4870-best monitor/resolution?

[r34ver]

I'm making myself a new gaming rig, and have chosen to get a 4870. Problem is, I have no idea what would be the best monitor size or resolution to go for. Here are the specs of what im getting.

-Intel Core i5 660 3.33GHz Socket 1156 4MB L3 Cache Retail Box Processor
-Casecom 6788 Black Mid Tower Case with Full Black Interior/Exterior 120mm Blue LED Front Fan - No PSU
-Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
-ASUS P7H55-M H55 Socket 1156 VGA HDMI Out 8 Channel Audio MATX Motherboard
-Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz HyperX Memory Kit CL9(9-9-9-27) 1.7 - 1.9V
-Corsair 650W TX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 80+% Efficiency, Single +12V Rail
-XFX ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphic

Cheers for the help

 

[coupe69]

For starters I'd change that core i5 660 for either the core i5 750 or 760, secondly why are you considering buying an old tech card for a new build?

 

[r34ver]

My budget man. If it were up to me I'd be getting a much nicer card, but really can't afford it. Isn't the 660 faster than the 750/760 anyway?

 

[coupe69]

Isn't the 660 faster than the 750/760 anyway?

Clock for clock no, remember that the 7** series chips are true quad cores unlike the 6** series chips which are just dual cores with hyperthreading.

It might be an idea to post a thread in the general hardware forum, the guys in there will spec you up a machine that will get the most out of your budget

 

[r34ver]

Hm, I think I'll go do that. Thanks man.