Hey all,
I've been considering upgrading the graphics card in my aging desktop for some medium gaming. I'm interested in playing Shogun 2, Star Wars: the old republic, some first person shooters, etc. Don't need everything maxed out, but I'm afraid my current set-up won't run newer games very well. Here's what I have right now...
CPU: Intel Q6600
Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS4
Graphics: EVGA 8800 gt
RAM: 2GB 1066 DDR2
HD: WD 500GB
PSU: Corsair 550w
So I found a good deal on a Radeon HD 6870 and have been thinking about upgading... but is it worth it? I know that I wouldn't be getting the full power out of a newer graphics card, but would I see a difference that would be worth getting it now, or would I be better served just saving for a new machine in 1-2 years?
I've been considering upgrading the graphics card in my aging desktop for some medium gaming. I'm interested in playing Shogun 2, Star Wars: the old republic, some first person shooters, etc. Don't need everything maxed out, but I'm afraid my current set-up won't run newer games very well. Here's what I have right now...
CPU: Intel Q6600
Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS4
Graphics: EVGA 8800 gt
RAM: 2GB 1066 DDR2
HD: WD 500GB
PSU: Corsair 550w
So I found a good deal on a Radeon HD 6870 and have been thinking about upgading... but is it worth it? I know that I wouldn't be getting the full power out of a newer graphics card, but would I see a difference that would be worth getting it now, or would I be better served just saving for a new machine in 1-2 years?