[Help] Upgrading my PC...

[Alex]

So.. I've come to the conclusion I'll buy myself a new CPU and GPU. (Current being AMD Phenom II x4 960t + Radeon HD 6870)

I've put up 2 viable upgrades, and I need your comments helping me decide which one of these to go with.

1. Kundvagn - 2013-04-20 - Inet.se

2. Kundvagn - 2013-04-22 - Inet.se

With the first package I get a brand new I5, great CPU. + HD 7950

Second: No need for a new motherboard (My current has AM3+ socket), Better CPU than before, + HD 7970

I've also heard, the HD 7950 overclocks better than 7970, but I know nothing about overclocking, maybe time for me to learn?

[WhiteDagger]

Tho i hear intel is better for Gaming. can always google it :P

Check Benchmarks!

PassMark - AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core - Price performance comparison
PassMark - Intel Core i5-3570K @ 3.40GHz - Price performance comparison


PassMark - Radeon HD 7950 - Price performance comparison
PassMark - Radeon HD 7970 - Price performance comparison

[Terror In Paradise]

They aren't even full builds
That's less than half of the build.

[Alex]

They aren't even full builds
That's less than half of the build.

Upgrades, Hello?

Computer specs in signature.

[WhiteDagger]

Upgrade the CPU and Video card. i think the rest is pretty safe to keep! maybe motherboard but the rest seems fine to me


So in other words, intel. https://www.inet.se/kundvagn/visa/3252957/2013-04-20

[Terror In Paradise]

Upgrades, Hello?

Computer specs in signature.

Oh sorry my bad
I suggest going with the second one if you REALLY want one of those two upgrade links.
For cooling I suggest getting the corsair H110
If you don't really have a budget get a 670 or 680 and an i7 2600k - 3770k

[WhiteDagger]

i Agree with TheTerroriser1, intel is the best, a 670 or 680 is Prime video card, and Good fan to keep it all cooled for you

[uhZylon]

The build with the 7950 doesn't look too bad.
Not much experience with AMD card due to horrible drivers but if you get a good overclock on the 7950 there's no need going for the 7970.

[WhiteDagger]

Geforce has Legacy drivers tho and updates drivers, its easy to upgrade. legacy drivers. The last update i installed, did this GeForce 314.22 WHQL Drivers: Ready For BioShock Infinite | GeForce seems like the legacy drivers make games run twice as well

[Sirius Black]

So.. I've come to the conclusion I'll buy myself a new CPU and GPU. (Current being AMD Phenom II x4 960t + Radeon HD 6870)

I've put up 2 viable upgrades, and I need your comments helping me decide which one of these to go with.

1. Kundvagn - 2013-04-20 - Inet.se

2. Kundvagn - 2013-04-22 - Inet.se

With the first package I get a brand new I5, great CPU. + HD 7950

Second: No need for a new motherboard (My current has AM3+ socket), Better CPU than before, + HD 7970

I've also heard, the HD 7950 overclocks better than 7970, but I know nothing about overclocking, maybe time for me to learn?

I don´t know how many money u receive on sweden but

2 649 kr = 310€ (euros) for the Gigabyte Radeon HD7950 3072MB Windforce
i can get a Graphic Card MSI GT630 4GB DDR3 for 69.90€

PCDiga - Grfica MSI GT630 4GB DDR3 (N630GT-MD4GD3)

[ray4139]

The intel is great for gaming while the amd is great for rendering, so your choice would depend on what your primary use for it is.