Upgrade suggestions
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:54 am
Hello there.
I really want to upgrade my current setup, but let's just say this time I haven't really checked websites around (last time I lasted a whole month finding my sweet spot), so I come here for help from the experts.
So, here are my comments about it:
Well, thanks in advance. I'll be expecting your suggestions on the matter.
I really want to upgrade my current setup, but let's just say this time I haven't really checked websites around (last time I lasted a whole month finding my sweet spot), so I come here for help from the experts.
So, here are my comments about it:
- No idea about cases. If I can keep my current one with the new configuration, fine, if not, please also help out here.
- Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 looks good, but I haven't really checked around for motherboards.
- Seasonic X-650 (after certain incident, well, I prefer to upgrade my PSU as well, oh, and by the way [since the thread doesn't mention it], following Seasonic guidelines I managed to get the PSU working again )
- Intel Core i760
- No idea about coolers either. Let's just say that when I got my current system, I didn't care more about current trends. The Noctua NH-C14 is quite expensive, but it seems to fit well within my case.
- ATI Radeon HD 6850-6870 (I'm sure I will find some 6850s with good coolers so I can overclock it )
- Corsair XMS3 2 x 4 GB DDR3-1333, though I've read some comments on the Web about certain problem between their XMP and the Gigabyte motherboards. Anyways, all seem to agree that manual tinkering fixes it just as well.
Well, thanks in advance. I'll be expecting your suggestions on the matter.