I don't really follow this particular niche all that closely, so you might want to head over to one of those specialized international forums if you're looking for some deep-dive technical details...
From what I gather, if we're talking about a price tag of 14 $0.00, it better be absolutely top-tier equipment... 🙂
I remember seeing an Apple Pro Display XDR on sale at West Point for $2333, though I suppose it might still be available if you're lucky... honestly, your best bet would be to just give them a call and check.
Yeah, you know, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare really stands out because it offers arguably the best support for CF and SLI setups out there... 🙂 ...which is exactly why you're seeing that kind of resolution boost. In my own experience, when I was running an 8800 GTX in SLI, I felt like I was getting a full 100% jump in FPS, though honestly, most other games just don't perform quite that spectacularly with those configurations 🙂
Oh, absolutely, you’ll have no trouble at all getting everything up and running with that Corsair CX400... it should handle the load just fine without breaking a sweat!
Paul Ross81 said:Well, the build would feature a Quad-core processor and an i5 with 4 GB of Corsair 1333MHz RAM running on a Gigabyte P55 UD3 motherboard as for the power supply, I'm not entirely certain, but I think it should be enough... maybe a 550 W Corsair modular unit? The resolution is 1680x1050, and the monitor is a 20-inch Samsung 20
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 is actually a fantastic choice! In that specific tier, the AMD Radeon HD 4890 might pull ahead just a tiny bit in terms of raw speed, though it does tend to come with a higher price tag...
Nowadays, a 22" monitor seems to be the standard, although you can certainly find 23" or even 24" models if you're looking for something a little more substantial for your setup. As far as the power supply goes, a Corsair CX400 should definitely get the job done for you, but if you're feeling like you want something with a bit more breathing room—something more robust, perhaps—then opting for the Corsair HX650 would be a really solid move, even if it does cost closer to $283.
Honestly, I don't really care, I just want whatever's cheapest. 😁 🙂 ... a cooler is just a cooler, right? Who cares if it hits 90 or 80°C under Load, as long as that 24-month warranty stays valid... But if I had to pick one, I'd probably go with this one
That's just way too pricey for what it is... honestly, you'd be much better off grabbing a Radeon HD 4870 or maybe even a Radeon HD 4890 if you want that extra bit of power...
He probably means some sort of internal SLI setup, you know, just communicating through those PCI-E slots... but honestly, if you were actually looking to pick up a card specifically for gaming, you really missed the mark there...
placidcanyon2 said:Which AMD card could actually compete with a 2600XT GDDR4, assuming I really want to prioritize lower power draw and a smaller footprint? Is there any word on a low-end 5xxx series hitting the shelves soon?
Well, if you've got the extra cash to spare, an HD4670 would be a fantastic way to go, even though it’s quite a bit more powerful than that old 2600XT...
I honestly haven't the slightest clue when the next AMD lineup is dropping, so we're all just sitting here waiting for news on the GT300... 😛
The most important thing is just getting your thoughts out there on paper, even if what you’re writing feels a bit nonsensical at times... 😬 Honestly, I’d suggest avoiding those heated debates when you don't really have a leg to stand on regarding the subject matter.
I’d personally head over to CF. 🙂 Though, honestly, it’s such a tough call when you start weighing the options... if you take a quick look at the prices over at Best Buy, you can actually snag an HD 4770 for less than what you'd pay for the $250. 🙂
Maybe it’s just because you haven’t been keeping up with enough hardware reviews lately, and you don't quite realize the sheer variety of power supplies available on the market these days... This particular unit might have been considered a decent choice about five years ago, but by today's standards, it doesn't even qualify as a solid option anymore.
Honestly, that card is just way too overpriced for what it is... you'd be much better off picking up a cheaper HD4890, or maybe one of those 260GTX models instead. If you actually have the $633, then you should really head over to ADM and grab an HD5850—they should have it in stock...
And I have to ask, what kind of power supply are you even running right now? Is it some random no-name unit or maybe an MS or something similar?
Haha, if you've got 10A on the 12V rail, that's only about 120W total... 😁
So, realistically speaking, we're looking at a 140W power supply here rather than a 300W one... 🙂 My honest advice? Just toss that thing in the trash and pick up something more reliable, maybe an EVGA 460W or even a Fortron unit...