Got the upgrade bug again, help me decide?

[newls1]

Im currently using an FX55 (clawhammer core) and 2x 6800ultras SLI, and am wondering if upgrading to an FX57, or 2 7800GTX's would net more FPS in games? What would you all do? I dont want dual core, cause this is a GAME only PC. I'll be on Phase change cooling, and my current FX55 will only get to 3150MHz, and thats it. Like I said, would upgrading to 2 7800GTXs in SLI give a better boost in games, or would a FX57 OC to the sky give better FPS in games.

 

[deathstar550]

Definitely the video card upgrade, especially if you're playing at high resolutions and high quality graphics settings (which I assume you must be ).

Although, honestly, I'd advise waiting a while before upgrading. The FX-55 and 2x6800ultras in your system still make for a very powerful setup. If you're not experiencing any lag at all (I surmise this to be true ), then upgrading is just a waste of money right now. Put that money on hold and at least wait until the DX10 cards are out...

 

[newls1]

Definitely the video card upgrade, especially if you're playing at high resolutions and high quality graphics settings (which I assume you must be ).

Although, honestly, I'd advise waiting a while before upgrading. The FX-55 and 2x6800ultras in your system still make for a very powerful setup. If you're not experiencing any lag at all (I surmise this to be true ), then upgrading is just a waste of money right now. Put that money on hold and at least wait until the DX10 cards are out...

OH, VERY good point. Thanks. You just saved me 1100.00

 

[zandor]

I you just *have* to get new hardware, I'd blow your $ on an HTPC, monitors, disks, etc.
I think and HTPC would have the most "messing around with computers" fun value. Next up would be some sort of external disk array perhaps. I built one of those around a bunch of refurb 18GB 10k FC-AL cheetahs I got on eBay for $20ea a couple years ago. That was fun, and I'm finally making some real use of it- building an Oracle database on it as I type this.