This is my first attempt to build a computer(with the help of my cousin) and I was interested in the Alienware Area-51 X58. But I'm trying to build a similar one for alot cheaper for budget reasons. I play Crysis, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft. I was wondering if anyone has any idea how well my computer can handle these games or should I change something.
A GTX260 is overkill for that resolution, and the extra video ram is a waste, i can run crysis smoothly on high with a 512MB 4850 at 1280x1024, a 4870 would likely max it out which still being way less than that GTX260, the cheapest one i could find on newegg was 200 which is the same price as a 4890 and only a bit less than a GTX275.
I'm going to look at a 4870, if it's cheaper and gets the job done I'd much rather get that. I plan on having this comp for a long time i figured i was planning for future games.