Possible computer upgrade

[badfinger]

I have a quote for updating my current computer, which is 32 bit XP, 3gb ram, and 1T HD.

I'll have the hard drive partitioned, so that I can keep XP running, too.

Does the below sound like a system that would handle CoD, and other future sims, for awhile?

Asus Sabertooth P67 motherboard
EVGA GTX570HD 1280 MB GDDRS Memory
8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Intel Ci7 2600k 3.4 Ghz 8mb cache
Installation

binky9

[335th_GRAthos]

This machine rocks!

I am sorry I am lazy to check the specs of your motherboard, does it support SLI? (worthwhile investment for the future)
And the Power Supply, is it in the 800W - 1000W range (also worthwhile)

[AndyJWest]

That should be fine (at least I hope so - I've just ordered a similar setup, though I've gone for an ATI HD 6970 GPU) The SabreTooth MoBo supports SLI/Crossfire. As GRAthos says, youll want at least an 800 W psu if you are going to run dual 570s - 1000 W might be more sensible. I'd make sure you have plenty of cooling, too.

[badfinger]

The motherboard does have SLI. I won't know about the power supply requirement until Monday.

I had a feeling I was going overboard, but maybe this will keep me from needing any upgrades for some time to come.

Thanks,

binky9

[AndyJWest]

It might be worth thinking about more RAM. From what I can figure out, you need to get it in a matched set for best results, so increasing later means replacing the lot.

My spec:

Antec Three Hundred Black Mid Tower Case
Asus Sabertooth TUF X58 MoBo
Intel i7 950, Quad Core, 3.06Ghz CPU (will be overclocked a little)
Alpenfohn Matterhorn The Beast CPU Cooler
12GB (3x4GB) Corsair Vengeance, DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600) RAM
ATI 2GB XFX HD 6970, 880Mhz GPU
1000W Corsair CMPSU-1000 HX PSU
128GB Crucial Real SSD
1TB Western Digital Caviar Green HDD

Custom build - from Scan.

[335th_GRAthos]

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put

8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz

???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

[swiss]

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put

???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

[335th_GRAthos]

Originally Posted by swiss

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....

[AndyJWest]

According to Asus, the SABERTOOTH P67 supports 4 * DIMM - the model I'm going for is different, and has 6 slots, but only supports 3 unless you fork out for really pricy RAM (go figure...). I thought about getting the later MoBo, but the spec on my new PC keeps creeping upwards, and I had to draw a line somewhere. I'll be able to upgrade to a hex core CPU anyway, if I want even more grunt.

I'd agree that 8 GB of RAM should be fine for CloD, but it is worth bearing in mind that upgrading seems to imply replacing all the RAM, for a matched set, so it is not a good idea to scrimp if you plan on upgrading later. I may try using some of the RAM as a RAM drive with CloD too.

P 67 spec from Asus: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...specifications. Looks good.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....

Ah - you must be the little idiot.

It's best you seek cover under a rock.


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