New System, New GFX

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weegie

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Im building a new system. I currently have an oc'd fx-60 with an 8800gts 320 and 2 gig ram. Its all top notch stuff, so no cheap and nastiness, but I've just bought Crysis, and seeing the framerates, It looks like I need an upgrade.

I want this new Phenom system thats coming out, cos I'm a wee bit of an AMD fanboi, i'll admit it, but I prefer Nvidia to ATI. But thats where the problem is.

I need a card (or two) that will run these new games fairly decently at relatively high resolution. i use my tv as a monitor, and it runs at 1920x1080 so I need something that will handle that.

I can fit an 8800gtx/ultra, but dont want to spend the monies on that. I have looked around, and the 8800gt seems to be better than my current GTS. Should I get 1(2) of those.

If I can get a good single card solution, either Nvidia or ATI, i'd be happy, but if 2 cards is needed, looks like i'll be heading down the SLI/Crossfire route again.

Any ideas folks?
 
Well, sadly even an Ultra will not run Crysis at that high res, unless you drop the settings down to medium. You'd definately need a crossfire/sli rig to push that high detail.

As far as the gfx, I'd almost say wait for the next gen hardware to come out.

So far AMDs next processor isn't lookin all that hot. (trust me I wish it did)
 
Wait until next quarter. Really your system is pretty good. If you are dead set against going with an Intel chip then you should at least wait for the 2.6 Phenoms which I assume would overclock better. As for Nvidia/ATI(AMD), there are rumors of both coming out with more powerful cards in the coming months. For Nvidia, it is the next generation card not the current rehashes. I've heard Q1 for this, though just a rumour. As for ATI/AMD, again rumor only, there are talks of a new card that's either 2 3870 GPU's on one card, or a faster/better chip. I could be completly wrong about the GPU info, but this is what I've gathered by reading around.

Either way, buying now for you would be be a poor investment of your money. I like amd a lot too, but you're really short changing yourself by not getting a C2D.

As for me, I'm waiting for Jan/Feb when the mainstream penryns comes out, and when the 8900gtx/9800gtx (or whatever they call it) comes out. If AMD magically pulls a faster card out of their ass then I'll go with them. I learned dearly with my Voodoo 5500 why it was a bad idea to be a fanboy.
 
I used to be an AMD fanboi too, still love it, but Intel FTW. Q6600 is probably the best bang for the buck processor I have ever bought. I have mine clocked @3.6 and absoultely love that byatch.As far as new card, Crysis is an unoptimized POS IMO, do not base your upgrade on that game. GTS320 is alright, I would get an 8800GTX or 2x8800GT in your case, since you are running such high Res. 2x8800GTX would be ideal for you.
 
well i'll be keeping the other components for a second build but I see where you are coming from folks. Maybe I should wait for a bit, either for the good phenoms to come out, or just settle for an intel.

Problem with settling is that I really do want a phenom, so If i buy now, I'd end up buying again next year. so i should really wait on the CPU

But as this is a GFX thread, i reckon i'll get an ATI CrossfireX card to begin with but when the new stuff comes, i'll get another one to go with the new board.
 
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