Building a new PC - Suggestions?

[Infinatex]

I'm looking to upgrade my PC as I am noticing visible issues in certain games that I can only describe as then screen 'tearing'. This is an example I found that looks like whats happening. Would upgrading to a higher resolution monitor be a contributing factor to this?

Spoiler: Tear it up!

It's annoying me stupid so I've decided to upgrade and be done with it once and for all. Now I'm hoping to keep a few bits from this old machine and add them to the new one.

Here's what I'm currently running:

Spoiler: My Current Specs.

CPU: Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Mother Board: ASUS P5KPL-CM
Memory: 4GB DDR2 (2 x 2GB)
HDD: 1 x 500GB, 1 x 1000GB
Video Card: XFX ATI Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition
Cooling: CoolerMaster V8
PSU: Widetech 750w
Case: CoolerMaster CM 690 nVidea Edition
OS: Windows Vista

And here is what I am looking at.

Spoiler: New Build

CPU: Intel Core i7-870 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard:ASUS Maximus III Extreme
HDD: 1 x 60GB SSD, 1x 500GB (existing), 1x 1000GB (existing)
Memory: 2 x 4GB G.SKILL DDR3 1600MHz
Video Card: 1GB XFX ATI Radeon HD-5850 Black Edition + 1GB XFX ATI Radeon HD-5850 Black Edition (existing)
Optical: 1x LG Blu-ray Disc Combo SuperMulti Blue + 1 x LG CD/DVD RW (existing)
PSU: Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold Series 1200W PSU
Cooling: Cooler Master V8 (existing)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X Full Tower Case
OS: Windows 7

These parts come to around $2500AUD, which I don't mind spending, but I want to make sure I'm getting the best bang for my buck. I know there are quite a few seasoned PC veterans out there (who would know a lot more then me), so please throw me some suggestions/additions/entire builds? for a new build. Am I wasting money on anything? Something important missing?

 

[Pielikey]

First off, I'm pretty sure you don't need to build a new computer. It sounds like you have a weird problem with either your graphics card or your monitor.

If you must build a new computer, newegg.com is great. Also, send me your old computer it's way better than mine

 

[Sacman]

It sounds like you need a new monitor...

 

[The_Healer]

I think you should think seriously about going to a 1366 cpu.

I also doubt you need a PSU that powerful unless you plan to overclock both your CPU and your graphics cards. 850 - 900W should do the trick.

Also, although I'm not allowed to advertise here, if you are in Sydney, PM me. I run a small IT business and can give you good prices.

 

[Infinatex]

It sounds like you need a new monitor...

I hope not, I'm running it on a brand new 32" Sony Bravia. This new one runs at 1920x1080 whereas the old one ran at a much lower res. I just assumed the computer couldn't handle the higher res...?

 

[Outright Villainy]

Why not turn on Vsync? That stops screen tearing. Also, doesn't screen tearing occur when you're updating too fast for your monitor? I don't think upgrading would fix that.

 

[Sacman]

It sounds like you need a new monitor...

I hope not, I'm running it on a brand new 32" Sony Bravia. This new one runs at 1920x1080 whereas the old one ran at a much lower res. I just assumed the computer couldn't handle the higher res...?

try enabling V-Sync while playing games it causes some lag but stops screen ripping...

 

[Infinatex]

Why not turn on Vsync? That stops screen tearing. Also, doesn't screen tearing occur when you're updating too fast for your monitor? I don't think upgrading would fix that.

I have been running that on. I've only begun to notice it in newer games (Metro 2033, Stalker: Call of Pripyat and a couple others).

 

[Turtleboy1017]

Why are you upgrading, your specs seem just fine from my standpoint... I wish I had money like that to spend...

But I guess adding another card for xfire couldn't hurt. Your CPU is just fine, I honestly wouldn't recommend upgrading that.

Besides that... SSD's are in my opinion a complete waste of money, 12 times the price per gig for increased performance in like... 3 games total.

Just buy a new monitor and graphics card. Seriously. The more I look at this the less I believe upgrading is a good use of money.

 

[Sebenko]

tearing? Try turning down the Anti Aliasing settings.