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Videocard: Gainward GTX260 Gldn Smpl
Processor: AMD PhenomII X3720@3.6ghz
Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
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Default Upgrade system - 06-10-2012, 13:01 | posts: 240 | Location: hull

Its been a while since ive posted but im now getting to the point where i think im in need of an upgrade to my cpu (for now i know gfx is a bit outdated), bear in mind i play games mostly and i want bang for buck as im on a budget of £175.

I was looking at a Bulldozer FX-4 Quad Core 4100 Black Edition 3.60Ghz £90
and a Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 £60 and Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 4GB £25.
But if in the short term it woud be best to change gfx over cpu im open to suggestions.
   
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PowerColor HD 7850 2GB £183 http://www.ebuyer.com/370440-powerco...x7850-2gbd5-dh
A bit over budget but would give a lot more fps than a new cpu.
   
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Videocard: Gainward GTX260 Gldn Smpl
Processor: AMD PhenomII X3720@3.6ghz
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Memory: OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR3
Soundcard: onboard 7.1
PSU: OCZ Stealth XStream 600W
Default 06-10-2012, 22:42 | posts: 240 | Location: hull

thats was my initial thought, i would rather stay nvidea tho, just personal prefrence. Idid toy with grabbing a x4 965 for £95.
   
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Videocard: Gainward GTX260 Gldn Smpl
Processor: AMD PhenomII X3720@3.6ghz
Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Memory: OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR3
Soundcard: onboard 7.1
PSU: OCZ Stealth XStream 600W
Default 06-11-2012, 21:46 | posts: 240 | Location: hull

well looks like i might change the gfx card then as overwhelming opinion says thats the way to go
   
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