I3 3220 crossfire

[jrizzz]

I was wondering if an i3 3220 can support x2 7750s in xfire. I know an i5 would be the better path but right now i am on a budget so i'd rather go the i3 route. Also, I understand the fx 4170 is on par with the i3, but id like to keep my power consumption low. Thanks for the help.

 

[dudewitbow]

it should, i mean a 7750 in cf is no more better than a 7850 in performance, and that i3 can handle a 7850 perfectly fine.

 

[Guest]

it may not be the best solution but it will work.

 

[unksol]

You should never start out crossfiring 2 low end cards. You're just asking for microstutter and other crossfire issues for no reason. Just get a 7850. You get a free copy of Farcry 3, the same performance, less issues, and more memory for the same price

You can even get a 7850 1GB if you are really low on cash

 

[jaguarskx]

You will not be bottlenecking your graphic cards.

True the i5 would be better for games, but since most games only use 2 cores, then the i3 would be just fine.

 

[dudewitbow]

You should never start out crossfiring 2 low end cards. You're just asking for microstutter and other crossfire issues for no reason. Just get a 7850. You get a free copy of Farcry 3, the same performance, less issues, and more memory for the same price

You can even get a 7850 1GB if you are really low on cash

if op learns how to use radeonpro, the stuttering will not be an issue.

 

[mohit9206]

better get a single 7850 then 7750 cf as others have pointed out its not a good idea to cf two cheaper cards .

 

[jrizzz]

You should never start out crossfiring 2 low end cards. You're just asking for microstutter and other crossfire issues for no reason. Just get a 7850. You get a free copy of Farcry 3, the same performance, less issues, and more memory for the same price

You can even get a 7850 1GB if you are really low on cash

Thanks for the advice. I think I will just get a 7850 and later, if i feel the need to, upgrade to an i5. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[jrizzz]

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