How can I improve 5760x1200 gaming performance?

[saleen_cobra]

Hello,

Im trying to get better gaming performance at 5760x1200 (6048x1200 bezel compensated) resolution, and am unsure what I should upgrade. Im considering a second 5870, and another 4GB of RAM, or switching to an i7 x58 platform, to leave the possibility of adding a 2nd video card open. I play FPS and RTS mostly, and prefer highest possible graphic settings.

I currently run:
C2Q Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz
4GB G.Skill PI DDR2-1100
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
XFX 5870 1GB
Corsair TX-850W power supply
OCZ Vertex SSD & WD Caviar Black Drives
3x Dell U2410

Thanks

 

[bonse]

do you not find this res messes up your fps performance as you have to look physically left and right making reactions slower as you cannot see everything at once.

I appreciate it looks sweet though

 

[strangestranger]

Graphically is where you will probably be limited. Perhaps even gpu ram limited more than horsepower.

Personally I would wait and see what these new ati cards can do. I know that sounds like a cliche response but depending on price you could end up kicking yourself.

 

[microterf]

+1^

You are definetly GPU limited, although I could be wrong, but I believe you'll be bottlenecked by the Q6600 if you crossfire 2 5870s.