Is a GTX 560/HD 6870 overkill???

themegadinesen

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I will be building a new PC this year and i already have a monitor..
Its resolution is 1440x900 and i wanted to know if a GTX 560/HD 6870 would be overkill..
Here's my soon to be PC:
Core i3 2120/FX-4100
4GB RAM
I haven't chose a motherboard yet..
I will be playing Skyrim, AC3, Battlefield 3, and many others...
 

larkspur

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No, neither would be overkill. There are always new games and ultra settings to enjoy. Either card will fit your setup nicely. Plus you may someday get a bigger screen who knows? But save headaches later and get a good brand of PSU. It doesn't have to be a huge wattage, just a good brand. For specific recommendations head over to the PSU forum.
 

fiduke

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They would not be overkill. They would likely allow ultra settings on any game due to the low resolution. However if you upgrade your monitor, or once a year or so passes, you'll find that you may want an upgrade to keep playing at the highest settings.
 

themegadinesen

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Thanks for the replies guys... I know that the I3 is better than the FX but its tempting.
I can overclock it plus the AM3+ boards are cheaper than the LGA 1155 ones..
But I might as well save some more and get an I5. :)
Also for the GPUs, which one is better? The GTX 560 or the HD 6870?