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Hello everybody

 

I need help deciding, should I upgrade my processor or should I overclock and buy a better gpu?

 

Parts list:

 

GPU: msi radeon 6870

CPU: Intel core 2 quad q6600

PSU: corsair CX600

RAM: 4gigs of Kingston hyperx ddr2

Motherboard: Asus PSK-E/WIFI-AP

Storage: 1tb hdd (I do not know what brand)

CPU cooler: Corsair Hydro H80i

 

Thanks!

I sexually identify as a Dell Optiplex 755

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Whoooaaaaa, that's ancient, you're long overdue for a platform overhaul, my friend.

It actually isn't, Q6600s aren't that bad now.

 

I would suggest getting a 2GB or 4GB DDR2 stick for ~ 5-10$ / 15$ and save for a while then buy a new CPU, Mobo, RAM and perhaps GPU.

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Yeah, you probably should upgrade as that is some old ass hardware, but the real question is does your rig still do everything you want it to at a satisfactory level?

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It actually isn't, Q6600s aren't that bad now.

 

I would suggest getting a 2GB or 4GB DDR2 stick for ~ 5-10$ / 15$ and save for a while then buy a new CPU, Mobo, RAM and perhaps GPU.

They are pretty good, I have one myself, but I would consider it worth upgrading. Depends on OP's budget and what he wants to do. a RAM upgrade would certainly be a start.

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I hope this works in your budget. This PC will last you another, long time. Like your current one. Lol

 


 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz) 



Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 


Total: $603.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I bought this kit for like 180 euros, but I've been planning to upgrade for a while now, but everything actually needs an upgrade. my budget is around +-300 euros.

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Clock for clock, a Q6600 is about on par with an Athlon II X4. I wouldn't trust it to run anything higher than a 7950 without bottlenecking pretty severely.

One thing OP could do is find a modified Xeon and stick that in his motherboard, and then overclock it. 771 Xeons are generally better for overclocking because they're binned server processors.

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I've been thinking about buying this cpu: Intel core I5 4460 with 8 gigs of ram and a cheap ATX motherboard

 

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I hope this works in your budget. This PC will last you another, long time. Like your current one. Lol
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $603.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 13:39 EST-0500

 

I would disagree. You can't predict the future, but the way that games and software's heading now, 4 physical cores would be better than 2 physical and 4 logical (in total)

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I've been thinking about buying this cpu: Intel core I5 4460 with 8 gigs of ram and a cheap ATX motherboard

 

 

That's a nice CPU. 

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I've been thinking about buying this cpu: Intel core I5 4460 with 8 gigs of ram and a cheap ATX motherboard

 

 

 

I like this idea.

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Your GPU still seems ok, I have friend playing on things even older (gtx 280 I think :/)

I would upgrade your motherboard and CPU first and later the GPU. AS other stated you will be bottlenecked noticeably if you buy a 300€ graficscard now.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
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Clock for clock, a Q6600 is about on par with an Athlon II X4. I wouldn't trust it to run anything higher than a 7950 without bottlenecking pretty severely.

One thing OP could do is find a modified Xeon and stick that in his motherboard, and then overclock it. 771 Xeons are generally better for overclocking because they're binned server processors.

In other forums I saw results in VALLEY similar to an 8130 (or was it an 8120 idk the AMD stuff to well). and that seems not too overly bad.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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I've been thinking about buying this cpu: Intel core I5 4460 with 8 gigs of ram and a cheap ATX motherboard

 

 

That seems to be his best bet since his processor will not unleash the full power of a 300€ graficscard.

EDIT: I mean "your", :P

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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Thanks everyone for your help! First I need to get the money... (I don't make a lot of money)

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I would disagree. You can't predict the future, but the way that games and software's heading now, 4 physical cores would be better than 2 physical and 4 logical (in total)

 

Minus the fact that he is currently using his system with out much of a complaint... 

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