Q. Hi, I am building a gaming rig and I have 2 choices for the Graphics card and processor. Should I get an i7 920 Processor with Double ATI 5750 cards or the less powerful AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition with the Double ATI 5770's.
So I want to know if I should get the powerful processor with 2 less powerful cards or the weaker processor with 2 slightly more powerful cards. Thanks.
So I want to know if I should get the powerful processor with 2 less powerful cards or the weaker processor with 2 slightly more powerful cards. Thanks.
A. AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE is not a bad processor at all. I know its performance is less than Core i7 920, but really what matters is the graphics card. Two 5770 are better than two 5750. You will surely get more FPS in the 2nd one than first.
I have seen Core i7 computers, and for gaming and general stuff, I just can't differentiate the performance of a regular Quad from the Core i7. I dont know in which application it will give more performance than AMD Phenom II X4, but if your graphics card is good, then you are sure to get better results.
But again, the FPS difference is within 20FPS. So if 20 FPS difference doesn't matter, then go for the first one.
And as you are going for two 5770 in crossfire, be sure to purchase a bigger monitor. Or else putting those cards in crossfire would be wastage. If you game on a 20" monitor, then a single 5770 would do enough with resolution 1920x1200.
I have seen Core i7 computers, and for gaming and general stuff, I just can't differentiate the performance of a regular Quad from the Core i7. I dont know in which application it will give more performance than AMD Phenom II X4, but if your graphics card is good, then you are sure to get better results.
But again, the FPS difference is within 20FPS. So if 20 FPS difference doesn't matter, then go for the first one.
And as you are going for two 5770 in crossfire, be sure to purchase a bigger monitor. Or else putting those cards in crossfire would be wastage. If you game on a 20" monitor, then a single 5770 would do enough with resolution 1920x1200.
What do i need to check before buying a computer off Craigslist?
Q. I'm going down today to pick up a new computer its a gaming rig what should i look for to ensure the computer will last for years
A. 1) Make sure it runs....
2) Do a disk scan (quick scan) for bad sectors.
3) Check the license for Windows, if included. Many are pirated versions, and may trip you up later.
4) Check what "warranty", if any, you get with it....
5) Get a receipt. If the computer happens to be "stolen", you have proof that you got it from someone else (and you are not the one who stole it). Craigslist can be a popular spot to sell "hot" goods.
6) Ask questions. How long they had it, any failures, what they ran on it (ie: gaming), etc.
If the seller does not allow or answer those points above, they are likely hiding something...walk away.
For future expansion or upgrades, check what size of power supply it has. Small PSU (300-350W) means any video upgrade will require a PSU upgrade as well.
Check ram configuration. Most systems are dual channel - better performance. Single stick of ram means slower system...
Check what video card, if any, comes with it. Gaming rigs would have at least a good mid-range video card in them. On board video is not for gaming.
2) Do a disk scan (quick scan) for bad sectors.
3) Check the license for Windows, if included. Many are pirated versions, and may trip you up later.
4) Check what "warranty", if any, you get with it....
5) Get a receipt. If the computer happens to be "stolen", you have proof that you got it from someone else (and you are not the one who stole it). Craigslist can be a popular spot to sell "hot" goods.
6) Ask questions. How long they had it, any failures, what they ran on it (ie: gaming), etc.
If the seller does not allow or answer those points above, they are likely hiding something...walk away.
For future expansion or upgrades, check what size of power supply it has. Small PSU (300-350W) means any video upgrade will require a PSU upgrade as well.
Check ram configuration. Most systems are dual channel - better performance. Single stick of ram means slower system...
Check what video card, if any, comes with it. Gaming rigs would have at least a good mid-range video card in them. On board video is not for gaming.
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