Thanks for taking the time to read this thread. I've been attempting to figure out what I need and don't need in terms of a new system build. I am currently in a E6600 (stock clock) setup with a GTX 260 running Windows 7 64-Bit. I primarily use my PC for gaming and normal everyday useage. I play games like BF2: BC2, L4D2, WoW, etc.
My main concern is overkill. I currently play on a native 1680 x 1050 LCD and occasionally switch over to my 1080p HDTV (the input lag is noticeable enough to drive me crazy, hence the occasional useage). My current rig experiences framerate drops in almost everything I play at native resolutions with details cranked. I'd like for the new build to be future proof for a planned purchase of a new 1080p LCD.
I'm interested in designing the new system around the i5-750 or i7-920. I understand the dual and triple channel difference and that the i7 would be best suited for a SLI or Crossfire setup.
Is a new video card necessary to achieve solid framerates at the resolutions mentioned above or will the GTX 260 suffice? Should I be looking into a Crossfire setup? 2 x 5770's for instance?
Will I notice a significant improvement in processor performance when moving from the E6600 to the i5 or i7? According to the Tomshardware CPU tier chart they released a few months ago I should. I think my situation would have been deemed a 4 or 5 tier jump. I can't quite remember the terminology or chart structure right now though.
The only other confusion I have is the PCI express lane widths and compatibility with certain MBs and processors. x8 x16 ??
Any advice for would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
My main concern is overkill. I currently play on a native 1680 x 1050 LCD and occasionally switch over to my 1080p HDTV (the input lag is noticeable enough to drive me crazy, hence the occasional useage). My current rig experiences framerate drops in almost everything I play at native resolutions with details cranked. I'd like for the new build to be future proof for a planned purchase of a new 1080p LCD.
I'm interested in designing the new system around the i5-750 or i7-920. I understand the dual and triple channel difference and that the i7 would be best suited for a SLI or Crossfire setup.
Is a new video card necessary to achieve solid framerates at the resolutions mentioned above or will the GTX 260 suffice? Should I be looking into a Crossfire setup? 2 x 5770's for instance?
Will I notice a significant improvement in processor performance when moving from the E6600 to the i5 or i7? According to the Tomshardware CPU tier chart they released a few months ago I should. I think my situation would have been deemed a 4 or 5 tier jump. I can't quite remember the terminology or chart structure right now though.
The only other confusion I have is the PCI express lane widths and compatibility with certain MBs and processors. x8 x16 ??
Any advice for would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
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