Just got a 4870 and I think i need more memory

With my new card, there is not much a framerate jump from my old 7600GS.

I'm only getting about 20-25fps in most games, though about 60 on the DMC4 DX10 demo, 10 on Crysis maxed

P4 3.06GHZ OC'd to 3.6GHZ

1.5 GB DDR RAM

1280X1024

4870 max OC in CCC

catalyst 8.7

You decided to put a brand new $300 video card with an ancient processor...?

Where--how--why did you think that was going to be a smart move? It's even worse then when AMD fanboys were mixing 3800 X2's with 8800 GTX's.

Go save up some cash and get an Intel Core 2 Duo, P45 motherboard and at least 2GB's of DDR2 RAM.

I'm planning on building a system in the fall. I already have a new video card and PSU. I upgraded to those now to hold me over. My current PC was more of an emergency purchase when i got, old pc stopped working bought the best deal that week, bought the video card the next week. This time I'm putting a lot more effort into it. Probably Nehalem.

Actually, I've spent exactly twice as much on the PC than it costs. 2 cards + RAM + 2 360 controllers (broke the 1st) + Portable HD + PSU + Monitor + Router = $900 PC= $450

I'm planning on building a system in the fall. I already have a new video card and PSU. I upgraded to those now to hold me over. My current PC was more of an emergency purchase when i got, old pc stopped working bought the best deal that week, bought the video card the next week. This time I'm putting a lot more effort into it. Probably Nehalem. superduperyoshi

Nehalem won't be out till the start of 2009, IIRC.

Just googled. Should be October. Article from yesterday.superduperyoshi

The high end nehalem should be releasing on Q4 ($750-1500).

The mainstream part is releasing on 2009

I can wait. I just got BioShock last month.superduperyoshi

I will do the same. Nehalem will be ours. Besides, I have my Xbox 360 and PS3 to hold me over. Gears of War 2, Mirror's Edge, Dead Space, Far Cry 2, Resistance 2, Little Big Planet, Too Human, need I say more? :P :D We're going to be okay. I think it will be worth the wait. Once we get our hands on Nehalem, we'll get to whoop Crysis with STYLE. :D

Well, if you're okay with playing just about every game except Crysis or Supreme Commander then, it's a fine setup. But reconsider upgrading, as in, building a new rig. Keep the graphics card and PSU for the new build. I'd have to agree with Musclesforcier, the P4 is holding you back.Elann2008

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]Well, if you're okay with playing just about every game except Crysis or Supreme Commander then, it's a fine setup. But reconsider upgrading, as in, building a new rig. Keep the graphics card and PSU for the new build. I'd have to agree with Musclesforcier, the P4 is holding you back.Marfoo

Max out Supreme Commander? Wow, that's great news. I kinda shunned SupCom because people were saying it's such a PC hog. Sweet, I'll go buy it now. :D Thanks!