What should I upgrade on my rig?

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#1 FlipYapTheGrunt
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Hello, I'm looking to upgrade me gaming computer...I'll list my specs below. I'm looking for anything under $250, recommendations wouldbe much appreciated.

Windows 7 64bit

Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 2.83GHz

EVGA Nvidia GTS-250

4 gigs of RAM

250 GB internal hard-drive, 1500 GB external

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#2 GTR12
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A 2nd GTS 250 if mobo supports SLI and a new HSF to OC the CPU.

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#3 yellosnolvr
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graphics. go with a 460 gtx imo.
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#4 desertpython
Member since 2006 • 1277 Posts

Graphics card, get a 6870.

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#5 ionusX
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now now we can all be civilizaed gentlemen here. omitting the fine young cannibals.. they cant be helped though.

hd 6850 a happy medium between the 4601gb and the 6870

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#6 Neo_revolution7
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now now we can all be civilizaed gentlemen here. omitting the fine young cannibals.. they cant be helped though.

hd 6850 a happy medium between the 4601gb and the 6870

ionusX

agreed either gpu will serve its purpose :)

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#7 NLahren
Member since 2009 • 1927 Posts
gfx card and an aftermarket cooler to oc your cpu if want
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#8 XxeviltedizXx
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graphics

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#9 DoomZaW
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A 2nd GTS 250 if mobo supports SLI and a new HSF to OC the CPU.

GTR12

won't be worth it, you will get alot more bang for the buck buying a newer single graphics card

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#10 kaitanuvax
Member since 2007 • 3814 Posts

If you aren't having any trouble withmuch games (say you're playing on 1680x1050 resolution), then don't bother upgrading. I know I'm not.

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#11 fishing666
Member since 2004 • 2113 Posts
don't upgrade your rig...leave the money at home