GPU/CPU Matching

[adam_gipson]

Can someone link the testing of different cpu/gpu combinations to determine the best performance value? I can't seem to find it.

 

[adam_gipson]

It was done by Tom's Hardware and had 4 CPU's that they paired with 4 ATI/Nvidia cards to find which was the bottleneck in each combo.

 

[shadow187]

Post your GPU and we'll post a CPU to match it, or vice-versa. I can't find it either.

 

[adam_gipson]

I'm actually wanting to upgrade my video card. I have a E5200 @ 3.33 GHz and play at 1680 x 1050.

 

[shadow187]

That's a very nice OC. At 1680x1050, I'd recommend an HD5770. It'll play most any game at high/very high at that resolution, and should go just fine with your CPU.

 

[adam_gipson]

I'll also likely upgrade to an E8500 sometime in the next year and OC it too.

 

[adam_gipson]

Does that mean I should get the 5830 instead?

 

[shadow187]

The E8500, if OC'd to a nice amount, would do nicely with an HD5830, yes.

 

[flyinfinni]

Only problem with the 5830 is its not THAT much faster than the 5770, but is a good bit more expensive. If you are going to get a card above the 5770, I'd just jump straight to the 5850 since its really only ~$40 more than the 5830 I think, and is a good bit faster.

 

[adam_gipson]

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