Which Motherboard should i use

rayner428

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Because I Need To be able to play bf3 on max graphics settings

bf3 is also known to use more than 2 cpu cores

And needs a gtx200,300,400,500,600 series gpu
 

austing

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You could drop teh 3770k for an i5 3870k, anything more than that, is just extra.

With the left over money, you can get much more FPS with a better gpu.

Get like a 660ti with a 3570k

The 660ti is A LOT more powerfulll than the 650ti
 

o320

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If anything, Battlefield 3 is definitely more GPU intensive game. You NEED to max out bf3? What resolutions are you playing at?
I'd definitely suggest getting a lower priced CPU such as an i5 3570k like austing mentioned, and selling your 650 and buying either a 7970 or a 670 depending on which is on sale.
 

empty213

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I can max out BF 3 using a 650 Ti, nothing wrong with that, also if the guy had already bought that GPU component, why argue?
 

austing

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He will start being dissapointed when the 650ti loses its short life span and begins to choke on newer games coming out. .-.
 

austing

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The 650ti is just barely able to max out games, while the 660 can easily max out, and the 660ti laughs at alot of games.

I could see games that come out first quarter 2013 choking the 650ti while the 660 just keeps chugging along.