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Post Date: 2011-07-27
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    Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 8:16am
Hello everyone,

So I finally decided to upgrade my computer. Here are the following specs

Intel Q9450 Quad Core
XFX 780i Motherboard
Corsair 1000W PSU
Cosmos Master S Case

My question is pretty simple I just plan to upgrade to 8GB of RAM and Dual SLI the EVGA 580. My system is pretty old but running strong.

Would these two cards blow up my system in other words. Thanks

Edited by Bonoharvey - 27 Jul 2011 at 8:27am
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I think that the processor would be a major bottleneck but that psu can run 2 580's
I7 2600k @ 4.5 Ghz, Noctua D14
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Since you went with the 1000w corsair your gpu upgrade options are pretty much whatever dual sli you want.

In short your will be fine psu-wise, you got plenty of head room even with sli 580.

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How bad would the Processor hold me back? Should I replace it if it? How much performance loss will I suffer?

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Old cpu/platform will not do as well as the new cpu/platform.

to upgrade your cpu you will need to upgrade mobo and ram too. thats pretty much a new pc.

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Ok thanks. I was thinking about trying to build myself this time. But thought maybe since the processor was still working just upgrade those parts. Building my first super computer for swtor to run at 1920 x 1200.
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Well make the gpu upgrade, then if you are not happy, upgrade the cpu/mobo/ram yourself.

Edited by DST4ME - 27 Jul 2011 at 2:57pm

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