Custom build computer.
- Thread starter R1V3
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Are you not satisfied with gaming performance? If so, replacing the graphics card should fix that, and you should be able to get quite a bit more life out of that PC.
What PSU (power supply) do you have?
What PSU (power supply) do you have?
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Sadly, you cannot really go anywhere with that setup.
If you wanted to get something like an X6, you would probably want to replace the board since the G45 is notorious for VRM failures with X6.
My suggestion would be to get a new Sandy Bridge build. You could reuse your power supply and RAM and hard drive. Also you could get a new video card while you are at it
Depending on what power supply you currently have, you might need to get a new one to power the 580. Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021&Tpk=truepower new 650
If you wanted to get something like an X6, you would probably want to replace the board since the G45 is notorious for VRM failures with X6.
My suggestion would be to get a new Sandy Bridge build. You could reuse your power supply and RAM and hard drive. Also you could get a new video card while you are at it
Depending on what power supply you currently have, you might need to get a new one to power the 580. Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021&Tpk=truepower new 650
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Based on his Speedtest results, I'd guess Denmark.
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Ow that's nice! Thank you reflex! Gonna go hunt down where I can buy it in my area
Just purchase it on Newegg. :blink:
Anyway, if you aren't satisfied with your gaming rig at the moment, I would just purchase a better Graphics card and maybe clean out your rig. It will be more than sufficient.
