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Hazy · Cheater Reputation: 0 Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 27

I'm going to upgrade my computer soon and I'm wondering which would be best to get first for games? a new video card or a new processor

What I have now:
intel dual core (NOT core 2 duo) @ 1.6 ghz (sigh)
nvidia 8600 GT
3 gb ram

I know video cards are usually the better choice obviously but I'm not sure since my processor is shit...

G0DFATHER · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject:

I would say processor ur video card is fine but the processor will benifit you in many ways

rapion124 · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

Update the processor. E8400 is the best choice. Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz, only at around $200. Check your motherboard to see if it will work with your mobo.

Hazy · Cheater Reputation: 0 Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 27

ok thanks guys i'll look into some processors

NeverForgotten · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject:

If your going to get the E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0Ghz, instead get the Q6600 Quad Core

Andyroo · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject:

do u think u can OC ur CPU?

Hazy · Cheater Reputation: 0 Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 27

right now my budget for a new processor is about 150$
i need to save up for a new GFX card soon too

I have no idea how to overclock it

Leena · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

q6600 only 180 now in stores.

expecting for a price drop when nahelem comes out.

I'm estimating $160.

kls85 · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: processor or video card?

Cheetah · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

Your GPU is weak. I would recommend overclocking your CPU at least to 2.0-2.2GHz then getting a new GPU. Even the shittiest of boards will take the chip that far. Also your chip is C2D based, just with less cache which isn't that big of a deal.

You will see much more of an increase in gaming with a better graphics card.