[davidjfb]

Graphics card choosing

hi,

Im not sure weather i should be using be using two Raedeon HD 5850 in crossfire or one really good Graphics card such as the ATI Radeon HD 5870.

 

[davidjfb]

Hi

Below is all i intend to put into my system the only thing that is missing is a Graphics Card. i am starting to run short on money so i need to make a decision. my initial plan was two have two high end graphics cards in crossfire. my other decision was two have one extreme graphics card which i was told would cost less then having two. does anyone have suggestions on a graphics card that would fit my pc thats not overly expensive that has great performance.

CPU:
Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition Quad Core (3.33GHz) LGA1366
AUD: $1269.00 + Freight= $10.00
Total= $1279.00
OS:
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit DVD
AUD: $235.00 + Freight= $10.00
Total= $245.00
Case:
Antec Twelve Hundred (Full Tower) Gaming Case (No PSU)
AUD: $245.00 + Freight= $20.00
Total= $265.00
Motherboard:
Asus P6T-Deluxe-V2 Intel X58 Chipset Socket 1366 Motherboard
AUD: $407.00 + Freight= $13.95
Total= $420.95
RAM:
Corsair CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 6GB Kit Dominator GT (3x 2GB), 1600MHz (PC3 12800) DDR3, 3x240-pin DIMMs, Triple Kit, 7-7-7-20, Fan, supp X58 MB/i7 Core
AUD: $381.00 +Freight = $12.00
Total= $393.00
HDD:
WD 3.5” RE4, 2TB, 7200rpm, 64mb Cache , SATA 2
AUD: $372.00 + Freight= Aprox $10.00
Total= $382.00
PSU:
Corsair 1000W HX1000W - ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91, 140mm Fan, Modular Cables, SLI Ready, 80 PLUS Certified
AUD: $345.00 + Freight Aprox= $10.00
Total= $355.00
HeatSink:
Prolimatech PT-MegaHalems
AUD: $99.00 + Freight= $10.00
Total= $109.00
Fan:
120mm fan
AUD: $29.00 + Feight= $10.00
Total= $40.00

 

[Wrench97]

Cut the Extreme CPU down to the i7 960
I prefer the Corsair 950tx single rail to the HK1000's dual 12v rails, that would cut about $100 off the price.

 

[Wrench97]

Re: Graphics card choosing

hi,

Im not sure weather i should be using be using two Raedeon HD 5850 in crossfire or one really good Graphics card such as the ATI Radeon HD 5870.

The single card would be my choice less trouble some and no worries if the game supports xfire or sli.

 

[Tyree]

Using one 5870 you could cut the PSU to a 750W SeaSonic or Corsair.