Can you let me know where you got the pricing for the enthusiastic overclooker, I'm in the process of pricing up a similar system, but can not get close to the price you are suggesting includes VAT.
"We played with the idea of using the reference CPU cooler for this system to leave us room for a GeForce GTX 460 1GB, but given that well want to overclock that CPU, we needed to invest in a better cooler."
Leftover from last month? You included a GTX 460 this time..
Very good article tho I would still like to see a crossfire/SLI board as a side note recommendation for i5 builds. Its a natural upgrade path especially if does venture into multi monitor gaming.
+stronger PSU
+MB with 2x PCIe 16
+Power consumption $$$
and maybe even larger case
Single card solution is better for a brand new PC.
I really wish people would stop with the dual pcie x16 for multi-gpu
x16 x x8 or even x8 x 8x is only 2-5 fps slower at budget resolutions (ie the majority of PC owners with a single monitor under 30"
Ideally yes you would want dual 16x found on the X58s but there are also a few boards with dual x16 that aren't horribly expensive, most are workstation class though.
There are plenty of reviews out there comparing the speeds of PCIe and GPUs and they all point to dual x8 as being sufficient for most applications.
The problem is, for LGA1156 to get a dual x8 you need to spend a quite a lot more on a motherboard than just the basic, but excellent overclocking ones we recommend. Even some mid-range ones only have the second slot as x4 to save money on electronic switches.
hmmm, Premium player.
I'd have spent the 22 pounds more on the i7 950 over the i7 930...and saved a lot more not using the 5970, but it goes either way I guess.
Gaming Workhorse.
The GTX460 isn't a real alternative over the 5870, at least not at 1920x1080.
your folding rig isnt the best ppd/watt or ppd/$ with smp bigadv i7-860 running 3.8-4.0 275 watts. ppd will vary 21,000ppd on a 2684, 31,000ppd on a 2685, 33,000ppd on a 2686. add a couple gtx460 to that and your minumof ppd 40,000 and a high of around 50,0000ppd. the i7-860 is us $210 at microcenter.com
the affordable all-rounder is good but i feel its getting to expensive. £485 without an OS is quite a lot for some one looking for an entry level gaming machine plus they have to factor in a monitor too.
Originally Posted by PandaLand Still firm on single card solutions, eh?
A 460 SLI setup seems very tempting at this point for performance/$(or £)
That was my initial thought too after looking through the guide. I've just bought a 460 1GB and will be buying another for SLi as soon as I can afford it. The performance is pretty much 100% extra fps with 2 of these and 2 cost less than a 480 or 5970. :D
+stronger PSU
+MB with 2x PCIe 16
+Power consumption $$$
and maybe even larger case
Single card solution is better for a brand new PC."
except that when you decide to buy a second card you'll need to replace the mobo, psu and case...
better over getting sli (8x8) suitable psu and case now rather than have to upgrade everything in a year or so when you want a cheap doubling of performance (gtx460 now about 110 quid)
An overclocked 460 trounces a stock 5850, but then an overclocked 5850 can beat a stock 5870/470. Thing is, the 5850 is a fair bit dearer so you've got to look at your bang for buck.
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ReplyA 460 SLI setup seems very tempting at this point for performance/$(or £)
Leftover from last month? You included a GTX 460 this time..
Cheers, fixed :)
Also no changes to page titles and the drop-down box. They all say August. :p
I dont think thats the case at all, Nvidia 470's can now be had for around £220 if you look around.......
Yep if you try to build that system its basically 600 gone when you install Windows 7 (waits for people saying but linux is free)
a 400 one would be nice, but it would also be quite under-powered for the majority of our needs of the people who use these forums.
+stronger PSU
+MB with 2x PCIe 16
+Power consumption $$$
and maybe even larger case
Single card solution is better for a brand new PC.
I really wish people would stop with the dual pcie x16 for multi-gpu
x16 x x8 or even x8 x 8x is only 2-5 fps slower at budget resolutions (ie the majority of PC owners with a single monitor under 30"
Ideally yes you would want dual 16x found on the X58s but there are also a few boards with dual x16 that aren't horribly expensive, most are workstation class though.
There are plenty of reviews out there comparing the speeds of PCIe and GPUs and they all point to dual x8 as being sufficient for most applications.
I'd have spent the 22 pounds more on the i7 950 over the i7 930...and saved a lot more not using the 5970, but it goes either way I guess.
Gaming Workhorse.
The GTX460 isn't a real alternative over the 5870, at least not at 1920x1080.
Great summary as always guys!
Only problem with that is it's a 470 :p
It doesn't.
That was my initial thought too after looking through the guide. I've just bought a 460 1GB and will be buying another for SLi as soon as I can afford it. The performance is pretty much 100% extra fps with 2 of these and 2 cost less than a 480 or 5970. :D
+stronger PSU
+MB with 2x PCIe 16
+Power consumption $$$
and maybe even larger case
Single card solution is better for a brand new PC."
except that when you decide to buy a second card you'll need to replace the mobo, psu and case...
better over getting sli (8x8) suitable psu and case now rather than have to upgrade everything in a year or so when you want a cheap doubling of performance (gtx460 now about 110 quid)
Aye, it doesn't :|
An overclocked 460 trounces a stock 5850, but then an overclocked 5850 can beat a stock 5870/470. Thing is, the 5850 is a fair bit dearer so you've got to look at your bang for buck.
GTX460 for £120 or so.
HD5850 for £200 or so.
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