I don't want to start a new thread to ask this question, so I'll just reask it here. Suggestions?I'm looking at upgrading my video card, potentially because I might be skipping the new consoles this year depending on pricing and features.
This is my current PC:
Intel Core i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz
8GB RAM
GeForce GTX 460
I don't keep up with PC parts so I'm looking to upgrade and not spend a fortune. Maybe keep it to about $300 or less.
Suggestions?
Overclock that 2500k to 4.x first. Then, get a new graphics card. This should suit you fine.I don't want to start a new thread to ask this question, so I'll just reask it here. Suggestions?I'm looking at upgrading my video card, potentially because I might be skipping the new consoles this year depending on pricing and features.
This is my current PC:
Intel Core i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz
8GB RAM
GeForce GTX 460
I don't keep up with PC parts so I'm looking to upgrade and not spend a fortune. Maybe keep it to about $300 or less.
Suggestions?
I'm thinking a GeForce GTX 660. I've seen some around $200 or so and that would be a good pricepoint for me.
Doesn't seem too bad except for that PSU. Do you have a MicroCenter near you?So my TV kicked the bucket, and instead of paying for a new one I decided to switch over to PC gaming, and sold me Xbox and PS3. I slapped this build together fairly quickly, what do you guys think?
Sorry in advance, I couldn't get the wishlist to work.
Optical drive-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0R4-000B-00001
Case-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156247
Mobo-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157266
Video Card-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414
PSU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148049
CPU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960
RAM-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544
HDD-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
Basically this is going to be my console replacement build, but I'm on somewhat of a budget, hence no SSD. I want it to play any game, and I plan to crossfire in the future. It will, ideally be hooked up to a TV in my living room, and I'll probably end up using it for school stuff as well (IT program).
Let me know what you guys think of it, thanks!
Doesn't seem too bad except for that PSU. Do you have a MicroCenter near you?So my TV kicked the bucket, and instead of paying for a new one I decided to switch over to PC gaming, and sold me Xbox and PS3. I slapped this build together fairly quickly, what do you guys think?
Sorry in advance, I couldn't get the wishlist to work.
Optical drive-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0R4-000B-00001
Case-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156247
Mobo-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157266
Video Card-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414
PSU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148049
CPU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960
RAM-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544
HDD-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
Basically this is going to be my console replacement build, but I'm on somewhat of a budget, hence no SSD. I want it to play any game, and I plan to crossfire in the future. It will, ideally be hooked up to a TV in my living room, and I'll probably end up using it for school stuff as well (IT program).
Let me know what you guys think of it, thanks!
I don't the only thing I have around is best buy and a local place that's very expensive. What's wrong with the PSU, out of curiosity
Doesn't seem too bad except for that PSU. Do you have a MicroCenter near you?So my TV kicked the bucket, and instead of paying for a new one I decided to switch over to PC gaming, and sold me Xbox and PS3. I slapped this build together fairly quickly, what do you guys think?
Sorry in advance, I couldn't get the wishlist to work.
Optical drive-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0R4-000B-00001
Case-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156247
Mobo-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157266
Video Card-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414
PSU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148049
CPU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960
RAM-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544
HDD-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
Basically this is going to be my console replacement build, but I'm on somewhat of a budget, hence no SSD. I want it to play any game, and I plan to crossfire in the future. It will, ideally be hooked up to a TV in my living room, and I'll probably end up using it for school stuff as well (IT program).
Let me know what you guys think of it, thanks!
Happens to the best of us.For some reason while picking that one, I read crossfire in the description as Crosair, and then again as crossfire lol, woops
Not for that price. 7770's can be had for under $100 on Newegg after rebate. Plus Best Buy will not get you the free game bundles that AMD offers.Ok, here's a quick question. I was a best buy today and they had 7770s for 180 a piece. Would that be a good card to start with, especially if I plan to crossfire?
Your best bet is to:Hey guys,
Sorry for posting this in here but I figured its better than creating a new thread. I just found out I need to install a driver for SM Bus Controller but have no idea what that is. Was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
Specs:
W7 Ultimate
Aspire M5-481T
I5 3317U
Thanks in advance.
Yes, they still come with 4 free games for the 7800 series and I believe 8 with the 7970 or higher series.AMD cards don't come with games anymore but nVidia cards (660 & up) come with Splinter Cell:Blacklist Deluxe Edition. 660 ti's are cheaper as well.
YEAH Sorry TB not GBYou sure you don't mean TB?
Depends on the condition, spec and pricing. But no I am not completely against the idea.Are you opposed against a used laptop?
I rarely check here but just did after your recommendation and I already found a few contenders.Well I would keep an eye on slickdeals.net.
They will have threads on Lenovo laptops going super cheap (refurbs,and scratch/dents) for like %30 off. People have gotten powerhouses for super cheap.
Thanks for the response! Your Intel preference performanced based? Value i.e. bang for your buck? Naturally, I don't have an unlimited budget but I'm not trying to spend $400 and be able to play everything on Ultra settings. I've been looking at builds on the interwebz anywhere between $600-1000 (not including OS and monitor).IMO Intel is way better then anything AND has ever done. I only recommend AMD when on a budget and more cores are needed. ( I would check out benchmarks for the various CPUs on the programs you are using ) Cores will matter for multi threaded programs. Right now games are using 4 cores most. That will change though with consoles having 8 core CPUs now. If you are gaming at 1080p, and this will depend upon what game I would go 2-3gb minimum. Also since you image manipulation are you going to be on a high rez monitor? Your SSD will also depend what you want to store on it, and if you ever want to worry about it getting full.
Yeah I'm currently looking just to go smaller. It makes me wonder though if I should just wait another year or two to make a transition to mini-itx worthwhile. I guess my thought process was I could always throw in a better card if I felt the need.from what I searched really quick the gpu on that A10 is really similar to the gpu you have now. seems to be more a sidegrade then an upgrade.