- Nov 25, 2011
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Hello. I've been a member here for 5 years and, in short, have been waiting several months for BF to upgrade my MOBO/GPU/CPU and would like some advice for the best deals/compatibility.
Also, if you would recommend replacement of other parts (i.e. RAM) I'm all ears, as I'm not sure how long it lasts (or how fast it depreciates). I've looked through other threads/stickys and didn't find what I was looking for.
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Notice: these upgrades are LONG overdue, originally built 5 years ago via advice of these forums current rig:
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3
SSD : Samsung 830 series 128GB (4yo)
GPU: Zotac GTX 560 Ti Case: CM HAF 922
K/B: Razer Blackwidow Mouse: Razer Naga
CPU: i5 2500k 3.3GHz HDD : 750G HITACHI
RAM: G.SKILL 2x4GB DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX750
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I want to keep the upgrades under $500 total. If I were to go the part-by-part route, currently looking at GTX 1050-1060's or 950-960 (~$200), 6th gen i5 6500 (K isn't necessary) ~$180, 6th gen i5 6600K 3.5GHz , and around ~$150 for the MOBO. I'm not looking for top of the line, just best bang for my buck.
The MOBO/CPU are currently doing fine, but the GPU is in obvious need of replacement. I'm simply replacing the former bc I believe they'll be going out anytime now, correct me if I'm wrong!
Currently playing a few MMO's, but can't even run WoW on lowest settings without issues, not to mention Revelation Online...
Thanks in advance.
p.s. Obvious Intel/Nvidia fanboy.
Also, if you would recommend replacement of other parts (i.e. RAM) I'm all ears, as I'm not sure how long it lasts (or how fast it depreciates). I've looked through other threads/stickys and didn't find what I was looking for.
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Notice: these upgrades are LONG overdue, originally built 5 years ago via advice of these forums current rig:
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3
SSD : Samsung 830 series 128GB (4yo)
GPU: Zotac GTX 560 Ti Case: CM HAF 922
K/B: Razer Blackwidow Mouse: Razer Naga
CPU: i5 2500k 3.3GHz HDD : 750G HITACHI
RAM: G.SKILL 2x4GB DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX750
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I want to keep the upgrades under $500 total. If I were to go the part-by-part route, currently looking at GTX 1050-1060's or 950-960 (~$200), 6th gen i5 6500 (K isn't necessary) ~$180, 6th gen i5 6600K 3.5GHz , and around ~$150 for the MOBO. I'm not looking for top of the line, just best bang for my buck.
The MOBO/CPU are currently doing fine, but the GPU is in obvious need of replacement. I'm simply replacing the former bc I believe they'll be going out anytime now, correct me if I'm wrong!
Currently playing a few MMO's, but can't even run WoW on lowest settings without issues, not to mention Revelation Online...
Thanks in advance.
p.s. Obvious Intel/Nvidia fanboy.