Hey guys!
This is my first post here, as I have been able to pretty much get the information I have needed by just searching and reading. However, now I need some help. I am building a new computer and have everything on the way, except for the processor.
So far, I have ordered:
Asus p8z68 -v pro/Gen3
G.skill 8gb Ram
Already have:
750w ThermalTake PS
MSI 6770 Video card
I am going to be mainly using the computer for playing SW:TOR. I may also try to get into something a bit more graphics intensive as soon as I find a first person shooter that I like. I am also the kind of person that keeps a computer for a long time, my last CPU/mobo upgrade was in 2007. I usually make small improvements here and there as I go, until I need to step up the next processor platform. What I need to know is this: what processor would be best for me? I had kind of decided on a i5-2500k but don't know if quad core is too much for what I do, or would it be good to get, as it won't become obsolete so quickly. I am using a graphics card, so I don't care for the integrated graphics and, if I am not doing any video conversion, do I need the integrated graphics at all? Am I missing something there? Does it do more than provide display graphics and help with video conversions? Thank you all for any help you can provide, sorry for the wordy question.
Oh and another question,
I run dual displays, a 19" and a 32". Would it be possible to run the 19" off of the onboard GPU and use the video card for video on the 32"(I usually run the desktop and IE on the 19 and movies/games on the 32"). I figure that would take the load off the graphics card, but don't know if I can do both simultaneously.
This is my first post here, as I have been able to pretty much get the information I have needed by just searching and reading. However, now I need some help. I am building a new computer and have everything on the way, except for the processor.
So far, I have ordered:
Asus p8z68 -v pro/Gen3
G.skill 8gb Ram
Already have:
750w ThermalTake PS
MSI 6770 Video card
I am going to be mainly using the computer for playing SW:TOR. I may also try to get into something a bit more graphics intensive as soon as I find a first person shooter that I like. I am also the kind of person that keeps a computer for a long time, my last CPU/mobo upgrade was in 2007. I usually make small improvements here and there as I go, until I need to step up the next processor platform. What I need to know is this: what processor would be best for me? I had kind of decided on a i5-2500k but don't know if quad core is too much for what I do, or would it be good to get, as it won't become obsolete so quickly. I am using a graphics card, so I don't care for the integrated graphics and, if I am not doing any video conversion, do I need the integrated graphics at all? Am I missing something there? Does it do more than provide display graphics and help with video conversions? Thank you all for any help you can provide, sorry for the wordy question.
Oh and another question,
I run dual displays, a 19" and a 32". Would it be possible to run the 19" off of the onboard GPU and use the video card for video on the 32"(I usually run the desktop and IE on the 19 and movies/games on the 32"). I figure that would take the load off the graphics card, but don't know if I can do both simultaneously.
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