Upgrade 8800gt or E6750?

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Ironchef3500

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Current setup:

Gigabyte GAP35
4GB 1066
2x WD Raid 0
E6750 @3.0
650 watt Antec PSU
XFX Alpha Dog 8800gt

Thinking of an upgrade. Lets say I want to spend 300-350 dollars. Would I see the best improvement in gaming with a newer CPU or just say an GTX 280? Suggestions?

Thanks!
 
You'd see improvement in either route that you go. However, I'd go with the new CPU. An 8800GT is still good to this day.
 
Depends on what resolution you play at. If it's high like 1920x1200 and up then a new GPU will definitely make a bigger difference. If it's lower than that, then maybe a CPU upgrade would have a bigger impact. However, between the two I would choose the GPU since your CPU is still pretty decent. If possible, try to overclock it just a little more to squeeze out and maximize your performance..
 
Thanks,

My display is only 1680x1050. I wouldn't mind being able to crank up the AA or AF more then I currently can.
 
I have system that is similar to yours (e6420 @3gz and a 8800GT OC). I'm not sure either. I might try to find a 2nd 8800GT on the cheap and try for SLI.
 
Id love to do that but my mobo doesn't do sli. Maybe I should just replace the mobo and get a second 8800gt cheap.
 
I'm gonna agree with hossdaddy and say a new GPU will be of more benefit. GTA4 is probably the only game where a CPU upgrade will make a meaningful difference. I run an OC'd GTX260 (192sp) and don't feel it is overkill for 1680x1050, but I have to have the eye candy and I'm very sensitive to low FPS.
 
with your budget why not get both? an E8400 165 (will OC like crazy) with 4870 512mb (512 is fine for your res) for 175AR, 340 total, or 360 with a 1gb 4870.
 
I agree with the folks who say bump up the overclock on the CPU a bit and get a newer GPU. You did mention that you'd like to see more sparklies and shinies when you game, and a newer CPU wouldn't help as much with that.

Your resolution doesn't seem like it would take full advantage of a powerhouse card like the 4870 or even a 260. Of course, getting an "overpowered" card lets you really turn on all the AA and AF and details and whatnot, but you wanna make sure you're not spending too much money for a resolution that you can't play at. And depending on when you get a new monitor, it might be more useful to get mediumish GPU upgrade now and save up for the monitor+biggerGPUupgrade down the road.

You could always get a 4850 or 9800 and overclock it. Not as glamorous a solution as a slapping in a 295 or anything like that, but practical and budget-conscious.
 
I would wait off until i7 and ddr3 go down in price. I have an e6550 at 3ghz and its perfectly fine for anything I play. I DO need to ugprade my gpu though. I am probably going to wait for the next gen to come out though.
 
I would just save your money for now, overclock that 6750 some more if you have a non-stock cooler and call it a day until newer stuff comes out.
 
Easy decision, upgrade the video card.
But you're probably better off waiting for new cards to come out.
 
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