Upgrading PC need help

[trucido]

Not really sure if some of this information is necessary but i'll include it anyway.

Current Specs
Computer
Computer Type: ACPI x64-based PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
OS Service Pack: Service Pack 1
DirectX: DirectX 11.0

Motherboard
CPU Type: QuadCore AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition 965, 3415 MHz (17 x 201)
Motherboard Name: Asus M4A77TD (3 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR3 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN)
Motherboard Chipset: AMD 770, AMD K10
System Memory: 4096 MB (DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM)
DIMM3: A-Data HY63I1B08ZZZS 2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-20 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-17 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)
DIMM4: A-Data HY63I1B08ZZZS 2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-20 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-17 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)
BIOS Type: AMI (06/28/10)

Display
Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (1024 MB)
Monitor: Asus VH232H [23" LCD] (A6LMTF095864)

Storage
Disk Drive: Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 ATA Device (1000 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Optical Drive: ATAPI iHAS124 B ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x, DVD+RW:24x/8x, DVD-RW:24x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

DMI
DMI BIOS Vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
DMI BIOS Version: 2104
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
DMI Motherboard Product: M4A77TD
DMI Motherboard Version: Rev X.0x


I'm looking to upgrade the video card and the RAM.. I want to make sure they're compatible.
I'm not set on the RAM, but I would like to have 8-16GB, I currently have 4 and might just see what it is exactly and get 2 more sticks of it making it 8GB total.
I have 4 slots for RAM, 2 are open, I am using 2x2GB right now.
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231442

I really like this video card, from what people are saying its epic and I wont need an upgrade for years. Right now im using ATI Raedon 5770 HD 1GB.
Really want to get a good 2GB video card for under 300 dollars.
Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161372


Keep in mind I haven't shopped around to get the lowest price for these two upgrades, but if they're compatible and you'd suggest getting them I will definitely see where I can get them cheapest.
Any input is appreciated, thank you. Let me know if you need anymore spec info.

[Goku]

If you can I suggest waiting for the 7800 series which should land in February and Nvidia just may pull something out of their hat. Even if you do not want a 7800 card you can at least get a nice discount on a 6970.

[inigma]

Originally Posted by IDukeNukeml

Edit: The best benchmarking tool I could suggest would be a game called world of tanks. If you can run this on maxed settings at 60fps, you have a beast machine.... this is because the game is totally unoptimized and their texture streaming is fucking fail.

So when I average 90-120 fps on WoT with the PS2 Rig I built with a 3GB GTX580, I'm doing good?

[trucido]

Originally Posted by Goku

If you can I suggest waiting for the 7800 series which should land in February and Nvidia just may pull something out of their hat. Even if you do not want a 7800 card you can at least get a nice discount on a 6970.

How much will 7800 be? If its under 300 then ill get it otherwise ill wait for the discount opportunity on the 6970.

Originally Posted by IDukeNukeml

Get 12-16 gigs of ram (your mobo probably only supports 12, but maybe im wrong..)

Theres 4 slots so 4x4GB = 16. I currently have 2x2GB =4GB and can just upgrade 2x2GB more of what I have probably be cheaper but it will only be 8GB total.. im wondering if u can 2x2GB and 2x4GB or do they ALL have to be the same?

Originally Posted by IDukeNukeml

I would wait about 60 days then buy one of the 7000 series cards, if you go with ATI, just ensure it has over 1800 stream processors and you'll be rockin ps2 on maxed out graphics and 45fps.

Yeah im going to stick with ATI/Raedon and probably wait for 7000 series for atleast a discount or the 7000 series itself if its not $300+

[Goku]

If anything the 7800 series should occupy the $200-$350 pricing point. You will be able to get at least a 7850 anyway. I expect a good discount on the 6900 series as well. Probably can snag a 6970 for $250 or lower at least.