[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Måster Blåster]

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[Acid]

Hey hey hey there

Looking for a little upgrade to my computer. Current set up:

GPU: HD 6870
CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 450 Triplecore 3.2GHz
RAM: 8Gb
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M

Other stuff I have is a 1 tb hard drive. Ive got no SSDs. Power supply is a CX600 (600W)

I am almost certain I'm getting a HD7970. I would get a GTX 680 but I don't really have the monies for that at the moment. I'm also sure the 7970 is a bit above the GTX 670 so I won't be downgrading to that just to have a nvidia card.

CPU Wise I'm not sure if I need to upgrade. I've heard around 3.2 Ghz is around the minimal requirment for gaming but if it were to be a significant boost in performance I would upgrade to something beefier.

All compatible yes? And if I were to upgrade the CPU eventually what would be good to get?

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Upgrade to an FX if you're not going to upgrade your motherboard and go intel.

[Acid]

To be honest, I have no idea what the motherboard does. Worth upgrading then?

[danisaac5]

Thinking about upgrading my laptop, cooling and power first, then memory and maybe some more RAM and processing power

[The Big Bad Jellyfish]

Is a stock CPU cooler inside the CPU you buy good enough to cool it? I plan on building a new computer but i'm not sure if I need to buy a CPU Cooler, i'm not going to overclock or anything.

[King Leo]

Is a stock CPU cooler inside the CPU you buy good enough to cool it? I plan on building a new computer but i'm not sure if I need to buy a CPU Cooler, i'm not going to overclock or anything.

The stock cooler keeps your CPU cool enough. Some people complain about it being a bit noisy (especially Intel). I dunno, I've never heard the stock cooler :P

But adding an aftermarket cooler will allow you to keep the CPU even cooler, which probably will prolong its lifetime. I dunno by how much though. You should probably stick with the stock cooler, or a cheap cooler like the 212 for possible future OC'ing.

[The Big Bad Jellyfish]

The stock cooler keeps your CPU cool enough. Some people complain about it being a bit noisy (especially Intel). I dunno, I've never heard the stock cooler :P

But adding an aftermarket cooler will allow you to keep the CPU even cooler, which probably will prolong its lifetime.

Thanks.

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Thinking about upgrading my laptop, cooling and power first, then memory and maybe some more RAM and processing power

Cool! Wanna know something cool? Power Supply is external on laptops, you can't add a fan to a laptop, if you change the cpu, you'll overheat without a doubt, and memory is the same thing as ram. :)

[SpreadsPlague]

Thinking about upgrading my laptop, cooling and power first, then memory and maybe some more RAM and processing power

had a pretty good laugh at this. see the post above me as to why.

[danisaac5]

give me a loving break im not some computer genius

[Zeblote]

give me a loving break im not some computer genius

You must be because only a genius can compile such a steaming pile of garbage in a message that is actually funny.

[Racerboy]

give me a loving break im not some computer genius

Then don't come in here acting like you are.

[danisaac5]

Then don't come in here acting like you are.

i didnt act like i was.

You must be because only a genius can compile such a steaming pile of garbage in a message that is actually funny.

nope.avi

[D3ATH LORD]

To be honest, I have no idea what the motherboard does. Worth upgrading then?

The motherboard is what connects all your components. Imagine it as a 32/64 lane freeway. If it is slow, then all the components connected to it will be bottlenecked and everything will be slow stuff.

My Nvidia geforce 6200 isn't all that slow and terrible, it's the ancient APG x2 interface that it's connected through that's keeping it down.