Looking at upgrading my pc

[Trotter]

The combo Muffin posted is good. Here's a cheaper one:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

I don't care for ECS boards, but that seems to be good.

Pair that up with this GFX card:
Newegg.com - XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

You should be good to go.

 

[bbetenia1]

trotter, just tried to look at the combo u recommended and it was no longer available.

 

[bbetenia1]

also, which card is better

Newegg.com - XFX HD-587A-ZNF9 Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[Trotter]

The 5870. Good luck getting one as it was just released. It's not impossible, but you have to be quicka nd lucky.

Yeah, combos can come and go pretty quick.

 

[bbetenia1]

Is the difference between the 2 cards worth $250 more for the 5870 over the 4870?
also, what other upgrades will i have to make if i get either of these cards?

 

[bbetenia1]

?????

 

[S0ULphIRE]

The 5870 is far better than the 4870, I'd definitely say the extra money is worth it.

I don't think you'll need anything extra.