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Author: | Rapier503 [ 03 Sep 2012, 12:18 ] |
Post subject: | System Upgrade for 2 x 7970 |
I am planning to upgrade my system so I can run 2 x 7970 in Eyefinity with 3 monitors. I want to make sure the CPU does not bottleneck the system. My current system is:- CPU AMD Phenom II X4 955 GPU Gigabyte 7970 M/B Asus M4A77TD - This can't take the 2 7970's Options:- Buy a Asus Sabertooth 990FX - This would take the 2 7970's but only be PCIe 2.0 but I could use the same CPU.
or Go the Intel route Either an I5-3570K or an I7-3770K with a P8Z77 Pro motherboard.
Thanks in advance |
Author: | Gilly [ 03 Sep 2012, 18:33 ] |
Post subject: | Get the 3570 Intel system. |
Get the 3570 Intel system. Hyperthreading rarely does anything for gaming, so put the saved money towards a sound card or something similar. Or a good cooler, something like a H80 Corsair would be good. You could also get a 2500K, they generally overclock about the same, and they can be cooled easier than a 3570 can because of Intels choice of awful thermal paste with the IVB chips. PLEASE DO NOT GET A CRAPPY POWER SUPPLY!!! You want at least a good branded 850W PSU, something like an AX850, or a Seasonic 860 or better. Higher wattage, and 80 Plus Gold or Platinum ratings are what you should be looking at. Power is super important for a long lasting high end gaming system. |
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