My current rig is really starting to slow me down, so soon it may be time for an upgrade. I definitely need a new card as the 3870 i got from my friend ended up being what screwed up my computer all summer and my 1900 xt works well, but the fan makes weird loud noises and its only dx9. But no matter what I buy it will be really limited by my old 4200+. I gotta stick with AM2 cause I'm not buying a new mobo. I also am thinking of picking up a sound card so i don't have to deal with onboard anymore. I am however rather limited by cash, and I may only end up being able to go through with part of this upgrade.
Here's what I was thinknig:
CPU: 6000+ or highest Black Edition (5200+ at 2.6 I think).
My board is a good overclocker so I could get some extra value out of a black edition, but I don't really have the skills or time to truly get my money's worth out of one (first year engineering student and I only have a medium-sized heatsink) so I may just go with a regular one (6000+ at 3.0 was the highest I could find)
GPU: 4850 or a 4870 if I can get a really good deal. Really don't know what
manufacturer to go with.
Sound Card: an ASUS Xonar DX. Cheaper card but very good value.
Here's what I was thinknig:
CPU: 6000+ or highest Black Edition (5200+ at 2.6 I think).
My board is a good overclocker so I could get some extra value out of a black edition, but I don't really have the skills or time to truly get my money's worth out of one (first year engineering student and I only have a medium-sized heatsink) so I may just go with a regular one (6000+ at 3.0 was the highest I could find)
GPU: 4850 or a 4870 if I can get a really good deal. Really don't know what
manufacturer to go with.
Sound Card: an ASUS Xonar DX. Cheaper card but very good value.