Thread: Upgrade computer

Good morning,
So I've got this computer since 18/01/2011 but I'm thinking about upgrading it.
Here are the specs:

• MB ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 LGA 1366 DDR3 ATX
• CPU INTEL QUADCORE I7-950 3.1GHz
• VGA ATI RADEON ASUS EAH6850
• DDR III CORSAIR 1X4GB 1333MHz C9
• POWER SUPPLY ATX 600W XILENCE BIGFAN 13.5CM

I mostly use my computer to game so I want something that will keep up for long enough.
I heard about these new Sandy Bridge processors and that they are extremely good; do you agree with that? Should I get one?



My budget is not really limited, so just throw it in, and with a bit of explanation if possible, and a webshop link is preferred (available in Belgium).
I don't mind if you start discussing about "this one is better than that one" but don't forget there are already existing threads about that. ;)


Pastebin of the dxdiag, if that is of any use: http://pastebin.com/eKXHA662

hi Crossfire1993, hmm nice specs m8, you have allot of options and it is a good idea to do some homework before you start throwing money around:P
eg the new lga 2011 should be released in the new year (1366) which new motherboard pic's are allready spreading around the net!
some forums like,
XtremeSystems Forums
Uncomplicating the Complicated | Hardware Secrets
and a few more that can't really come to mind at the minute.
compatibility is most important plus try to see what other user's configurations are.
but looking at you specs perhaps anoth graphic's card like mabye crossfire since you have a ati card? which will only run as fast as you allready have!
which might mean a bigger power supply? plus maybe more ram! and of course torrenting more hd space :P
giving advice is allways a little difficult so i hope i have helped someway?
just googling your questions with forums or reviews is great way to start
good luck:L)