WaLshy11 Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Hey all, My current systems specs are: AM2 Dual Core 6000+ DDR2 2GB 800mhz MSI K9N SLI Platinum nVidia 260 GTX Black Edition I am looking to upgrade to: Intel 775 Quad Core Q9550 2.8ghz DDR3 4GB 1333mhz Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3R *Keeping same video card I was also looking at an AM3 DDR3 upgrade, but there is no current motherboards that have a single PCI-e socket or SLI, only CrossFire. EDIT: Was looking at this upgrade as well: AMD Phenom II 940 Quad Core 3.0ghz DDR2 4GB 1066mhz *Motherboard compatible with AM2+ and AM3, SLI (cant think of mobo model ATM) *Keeping same video card I am wondering if this will be a good upgrade or should I stick it out with my system for a while? Will I see a difference in performance if I do upgrade? I use my computer for gaming mostly, and I love running everything on full using 1680x1050. Eye candy FTW. Im getting a feeling that it isnt the best time to upgrade. AM3 seems like a good option to me, but there isnt any SLI boards. Intel 775 has been around for ages and Im thinking that it wont be for much longer since i7 is out and i5 (think) or whatever is coming out soon. If I didnt explain myself properly let me know and Ill try and word it better... Any advice will be appropriated, I am stuck! Edited March 13, 2009 by WaLshy11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 don't get DDR3 it's dumb (unless you're getting an i7) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 don't get DDR3 it's dumb (unless you're getting an i7) Why? For a Phenom II upgrade it would be great, and that motherboard for Intel is a P45 so its crossfire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Why? For a Phenom II upgrade it would be great, and that motherboard for Intel is a P45 so its crossfire. It doesn't offer a very large performance increase and it costs a hell of a lot more per GB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaLshy11 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 that motherboard for Intel is a P45 so its crossfire. That motherboard only has 1 PCI-e slot.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 That motherboard only has 1 PCI-e slot.. get the DDR2 EP45 and you have my vote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaLshy11 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) That motherboard only has 1 PCI-e slot.. That is a CrossFire motherboard AFAIK. I need a SLI or x1 PCI-E board Edited March 13, 2009 by WaLshy11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaLshy11 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Seriously looking at... AMD Phenom II 940 Quad Core 3.0ghz DDR2 4GB 1066mhz ASUS M3N-HT-DELUXE-MP (http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2097&l1=3&l2=149&l3=646&l4=0) *Keeping same video card Or if anyone knows of a SLI board (not Tri-SLI) please link.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taowulf Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 The answer to the original question is always "yes". Because it is FUN. You should really ask yourself..."Why am I not upgrading NOW?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 You should really ask yourself..."Why am I not upgrading NOW?" 1) Money 2) Priorites 3) Necessity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 1) Money2) Priorities 3) Necessity :thumbs-up: :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick2500 Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 What difference does it make if its not an sli board, but has 2 pcie slots? SLI is overrated, unless you have a 30" monitor I wouldn't worry to much about SLI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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