[Help] Upgrading my PC...

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?

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

They aren't even full builds

That's less than half of the build.

Originally Posted by Terror In Paradise

They aren't even full builds

That's less than half of the build.

Upgrades, Hello?

Computer specs in signature.

Originally Posted by Alex

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

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. http://www.inet.se/kundvagn/visa/3252957/2013-04-20

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

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.

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

Originally Posted by 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?

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)ⓘ

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.

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