AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

[phait103]

Does this CPU http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5692033&sku=A79-1965
go well with this motherboard http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1963432&sku=G452-2612
?

How about if I add this graphics card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2042277&sku=A271-7770
?

What kind of performance can I expect with ~8gb RAM in common games today?

Thanks~

 

[rolli59]

The CPU works fine in that board!
Reasonable mid range gaming setup with the card being the limiting factor. Here is a test of the card where you can look up different games http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7770-7750-benchmark,3135.html

 

[phait103]

How about if I crossfire'd two of them? o.0

 

[rolli59]

Will do better then but it would be better to have one more powerful GPU like the HD7870 coming on the market soon. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7870-review-benchmark,3148.html

 

[phait103]

I plan to run eyefinity as well, forgot to mention that. three 1280x1024's
Are any 6000 series good enough for what i need?
I'm not one of those "if it's not brand spankin new I don't want it" people.

 

[rolli59]

For that I would be looking into HD6950/70 2Gb card or wait for the HD7870.

 

[phait103]

Would a 6850 cut it? Trying not to spend my whole college fund xD

 

[rolli59]

It might struggle with the Eyefinity setup so if you could stretch to the HD6870 it would be worth it! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521

 

[phait103]

Thanks a bunch for your help meng 😀

 

[Embra]

What is your budget?

Power Supply??

This will do you just fine ===> 6870 - 2GB

 

[phait103]

Best answer selected by phait103.

 

[phait103]

Budget- Somewhere near $500 to 550
Power supply in mind- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41028&sku=A702-0012

 

[Mousemonkey]

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