bronze - 650 Watt
    ASRock H61DE/S3, Sockel 1155, ATX
    Samsung SpinPoint F3 1000GB, SATA II (HD103SJ)

    Are current parts.


Comments

  • #2
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Maybe change the Graphics card only.

    What kind of money are you loking at spending?
    Also what is the reason for the upgrade?


  • #3
    Kells...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Kells...


    Want better performance in games really


  • #4
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Well a new GPU will sort that out, your CPU is perfectly fine.

    If it was me I would pick up another 8gig of ram and maybe an R9 270.


  • #5
    bassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭bassey


    Another 8 gig of RAM will do next to nothing for gaming, how much are you looking to spend?


  • #6
    Kells...
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    150-200e


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  • #7
    bassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭bassey


    http://www.hardwareversand.de/3072+MB/164186/ASUS+R9280-DC2T-3GD5+mit+MANTLE+und+Gaming+Evolved+Client%2C+3GB+GDDR5%2C+2x+DVI%2CHDMI%2C+DisplayPort.article?pvid=4q2ywkk7i_i13hf9c0&ref=13

    Through Geizhals.de that R9 280 has around 40 quid off €220 and comes in at €179.98, that would handle nearly anything you threw at it


  • #8
    Kells...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Kells...


    And it's compatible with everything else there?


  • #9
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Yup its compatable.


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


    Yeah a 280 would give a nice boost over your current card especially if you are playing at 1080p.

    1gb graphics memory just doesn't cut it anymore. Even 2gb isn't enough for newer games.

    Add an ssd at some stage as well if you don't have one already.


  • #11
    SuperTortoise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭SuperTortoise


    Go with that 280 suggested above, nice upgrade as nothing else needs upgrading IMO.


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