Need advice about upgrading gpu and monitor

Discussion in 'Video Cards, Displays and TV Tuners' started by DolphinDream, May 6, 2010.

  1. DolphinDream

    DolphinDream Geek Trainee

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    Hello :)
    Thank you for taking interest.
    The thing is... i wanted to upgrade my gpu and buy a new monitor and i have chosen couple but i want to get some conformation from you guys-girls.

    My current hardware is:
    Asus P5K iP35 Socket 775
    Pentium E8400 3,0 ghz
    Nvidia 8800 GTS 320MB
    4GB DDR-II 800 RAM
    Integrated soundcard
    2 Harddrives:
    Samsung HDJ502IJ 500GB
    WDC WD3200AAKS-00VYA0 320GB
    550W PSU
    Using 20'' crt :lol:

    I have chosen ATI HD5850 since its the best power for buck right now. Thats the top price i am able to pay right now for gpu.
    The link where i will buy it is this:
    ARVUTIKESKUS


    The monitor i chose is this:
    ARVUTIKESKUS
    It was supposed to be good for gaming.

    Thats all i can afford to replace now :)

    Okay, here comes the questions:
    1. What do you think about my hardware and 5850?
    2. The monitors resolution is 1920x1080. Can this 5850 and my hardware handle current and new games on max on this resolution? Or maybe i should buy monitor with smaller resolution so my games would run smooth.
    A note: i would rather play on smaller monitor than feel bad about the stutter with my NEW gpu :)
    3. Will my asus motherboard handle new gpu?

    If all is good then i will make the deal!

    Thank you for reading and i hope you find a bit of time to replay too.
     
  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    That is a good price there. the GPU will be sure to handle 1080p easily. The mobo seems to be able to hold a PCI-express card.
     

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