Need help upgrading my gaming PC...

My current PC:C2D E8400 3Ghz
4GB DDR800
GeForce 8800GT 512MB
250GB SATA3 HDD
Monitor native res 1680*1050What is the most effetive way to upgrade this PC? Most games runs on med to high settings with smooth frame rate. I wanna play Crysis and the new batman game at high settings. I've been thinking upgrade the graphic card to a 1GB version might help.Need help upgrading my gaming PC...
If possible, get another 8800GT for SLI. Otherwise, I would wait for the DX11 cards to show up, as your 8800GT is still a very good card and will probably max out Batman.Need help upgrading my gaming PC...
And overclock the cpu
[QUOTE=''1076751'']My current PC:C2D E8400 3Ghz
4GB DDR800
GeForce 8800GT 512MB
250GB SATA3 HDD
Monitor native res 1680*1050What is the most effetive way to upgrade this PC? Most games runs on med to high settings with smooth frame rate. I wanna play Crysis and the new batman game at high settings. I've been thinking upgrade the graphic card to a 1GB version might help.[/QUOTE] Na you just need a faster overall graphics card. Tell me what case you have and how much wattage the power supply has so that I can help you accordingly.
OVERCLOCK DAMN YOU!!!

:P
I have a 600watt OCZ PSU...
[QUOTE=''1076751'']I have a 600watt OCZ PSU...[/QUOTE]



Overclock the CPU and add an ATi 4890.
why not wait for the new dx11 cards?
[QUOTE=''UltimateGamer95''][QUOTE=''1076751'']I have a 600watt OCZ PSU...[/QUOTE] Overclock the CPU and add an ATi 4890.[/QUOTE]This.He has Gordon Freeman in his avatar. Of course he is smart! ;)Seriously though, 4890 will get the job done. On 1680x1050 res Tom's Hardware marked it at 48.2 FPS on High settings, No AA, No AF.
[QUOTE=''MajorGamer531''][QUOTE=''UltimateGamer95''][QUOTE=''1076751'']I have a 600watt OCZ PSU...[/QUOTE] Overclock the CPU and add an ATi 4890.[/QUOTE]This.He has Gordon Freeman in his avatar. Of course he is smart! ;)Seriously though, 4890 will get the job done. On 1680x1050 res Tom's Hardware marked it at 48.2 FPS on High settings, No AA, No AF.[/QUOTE]



I was referring to Crysis frames of course.
Get a Prolimatech Megahalem, Artic Cooling MX-2 Thermal compound, overclock the **** out of that CPU and add a 8800GT or get a new card such has GTX 275/HD4890 or wait for new DX11 5xxx series cards.
ur pc is still pretty good
[QUOTE=''gigatrainer'']Get a Prolimatech Megahalem, Artic Cooling MX-2 Thermal compound, overclock the **** out of that CPU and add a 8800GT or get a new card such has GTX 275/HD4890 or wait for new DX11 5xxx series cards.[/QUOTE]

he doesn't need a mega, a Xigmatek Dark Knight wold damn well suffice for 4+ GHz on that CPU

getting even a 4870 is already an affordable, massive improvement, so he'll have money to spare when DX11 cards come out, so i say go with that,
[QUOTE=''GTR2addict''][QUOTE=''gigatrainer'']Get a Prolimatech Megahalem, Artic Cooling MX-2 Thermal compound, overclock the **** out of that CPU and add a 8800GT or get a new card such has GTX 275/HD4890 or wait for new DX11 5xxx series cards.[/QUOTE] he doesn't need a mega, a Xigmatek Dark Knight wold damn well suffice for 4+ GHz on that CPU getting even a 4870 is already an affordable, massive improvement, so he'll have money to spare when DX11 cards come out, so i say go with that,[/QUOTE]Price per performance though the Dark Knight isn't too good of an investment. I guess they have to charge for that glossy black paint. :P
[QUOTE=''MajorGamer531''][QUOTE=''UltimateGamer95''][QUOTE=''1076751'']I have a 600watt OCZ PSU...[/QUOTE] Overclock the CPU and add an ATi 4890.[/QUOTE]This.He has Gordon Freeman in his avatar. Of course he is smart! ;)Seriously though, 4890 will get the job done. On 1680x1050 res Tom's Hardware marked it at 48.2 FPS on High settings, No AA, No AF.[/QUOTE]



Lol Tom's Hardware. It's almost insulting using that site as a reference tbh, though through no fault of your own.



TC, OC your CPU to 3.4 - 3.6 if you don't want to go too far, and grab another 8800GT if you can. That will pull you over for a while yet. Otherwise, invest in the GTX260 or 275, or even the 4890 as suggested.
[QUOTE=''raynimrod''][QUOTE=''MajorGamer531''][QUOTE=''UltimateGamer95''] Overclock the CPU and add an ATi 4890.[/QUOTE]This.He has Gordon Freeman in his avatar. Of course he is smart! ;)Seriously though, 4890 will get the job done. On 1680x1050 res Tom's Hardware marked it at 48.2 FPS on High settings, No AA, No AF.[/QUOTE] Lol Tom's Hardware. It's almost insulting using that site as a reference tbh, though through no fault of your own. TC, OC your CPU to 3.4 - 3.6 if you don't want to go too far, and grab another 8800GT if you can. That will pull you over for a while yet. Otherwise, invest in the GTX260 or 275, or even the 4890 as suggested.[/QUOTE]It's not like I was using their opinion on anything. They simply did the frames on the card in discussion. What's the difference between going to a mathematician or a 1st grade teacher on ''2+2=?''
[QUOTE=''MajorGamer531''][QUOTE=''raynimrod''][QUOTE=''MajorGamer531'']This.He has Gordon Freeman in his avatar. Of course he is smart! ;)Seriously though, 4890 will get the job done. On 1680x1050 res Tom's Hardware marked it at 48.2 FPS on High settings, No AA, No AF.[/QUOTE] Lol Tom's Hardware. It's almost insulting using that site as a reference tbh, though through no fault of your own. TC, OC your CPU to 3.4 - 3.6 if you don't want to go too far, and grab another 8800GT if you can. That will pull you over for a while yet. Otherwise, invest in the GTX260 or 275, or even the 4890 as suggested.[/QUOTE]It's not like I was using their opinion on anything. They simply did the frames on the card in discussion. What's the difference between going to a mathematician or a 1st grade teacher on ''2+2=?''[/QUOTE]

I've seen so many tests that are incorrect, inconsistent or just outwright hilarious that I've given up trusting most of what that website says :P
[QUOTE=''MajorGamer531''][QUOTE=''GTR2addict''][QUOTE=''gigatrainer'']Get a Prolimatech Megahalem, Artic Cooling MX-2 Thermal compound, overclock the **** out of that CPU and add a 8800GT or get a new card such has GTX 275/HD4890 or wait for new DX11 5xxx series cards.[/QUOTE] he doesn't need a mega, a Xigmatek Dark Knight wold damn well suffice for 4+ GHz on that CPU getting even a 4870 is already an affordable, massive improvement, so he'll have money to spare when DX11 cards come out, so i say go with that,[/QUOTE]Price per performance though the Dark Knight isn't too good of an investment. I guess they have to charge for that glossy black paint. :P[/QUOTE]

what? for less than 30$ this thing performs almost even with coolers alot more expensive.