Should I upgrade or buy new?

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Should I upgrade or buy new?

by SirGh3rkin Mar 1, 2014 11:39AM PST

Hi,

First time writing a post... I'm sorry if the question already exists.

I'm getting a lot of issues with my graphics card failing and my system is running a little slow. Sometimes it resolves itself, however a lot of the time I need to fully reboot my computer. I get the issue most while playing games (BF4 specifically).

It's about 2 years old. I'm currently running RipjawX 8gb DDR3 RAM, a GTX580 (with the most up to date driver), intel core i7-2600CPU @3.40GHZ, and a gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 mobo.

(Also running a 2TB HDD and a SSD too).

My plan was to just buy a new GPU and another 8GB of RAM.

Just wanted some peoples opinions on if I should buy the new parts or build a new system?

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Thanks

by SirGh3rkin Mar 2, 2014 9:27AM PST

Thanks for the answers, I'll have a try cleaning it and see if it improves. If not I'll buy a new card. I guess if it comes down to it I can always use a new card if I have to buy a new system. Thanks!

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Absolutely the GPU and PSU (if required) would be

by VAPCMD Mar 2, 2014 11:44AM PST

components that could be moved to a more up-to-date system. Lots of good info on GPU options over at
Toms Hardware at http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

More system RAM won't help unless you're running apps that will really make use of the additional RAM.

Let us know how it works out.

VAPCMD

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VAPCMD · Answer 1 · Mar 1, 2014 1:19PM PST

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Probably the only upgrade that might feel like an upgrade

by VAPCMD Mar 1, 2014 1:19PM PST

would be a more robust GPU and whatever PSU it takes to support it.

Take a look at the link below and see what'll give you a GPU bump.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

VAPCMD

Bob__B · Answer 2 · Mar 1, 2014 10:26PM PST

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Upgrade or buy

by Bob__B Mar 1, 2014 10:26PM PST

How about try cheap.....clean.
Get a can of compressed air and a small brush.
Remove the side cover and give the innards a good cleaning.
Remove the video card...so you can see what your doing...get it nice and spiffy clean.
Put the video card back in its slot.
Leave the side cover off....test.

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