should I change my processor for the new graphic card

Hamada · 06-02-2012, 11:55 AM

I want to buy a new gtx 560 graphic card should I change my processor ? or it will work probably ?
its dual core 3.2 GHz

Jjssonicfan · 06-02-2012, 12:02 PM

I don't think it's necessary, but it MIGHT improve performance in games.

jdun · 06-02-2012, 12:29 PM

What going to improve your performance more is getting rid of all the useless background, service, and DRM programs.

Type in msconfig in the run (XP) or search (vista/win7). Go to start up tab and uncheck all the needless programs. If you don't know what it does google it.

Type in services.msc. Find all the non-MS services and set them to disable or manual. If you don't know the services google it. For MS services you should google "how to make your (XP/Vista/Win7) run faster" to find out which MS services can be disable without any effect.

Personally I buy a new CPU before a new video card. However video cards are cheaper than CPU because you might not need to upgrade your motherboard and everything that comes with it.

rotNdude · 06-02-2012, 12:33 PM

What dual core 3.2GHz CPU do you have?

Vonje · 06-02-2012, 02:15 PM

It's usually best to assemble a whole new system rather than upgrading one component at a time. You'll avoid bottlenecks and incompatibilities this way.
Of course, you can keep your perephials and other timeless components.

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06-02-2012, 12:02 PM	#2
Jjssonicfan Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 64 Posts: 1,200	I don't think it's necessary, but it MIGHT improve performance in games.

06-02-2012, 12:29 PM	#3
jdun Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 485 Posts: 2,346	What going to improve your performance more is getting rid of all the useless background, service, and DRM programs. Type in msconfig in the run (XP) or search (vista/win7). Go to start up tab and uncheck all the needless programs. If you don't know what it does google it. Type in services.msc. Find all the non-MS services and set them to disable or manual. If you don't know the services google it. For MS services you should google "how to make your (XP/Vista/Win7) run faster" to find out which MS services can be disable without any effect. Personally I buy a new CPU before a new video card. However video cards are cheaper than CPU because you might not need to upgrade your motherboard and everything that comes with it.

06-02-2012, 02:15 PM	#5
Vonje Join Date: May 2007 Reputation: 307 Posts: 4,508	It's usually best to assemble a whole new system rather than upgrading one component at a time. You'll avoid bottlenecks and incompatibilities this way. Of course, you can keep your perephials and other timeless components.