upgrading my pc

[scheva007]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place. If it is, feel free to move it.

I have never bought a new pc, i always upgrde parts (or rather, have them upgraded by the same guy where i bought it from, he also does repairs and so). Its been a while since i have been though. Rome 2 isnt too far off, and i get a bit annoyed with the long loading times in Civ V, i just flicked through/didnt bother with the last 50 turns in into the renaissance scenario, cause it would take so long. Even the loading/turn times in Shogun 2 dont take that long.

So i would like your advice on what i should upgrade to get a better gaming experience. my dxdiag is:

Spoiler :

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/10/2013, 10:56:34
Machine name: ---
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Language: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
System Model: MS-7367
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page File: 2455MB used, 5733MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1200&SUBSYS_23821462&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2770 MB
Dedicated Memory: 978 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Algemeen PnP-beeldscherm
Monitor Model: L194WT
Monitor Id: GSM4B05
Native Mode: 1440 x 900(p) (59.887Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.1106 (English)
Driver Version: 9.18.13.697
DDI Version: unknown
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/26/2013 00:32:38, 18055184 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-5140-11CF-8073-8F031CC2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x1200
SubSys ID: 0x23821462
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem5.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1:Section024:9.18.13.697ci\ven_10de&dev_1200
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
D3D9 Overlay: n/a
DXVA-HD: n/a
DDraw Status: Not Available
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available

thanks

 

[tokala]

Civ5 gets slow in the late game, no matter what.

The only thing important for the turn times is the CPU, and your current one isn't all that bad.

Unless you consider overclocking, even the most expensive CPU will get you only a ~50% ballpark improvement there.
There will only be a negligible difference between a (much more expensive) i7 and a i5.

If you still want to upgrade, a i5-3570 will likely be the most sensible choice.


For your low display resolution the video card is fine, not much point in upgrading, until games get much more demanding.

Memory amount is also fine for the moment, but it's cheap and so it might be a good idea to upgrade to 8GB if you get a new CPU and Board anyway.


But the most noticable improvement would be a SSD for the OS and most important applications. Apart from loading times it won't help for gaming, but overall you will get a much more responsive system.

 

[scheva007]

Yeah but its not only endgame. Even starting the game takes longerr than any other game. But thanks for the advice, i'll have a look on his site whether he has the parts.

I might be a bit early with this thread, as im not gonna upgrade it immediatly (might be a few months)