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Question

Video Card upgrade Aurora i7-975 extreme (purchased 2009)

Apr 29, 2017 5:22PM PDT

I'm running a nVidia GTX570 (2GB), 12Gb 1600MHz memory and running windows 7 with the standard 500GB harddrive. I'm upgrading to an SSD. I just gotten into doing 3d CAD work for my 3d printer and I'm trying to make this system last a bit longer and work a bit better on the engineering models. I'm in the process of replacing the mobo due to the Ethernet port and the SD card ports no longer working.

I do do some gaming such as Civilization, LOTHRO, Diablo, Steel Division and most of the Fallout Series. I haven't overclocked the system and at it's age I don't think I'm going to mess with that.

Thanks for your time

Randy

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Clarification Request
Is this the usual Desktop?
Apr 29, 2017 5:39PM PDT
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Upgrades
Apr 29, 2017 6:31PM PDT

Thank You.

Randy

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Mobo
Apr 29, 2017 6:21PM PDT

Be very careful replacing that mobo you could open pandora's box of trouble....
drivers/windows activation.
Replace it with the exact make and model as what you have or leave well enough alone and work around the failed areas.

As for the gpu any gtx 10 series would be a step up.

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Upgrades
Apr 29, 2017 6:30PM PDT

I've located a refurbished Aurora mobo with a 1 year warranty.

Randy