higher CPU or CrossFire

[Mikey]

Specing a new machine and wondering whether to go for an i5 with 5770 CrossFire

Or an i7 with a single GPU

I play the likes of GTA at the moment at a screen res of 1680 x 1050 on a HP monitor

 

[95thrifles]

how about an i5 with a single 5870, that would be best

 

[Mikey]

That was my other thought

 

[Sindri]

If you plan on keeping it for a while then you would be better off going for an i7 with a single gpu e.g the 5850.

 

[Mikey]

Yeah I would plan to keep a few years again

 

[Sindri]

The only reason i suggested the 920 option was that in a couple of years time, having the 16x lanes will prove beneficial when it comes to gaming.

 

[Mikey]

The only reason i suggested the 920 option was that in a couple of years time, having the 16x lanes will prove beneficial when it comes to gaming.

Fair comment.

I was looking at the MSI motherboard for the I5 too

 

[unknownsock]

Well if you plan to get a 5770 in CF, running @ x8x8 wont be a problem.

 

[marley82]

I'd go with a i7 920 and a 5850, Then add another 5850 further down the line.

 

[Werewolf]

Aye, i'd always go for the better CPU over video for a build where you want to keep it running for a few years, mainly because as a general rule you can change/add a video card much easier than the CPU (I've yet to have a system where new CPU's have been compatible with the motherboard after about 2-3 years, and worth the upgrade compared to a new motherboad/cpu)

 

[Mikey]

Time to revise my selection I think and go from there

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18068946

 

[Mikey]

Ok going full circle hear sorry chaps.

5870 on a Q6600 (sorting out o/c it.)

5850 on a Q6600 (sorting out o/c it.)

5770 CrossFired on a Q6600 (sorting out o/c it.)

Basically I'm looking at keeping the CPU, but changing the motherboard and GFX