Tell me what you think about this.

[varun706]

Hi all,

You might think this is crazy, but do think about it and tell me how it will perform.

MOBO: ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Z68 motherboard.
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K OC'd to 4.5GHz.
GPUs': ASUS GTX 560 Ti Direct-CUII Top and HIS ATI Radeon HD6950 1GB version. (Both running in X-Mode.)
RAM: GSkill 4GBx2 DDR3 1600MHz SNIPER Desktop memory.
PSU: Corsair GS800W Single 12V rail (65 Amps).

How will this perform in Battlefield 3 @ 1920x1080 at Ultra settings?

 

[rolli59]

Crazy why would you select AMD and nvidia card together for dual card setup! For gaming just get the I5 2500K.

 

[varun706]

One software called Lucid Hydra (or something) allows one to run AMD and Nvidia cards in multiple card setup called the X-Mode. Thought that I'd get better performance using those high end graphic cards. I thought of using the i7 becoz, I'm not only into gaming but also productivity.

 

[elbert]

I suggest a i7 3770K and z77 motherboard near the end of April. I suggest a 7850 and 660 near the end of April also.

 

[rolli59]

But it will not get the performance level of 2 x HD6950 in crossfire or 2 x GTX560Ti in SLI!
The I7 is the right choice for productivity!

 

[varun706]

Yeah! I'll think about Ivy Bridge. I'd like to know about the successor to the 2500k.
Maybe sticking with the green side IS better perhaps.