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Upgrading my Computer
I'm really into modding my copy of Skyrim, so much so that even my system finds it hard going!
i7 3820 Sandy Bridge (unclocked)
16Gb Ram
GeForce GTX 580
I get stuttering and even CTDs if too much happenes on screen at once. So I was thinking of both overclocking the i7, upgrading to a GTX 680 and installing a liquid cooler. Anyone got advice here?
How much can you overclock the i7 3820 safely?
Is it possible to link the GTX 580 and the 680 together to boost performance?
What's the best liquid cooler to go for?
I'm also going to be buying a much larger HD because I'm running out of room for my mods and games on my tiny 120Gb SSD. The SSDs are too small and too expensive for my needs, but I've noticed something called a "Hybrid". Are they any good and are they relatively fast? I've heard that some are almost as fast as SSDs! What's the best 1Tb Hybrid?
Is it possible to link my old SSD and a Hybrid so I don't have to mess around with transferring the system to the new drive?