If you had my rig
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ronster667
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buy a new graphics card
g4m3rof1337
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Either an SLI mobo and second GT upgrade, or a new GPU.
I'm putting money towards an i7 build, but want to wait a few months, since some new stuff will probably come out.
I'm putting money towards an i7 build, but want to wait a few months, since some new stuff will probably come out.
Ethan3.14159
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a 750i and another 8800GT... or just a 4870
Cleric7x9
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ive heard the 4850 really isnt that much better than the 8800GT. according to tom's hardware its less than 10% better. doesnt justify the money imo
Motoxrdude
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I say save your pennies and wait until you have enough for an entire new build 
Twist86
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What would you do to improve its performance even more?
just curious to know
also before anyone says "upgrade to i7 with a $1000 budget forget it!" hehe....im talking a £150 budget here.
specs in siggy
If I had your rig id be saying "wtf I have this rig all ready"
I would sell the 8800GT and buy a GTX260 should be in the price range. If possible the 4850x2 or GTX280 would work too.
4850 is pretty much a 8800GT so the price vs performance so not worth the upgrade. Mirror specs too.
Redbull{wings}
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If I had your system? Celebrate because my computer could run current games.
just a noob
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whats a 4850 cost over there? if its 100/pop, i would sell your current graphics card for 50 pounds, and get two 4850's, because you have a mobo that supports crossfire
pies
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True The 4850 isn't a bad card but I agree if he has the 8800gt and its that close then go a diffrent path.
+1
people are talking about your rig like its a thing of the past. that setup will still be practical for at least another year.
Twist86
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well if he could push it to 3.0ghz he would really be set for the year.
Irishwhistle
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id give it to your favorite CF administrator
PS: ian, tab and paetor said you stink
But we all know that apj is a creeper... probably best to just give it to your favorite regular poster.
i was thinking about a new GPU,but i think my GT will last some time yet
nah the 4850 is only just a little bit better than the GT,so like you said not worth it.
I say save your pennies and wait until you have enough for an entire new build
i think i will,i might go AMD next time because the Phenom 2s are looking good,so who knows what AMD will release sometime next year.
Twist86 said:
uh? i have it at 3.2Ghz,i could push it to 3.4-3.5 maybe more with a better cooler.