So I'm planning a new build in a couple weeks and considering which components to buy. I want a screaming gaming machine that has no problems with most any game on the market on ultra settings.
I've boiled m choices for a CPU down to either a i7-2700K or i5-3570K. I like the i7 better but would get $40 off on a MB by buying the i5, so it's going to be a last minute decision I think. Probably make my choice in the store.
I am planning to get a motherboard capable of 4X Crossfire...if that helps.
What I'm really stuck on is the GPU purchase. I know for certain I am sticking with AMD so Nvidia suggestions are useless to me. I can get a HD 7770 for right around $100, while a HD 7870 would be closer to $250-$300.
Would 2 HD 7770s in Crossfire be a better setup than 1 HD 7870?
I am trying to decide the best value while considering 4 factors:
1) Best performance for current and future games (The future is unpredictable I know)
2) Overall cost
3) Some upgrading over the coming years is possible
4) This build must last 3 years or so
I have a budget of around $250 or so for the GPU now and may be able to add another $250-$300 within the next 3-6 months....hopefully prices will be lower by then.
I'm swinging more toward the 7870 and then adding another down the road, but if I could save now on the GPU cost it would allow for a better CPU. The ability to Crossfire 4 GPUs keeps bringing me to the thought of 4 HD 7770s over the coming year which would be easier (for me) to do than adding a 2nd HD 7870.
Anyway...I would love to see your thoughts on my upcoming build and get some input from folks with a little more knowledge.
I've boiled m choices for a CPU down to either a i7-2700K or i5-3570K. I like the i7 better but would get $40 off on a MB by buying the i5, so it's going to be a last minute decision I think. Probably make my choice in the store.
I am planning to get a motherboard capable of 4X Crossfire...if that helps.
What I'm really stuck on is the GPU purchase. I know for certain I am sticking with AMD so Nvidia suggestions are useless to me. I can get a HD 7770 for right around $100, while a HD 7870 would be closer to $250-$300.
Would 2 HD 7770s in Crossfire be a better setup than 1 HD 7870?
I am trying to decide the best value while considering 4 factors:
1) Best performance for current and future games (The future is unpredictable I know)
2) Overall cost
3) Some upgrading over the coming years is possible
4) This build must last 3 years or so
I have a budget of around $250 or so for the GPU now and may be able to add another $250-$300 within the next 3-6 months....hopefully prices will be lower by then.
I'm swinging more toward the 7870 and then adding another down the road, but if I could save now on the GPU cost it would allow for a better CPU. The ability to Crossfire 4 GPUs keeps bringing me to the thought of 4 HD 7770s over the coming year which would be easier (for me) to do than adding a 2nd HD 7870.
Anyway...I would love to see your thoughts on my upcoming build and get some input from folks with a little more knowledge.