you guys think two gtx260 SLI'd can handle this shit?
12gigs ram
core i7 920.

Would I be better off getting a 6950, 6870 or a 560Ti?

I'm currently using:
AMD Athlon x2 620 OCd to 3.2Ghz going to get a 1100T as an upgrade
4GB of RAM --> 8GB
XFX 4870 --> one of the three video cards
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Well, depends... the 560Ti is the current bang for buck price-leader, neck and neck with 6950 1GB versions. Some of the sales now make a lot of sense - under 200$ for a 560Ti? Yes please. The 2GB of the 6950/6970 IMO don't make sense unless you have a huge screen with killer res - a 30" with 2560x1600, or something like that.

Some games are better on the 560Ti, some games are better on 6950 - depends on what they optimize it for. Traditionally, EA games optimized for Nvidia, Valve likes ATI.

Also, I like the Nvidia drivers much more than the ATI ones. And they use less power and in general are quieter than ATI products.

@ Ulic - you should be fine... but maybe time for an upgrade soon? 260's are getting pretty long in the tooth.


EDIT: Or Hell, get two of these: Gigabyte 560 and SLI them. Better than a GTX580 in performance for less.

who's down to pitch in for a Revscene server?

first XBOX footage...just the extended trailer from last week looks pretty darn good for pos hardware
DICE...why you no release Guillotine Pt II yet

console graphics look pretty shit

Lighting is totally shit compare to PC.

Becuz of DX11 ?

Looks good enough so I can actually play with friends. Only like 3 of my friends have PCs that can run it, everyone else plays on Xbox.

you seriously going to use a Non DX11 card for BF3 ??

Dude you'll lose DX11 effects. unless u don't care about those dx11 effects.

what am i looking to spend if i wanna buy a new computer setup that will run BF3 on near high settings?

was hoping to spend 1000-1500 max if i can find all the parts i want on sale or something and build it slowly =P

get the following parts
i7 2600k $320~350
socket 1155 main board. $120~180
4gb x 2 ddr3 1666mhz or higher $60~90
gtx 580 $450~550
850 psu. $150
cheap case. $60~100

Other misc, just use some left over lol

this roughly around 1500 or cheaper

You should be able to max out ~~~~

What parts do I need to upgrade for this game?
I currently have a Core i3, GTX 460, 4GB of ram 400w psu(i think) and a cheap case.

at what setting you want ? low, med, high ?

should be good for medium settings

Preferably high.

CPU, video card, PSU, RAM... the whole nine yards then.

At least a quad-core i5, GTX 560Ti, 8GB RAM and a 600W+ PSU for high.

@Vansterdam - here's a mock computer build, before tax & Windows. There's some MIR's that are not counted yet - about $50's worth.

This will play it at high settings, but not maxed out. You'd need to SLI the GTX570 for that.

i don't mind picking up the parts slowly if its gonna save me some money from online and local sales and such

1500 is my budget

just tower, no need for monitor,keyboard,mouse

i need something that runs quiet and would last me for the next 3-4 years

if someone on here can start recommending me parts that are on sale for a killer price/deal (compared to regular retail price)

i shall start my new build slowly =P

again, i don't mind buying each part separably as ill prob get a better deal if i do VS buying a new built pc all at once


just looking to play BF 3 on high settings + browse/download internet

any help would be great

thanks

i5 2500k+mobo deals from NCIX, most of the mobos are decent
GTX580 or 2x 560Ti
750~1000W psu depending or Sli or not
any WB black hdd
corsair dominator 8gb ram - these are pricey but awesome for overclocking

if you want to squeeze performance out of the beast that is the 2500K processor, spend some time oc'ing it's really worth the money.

what do you guys think about this build


Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
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Intel Core i7 2600K Quad Core Unlocked Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.4GHZ Sandy Bridge 8MB
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MSI H61M-P21 (B3) H61 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 PCI-E16 3PCI-E VGA Audio LAN SATA2 Motherboar *IR-$2*
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OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan Active PFC Power Supply
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Coolermaster Elite 370 Black Mid Tower ATX Case 3X5.25 1X3.5 5X3.5INT No PS
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MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Hawk OC 950MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E Video C *IR-$10*
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YOUR TOTAL $927.96

hoping this runs preety quiet+high performance


i also hope to get this much cheaper too =P like 800 tax in

what do you guys think? for the price+ performance is it worth it?

is there anything i should change? like motherboard/ram/powersupply/harddrive

roastpuff, whats that site?

If you want to save some money then an I5 is enough for your needs (BF3 + web surfing)

If you want quiet stray away from the MSI videocards as they are mostly known for good cooling & noise, go for an Asus Direct CU 560ti since it can provide a good balance between noise and cooling
However, if you plan to run a 3+ monitor setup in the future get an HD6950 as its in the same range as the 560Ti

Case, go for something like a Sonata or Fractal R3 as they have sound deadening in them

Ram, maybe its just me but Id get G-skill or Corsair to match your CPU since they have much better quality and wont really limit your overclock headroom

PSU, is really an important part of the rig and I wouldnt cheap out on an OCZ psu as I've heard and seen reviews that its a hit or miss, get something thats gold certified

HDD, if you are only running 1 hard drive, get a WDD black to stay in budget instead of the green as the green series are slower and are good for storage purpose and not so much gaming

^ knows his stuff.
definitely don't overlook PSU and HDD (HDD commonly the choke for PC performance)

Here's the upgrade that I was looking at. Tell me what you guys think.


NCIX Value Bundle Deal Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core CPU & MSI P67A-C43 DDR3 Motherboard
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$319.99

1 x MSI P67A-C43 (B3) P67 ATX LGA1155 DDR3 1PCI-E16 3PCI-E 3PCI SATA3 USB3.0 Audio GBLAN Motherboard
1 x Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB

OCZ ZS Series 750W ATX12V V2.2 24PIN ATX SLI Ready 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply 135mm Fan
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$94.99


Corsair Obsidian Series 650D Mid-Tower Case ATX 4X5.25 6X3.5INT USB USB3.0 1394 Fan Ctrl No PS
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$154.99

Corsair XMS CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
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$51.99

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II Fermi 830MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 2XDVI Mini HDMI PCI-E Video Card
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$249.99


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Total: $871.95

Edit:
Should I add another $50 for NCIX to assemble it?
I'm able to assemble a PC but I'm scared at the same time. haha. Unless someone is willing to help me? :) Ahem Ahem, ForbiddenX

It's Memory Express. And build the PC yourself, it's easy.

Also, for your build - pricematch DirectCanada for the Asus 560Ti at 242.99, get the G.skill ram @ 1600Mhz instead. 49.99 at Memory Express so you can PM @ NCIX.

@Vansterdam - dude, look at the list I built you. It's better than what you picked out for gaming and o/cing, the 61-series boards are useless for o/c.
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