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Chris121691

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So basically I don't know MUCH about computers..Only a little.
So I feel like my system might be outdated and I wanna try and play the latest games on highest settings and all that.
I would like to know if I should upgrade my video card or something else first, bearing in mind I have the option to get a gtx 680 for 250. But I'm not sure if I should upgrade my power supply or cpu first.
Anyways, here are my specs.

Main board - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD
790X ATX
CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2
Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor w/
Zerotherm 120 MM cooler
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3
1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
Graphics - XFX Radeon HD 5770 - 850 MHZ, 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 (x2
running in CrossfireX mode)
PSU - Antec 650W ATX power supply
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 64 bit
Your system seems pretty good. How long have you had it? Are you having problems or are there some games that don't run correctly?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
Your PSU should be more than adequate for a single GTX680. (It uses two 6 pin PCI-E power connectors, which mean that it should uses 225W or less, maximum.)

The graphics cards swap may be worth a try, if you can get a 680 for $250. Your CPU should be adequate for it, although Intel seems to own the gaming market at the moment.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
So basically I don't know MUCH about computers..Only a little.
So I feel like my system might be outdated and I wanna try and play the latest games on highest settings and all that.
I would like to know if I should upgrade my video card or something else first, bearing in mind I have the option to get a gtx 680 for 250. But I'm not sure if I should upgrade my power supply or cpu first.
Anyways, here are my specs.

Main board - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD
790X ATX
CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2
Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor w/
Zerotherm 120 MM cooler
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3
1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
Graphics - XFX Radeon HD 5770 - 850 MHZ, 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 (x2
running in CrossfireX mode)
PSU - Antec 650W ATX power supply

There is nothing wrong with what you have. If you want to speed this system up get an SSD. A Solid State Drive will load your games as fast as it gets.
If you already have an SSD buy some more games and enjoy them.
https://www.google.com/search?q=SSD...fficial&client=firefox-a&source=hp&channel=np
:geek:
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Bluethunder II
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
CPU
AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.2 GHz default
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
Memory
G Skill 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1204MHz (11-13-13-31)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
Monitor(s) Displays
LG L227WTG x 3
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 16:10
Hard Drives
238GB Samsung850 PRO SATA Disk Device (SSD)
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
PSU
Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
Case
Rocketfish Full Tower
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Push Pull 120mm Fans
Keyboard
Logitech K740
Mouse
Logitech G100S Laser LED + Logitech Gamepad F310
Internet Speed
500 mbs down and 30mbs up
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Pro & Avast and MSE on certain Virtual Machines
Browser
Firefox (Main) Chrome, Internet Explorer (Back Up)
Other Info
Logitech X 230 2.1 Stereo System and 5.1 Yamaha RX V2090
B&W DM6 Monitor Speakers + Center and Surround Speakers
Using Mouse Without Borders (Google it)
Most games are more dependent on the GPU than the CPU. As has already been said, your PSU will handle a 680 as it is. A 680 will run any game out on the highest settings. Unless you just want to build a new system, I would get the 680 and play some more games.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    Motherboard
    Asus X570 Crosshair Viii Hero
    Memory
    32GB G Skill DDR4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3080 FTW 3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    On Board/Sennheiser PC37X Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 X Asus 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2 X 1 TB NVME drives
    PSU
    EVGA 850
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400A
    Cooling
    EVGA 280 AIO
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510s/ Logitech G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    24/1
    Antivirus
    ESET/MBAM Pro/SAS Pro
    Browser
    Chrome/ Firefox/ Edge
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell 16 Plus
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Ultra 9 288V
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X 8533
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" Mini-LED HDR600 Touch 90 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2560X1600
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME
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