Posts by Daniel Nguyen3

When one generation eventually loses its luster, the next one is already waiting in the wings to take its place.🙂
It feels like we're seeing a constant influx of new GPUs, each one significantly faster than the last...

If you're truly aiming for a high-end build...
maybe consider something like a Corsair 650W unit...

So, how much do you think we should budget for the power supply? Maybe around 300 to $133?
The graphics cards are sitting at about 3.5k anyway...

😂
Honestly, I find it hard to believe that power supply could even handle those two graphics cards, let alone support the rest of your system setup 😁

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Mark Sanchez3 said:4870/4850(+-gs)

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An HD 4670 paired with $200 maybe some kind of Core 2 Duo from the e2xxx or e4xxx series

Why not just sell what you have right now and pick up a 4850 or 4870 instead?
You aren't going to see much of a performance boost by messing around with Crossfire here.
By the way, where exactly did you find that data regarding $1000 for the 4xxx series?

But wait a second, what is the actual motivation behind overclocking a processor in the first place? If you're doing it just to squeeze out more performance for gaming, then honestly, there isn't much to worry about—you should be able to run any title without a hitch
. If your ultimate goal is to push a CPU up to that 4GHz mark, why let concerns about longevity or system strain weigh on your mind?
Even if we assume that overclocking might shorten the component's lifespan, wouldn't you likely be looking to upgrade to a newer, faster processor by the time that happens anyway?😁

Since you're working with an older mATX motherboard, you won't really have much room to play around with any serious overclocking options here.
It looks like you're probably going to need to pick up a brand-new motherboard eventually.👍

By the way, could you clarify which monitor you're using? The 4670 is actually a pretty solid card...

In my humble opinion, the 2.
is a better choice because it can be easily overclocked to reach those 2.8GHz speeds, whereas you simply can't increase the cache on the other one.

If you take a 2600XT and swap in some NVIDIA Quadro drivers, you basically end up with a V5600, which carries a much higher price tag than you'd expect.
http://www.nabava.net/trazilica.php?...+v5600&x=0&y=0
It’s an absolute powerhouse when it comes to CAD work,
but if you’re looking to run modern games, it’s really not quite what you want. 🙂

It really depends
on what you're actually planning to do with it, and more importantly, what kind of screen resolution you're aiming for? 🙂

It’s definitely bottlenecking things, and quite significantly at that 🙂
. You are going to need to pick up a new power supply unit; the current one is just far too weak for this setup

Automatic overclocking? 😂
If you’re already planning on pushing your hardware limits, shouldn't you at least learn the fundamentals of how it's actually done?

It’s really no different than choosing between an automatic or a manual transmission in a car...

Oh, come on now, let’s be realistic—that voltage level is perfectly fine for these processors! 🙂

And there is really no need for a more powerful 😉

Can you imagine someone actually trying to game on a 17" monitor?😁

Is there actually any meaningful difference $67 when it comes to the performance gap between the X1950 and the 4670?