Best option ?

[skotish|]

Help is needed here is my rig below


intel Q8400 2.66
asrock p45 xe
4gb kingston ddr 800
ATi 5770

Do i stick another 5770 in ?
or
how much better would this be over my other cpu/mobo

Phenom II X4 965 BE revision C3 <---------

am really stuck making a choice i only play games like bc2 and such


thanks

 

[Mr Krugga]

Phenom II X4 will be much better in gaming. What resolution do you play games at?

 

[skotish|]

I play @ 1920x1080

am really wanting to future proof i think the Phenom II X4 965 BE revision C3
would be good over the more expensive i5 upgrade ,will the phenom II mobo take the up and coming 6 core amd processor

sorry for all the questions but ave been on intell for ages

 

[Guest2]

Overclock the Q8400
Get another 5770 which will easily play BC2 in 1920x1080.

Upgrade cpu/motherboard/memory in future and then you have 2 cards too. Maybe get a trifire board so you could add another

I play BC2 in 1680x1050, all highest settings with 8AA/8AF with HBAO off. Works perfectly with one 5770, [email protected], 4GB. Just try turning off HBAO

 

[skotish|]

Am struggling to get a good oc on the Q8400 max before throwing toys out the pram =

3.0ghz think my memory is holding me back dont know much about timings and volts to make it stable

Hbao is off /medium settings am looking @ what will give me the best boost in bad
company 2

thanks