Should I get another 4850 or a phenom iix4 3.4 gigahertz processor?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Black Fire, Nov 18, 2009.

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    am about to upgrade to a 24 inch monitor for my pc (from a 17 inch) and need to know whether a phenom iix4 3.4 CPU or another 4850 1gb would be a better investment of my money (I would have to upgrade my power supply as well to accommodate the second video card) in terms of boosting my gaming fraps/experience. I have the following build:
    -phenom iix2 3.0ghz processor (not overclocked)
    -4gb of ddr3 1333 memory (I am using win xp and only get 3.25 used though)
    -Am running win xp sp3
    -Sapphire 4850 1gb gddr3 ati Video card
    -Sata 7200rpm hard drive
    -Foxconn motherboard with two pcie 2.0 slots with am3 support
    -Cheap DVD/CD drive

    I can play most of my games (Css, Crysis Warhead, L4D, Cod5) without a hitch and like to boost out all of the settings, however GTA4 does run a little laggy at times (40 frames per second).

    also:
    -Do I even need to upgrade?
    -Is a 4850 my best option for a video add-on for 100-200 bucks?
     
    Black Fire, Nov 18, 2009 IP