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So I'm going to buy a new computer...
kitamesume:
--- Quote from: zat0x91 on June 13, 2011, 07:10:47 PM ---Crossfire is fucking stupid unless you're running multiple 1080p+ resolutions. I'm currently running on 2560x1600 with a 5850 and I can run most games on 4x AA and a few with 2x AA with acceptable FPS.
Stay with only one video card.
You also could have added a ~$90 cooler from Thermalright and it'd still be under 2k.
Since you have to spend all of that 4k - buy a Dell u3011, new mechanical keyboard, pair of headphones, headphone amplifier, and a DAC.
--- End quote ---
think this way, he has three 2560x1600 monitors up.
he wants to play at 16xAA and 16xAF at extreme settings.
he wants to pop his eyes with beauty and magnificence.
he wants no less than 60FPS.
makes more sense to waste a ton of cash right?
fohfoh:
Fine, I'll lessen the tone of my comment.
But seriously, you've made your decision now. But like most of us are saying, 2 computers is likely far better than just getting 1. In the situation where you really must run a $4000 bill on a computer, well. Build your own and don't go prebuilt. And/or, spend a shitload of money on computer accessories.
zat0x91:
Three 30" monitors would cost at least $2,500 and that's if you manged to find them used for $700 each - assuming they're 3007s. Realistically, you're not going to find three of those for that price.
Go ahead and Crossfire multiple cards if you're feeling like putting on 16x AA which is ridiculous, but okay. People play console games with ZERO AA and yet they don't complain. I find that insane but anything over 4x I wouldn't notice too much.
kitamesume:
bah, i myself am fine running crysis on a HD6670 at 1080p, set to med-low hybrid custom for a stable 40fps.
its just the people's tastes, if they can take lowish quality at decent screen size then sure, even an onboard would work.
tomoya-kun:
I just realized; I can use my old case, can't I?
Parts ordered:
16 GB ram
2x 2TB HDD
GTX 590
P67 mobo
Should I go with 1000 watt or 1200 watt?
Can 1000 watts handle a second GTX 590?
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