Hello guys, I've been so torn about which graphics setup to pursue. I have all the parts for my new PC
Processor - 2500k sandy bridge
Motherboard - ASUS P8P67 LGA 1155 P67 SATA 6 GBps and USB 3.0-Supported ATX Motherboard
Hard Drive - Western Digital 500gb 7200rpm
Memory - Corsair 4GB ddr3 1600 9-9-9-24
Power Supply- 750w Corsair
and obviously a Case / fans and a dvd drive.
I have been reading reviews of the graphics cards. Mainly the 6850 CF, 6950/6970 & gtx 570.
My budget for an fx card is $300-400. The 6850 CF outperforms the 570 in almost every game benchmark and i can get 2 of them for very close to $300.00. But it is "older" technology. My friend who is an avid PC builder always suggests 1 card because of compatibility of crossfore/SLI with other games. Should i worry about that either? My questions is, what should I GET!?!?
Benchmarks for Reference: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/302?vs=306
I will be playing games like Mass Effect 3, Guild wars 2, and crysis 2. I can fork out the money for a 570 or 6970 but should I?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Barry
Processor - 2500k sandy bridge
Motherboard - ASUS P8P67 LGA 1155 P67 SATA 6 GBps and USB 3.0-Supported ATX Motherboard
Hard Drive - Western Digital 500gb 7200rpm
Memory - Corsair 4GB ddr3 1600 9-9-9-24
Power Supply- 750w Corsair
and obviously a Case / fans and a dvd drive.
I have been reading reviews of the graphics cards. Mainly the 6850 CF, 6950/6970 & gtx 570.
My budget for an fx card is $300-400. The 6850 CF outperforms the 570 in almost every game benchmark and i can get 2 of them for very close to $300.00. But it is "older" technology. My friend who is an avid PC builder always suggests 1 card because of compatibility of crossfore/SLI with other games. Should i worry about that either? My questions is, what should I GET!?!?
Benchmarks for Reference: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/302?vs=306
I will be playing games like Mass Effect 3, Guild wars 2, and crysis 2. I can fork out the money for a 570 or 6970 but should I?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Barry