Need advice about upgrading.

[lightfighter6]

I am thinking about upgrading to 8 core Amd FX 8150. you guys think is not going to mess up my pc being stable right now.

My pc info:

Mobo: Crosshair V Formula v 990fx
CPU: Phenom II 1090T x6
CPU Cooler: corsair H60
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6950 XXX BE
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) pc12800
HDD: Ocz agility2 SSD 120Gb
PSU: Ultra X4 1000W +80 Gold
OS: Win7 64bit
case: cooler master HAF932

[HiVizMan]

What do you use your system for most of the time? The 1090T is quicker than the 8150 in some single threaded computations by the way.

[skellattarr]

it would be much better to get a fx 8350 and it doesn't cost that much more

[lightfighter6]

Use for Bf4 game and editing picture using Lightroom and for video adobe premier.

[Chino]

lightfighter6 wrote:
Use for Bf4 game and editing picture using Lightroom and for video adobe premier.

Upgrading to a FX-8350 will help you increase your productivity because image and video editing programs love CPU power. The second upgrade in line would be the the RAM. The sweet spot for memory when you're working with heavy memory intensive programs is 2133MHz. And I'd recommend you grab something along the lines of 16GB. As for the GPU upgrade, try to sell off that HD6950 and buy a more powerful GPU. Do not invest in older tech. It's a waste of hard earn money.

[DaemonCantor]

Like HiVizMan stated, If your going to use it for Internet/Gaming/Office and Productivity, why Upgrade because most of these things your better off with your current CPU. Now if your into OverClocking, Video/Graphics Production 3D Modeling then Hell Ya! Upgrade! but your not only going to need a CPU Upgrade but your going to need to upgrade those Video Cards as well.

Also the first Upgrade I would concern myself with in any scenery would be the Video Card, then the CPU, because you'll get more Mileage and Performance boost from a newer or more Powerful Card than just a CPU upgrade alone.

Another thing to think about is Balance.... what you do with your Computer vs what you need. More Power Doesn't always mean better but most of the time it means more money out of your wallet for little to no benefit instead.

Personally I'd be Extremely Happy with what you have.

[lightfighter6]

Thanks for the reply guys. maybe just get another Video card to go Sli. and get another 2 4gb RAM???

[sectionate]

depends on which windwos 7 u have. and your not running sli on an amd card

[lightfighter6]

sectionate wrote:
depends on which windwos 7 u have. and your not running sli on an amd card

It's says on my signature. Window 7 64 bit. and what i meant is Crossfire.

[lightfighter6]

Thanks sir, how about a water cooling for my crosshair V?