Build Compatibility

Synharvet · 24 Dec 2010 at 13:44

Hey Im using some christmas money and some left over scholarship money to buy a computer. As a college student im trying to get the most out of what little money I have. Thi is the set Up i Was thinking about

Mobo - ASUS M489GTD Pro
CPU - AMD x4 965
RAM - Gskill Flare 4 Gb
HDD - 2 WD Raptors in Raid 0
GPU - 2 HIS 6950's in Crossfire

So basically the whole setup is so i can run the two 6950s in crossfire. I was wondering if the setup i have chosen would have any bottle necks in it. Specifically if the 965 is powerful enough to run the 2 GPUs also i plan on overclocking it.

Thanks

Synharvet · 24 Dec 2010 at 14:19

Mobo - ASUS M489GTD Pro
CPU - AMD x4 965
RAM - Gskill Flare 4 Gb
HDD - 2 WD Raptors in Raid 0
GPU - 2 HIS 6950's in Crossfire
PSU - Corsair AX850
Cooler - Corsair H70
Case - HAF X

My budget is 2000 USD but i would have course like to stay under it as much as possible, but am willing to spend it all

The other stuff I have DVD RW,Keyboard, Monitor, mouse etc. i also have a copy of windows 7 ultimate so basically i just need the core components of the builf plus a case.

If you have any better options im completely open to any ideas as this is my first build

Synharvet · 24 Dec 2010 at 16:41

Well maybe i will go with the 955 it only saves me like 15 dollars though

Synharvet · 24 Dec 2010 at 17:13

The Monitor resolution is 1920x1200

Synharvet · 24 Dec 2010 at 20:06

why is the 890fx chipset better for crossfire

Synharvet · 25 Dec 2010 at 13:50

Ah i see well the 890FX would definitely be a better a choice.