Which hardware is limiting Crysis 2 playability?

[zuman001]

Hello,
Crysis 2 is playable on my PC but gets a bit choppy is open areas and where there are multiple enemies and effects going off. Not sure what hardware I may need to upgrade and would to hear what you think. Here's my PC config:
ASUS P6T, I7-920 CPU, 6GB Viper Ram, eVGA GTS 250 (512MB), 1 TB WD HD, Audigy 2 sound card, Vista 64bit, latest drivers and updates installed. Thanks.

 

[jmsellars1]

The GPU for sure. Something like a GTX 560Ti or HD 6870 would be a lot better.

 

[eleclerc]

I agree with jmsellars1, your GPU is not fast enough with your current setup.
PS. 560Ti need a PSU with at least 500W with 2x 6-pin power connectors, same thing with HD 6870

 

[zuman001]

I use a 20" Samsung SyncMaster 206bw display with a native resolution of 1680x1050. Have a Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX Power Supply with 4 x 6+2-Pin power connectors, thinking someday I might be able to configure 2 way or even 3 way SLI. But for now I can only save to afford just one good video card to replace what I have now. Thanks for the taking the time to share your knowledge and opinions.

 

[AdrianPerry]

If your looking into multiple monitors, ATI cards are probably the way to go. 2GB 6950 or 6970 would be about right