Is it weird

[Relentless81]

To want an AMD platform in this sense

I am upgrading my PC in two stages, the first stage was new CPU, Motherboard RAM, PSU and Processor and new case.
I went for an AMD 965 based system with a Gigabyte 870 chipset board, the second stage is new monitor and GPU for 1080P gaming.

I've never had an ATI card before, always had Nvidia, but am I right in saying that the Catalyst drivers from AMD's website will cater for my GPU, main board and processor so its one driver package for everything? This satisfy's my OCD if this is the case

I'm currently waiting on the 6000's and i'll have £500'ish to spend on the GPU and monitor, seeing as the monitors have dropped right down to £200 for a decent 24" that leaves me with £300'ish for the GPU

Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Relentless81]

I'm really confused by chipset drivers for AMD, I used to have an Nforce board and Nvidia card, that was easy Nvidia's website provided both easily

The AMD 8 series chipset isnt even listed on AMD's site even its what, over 6 months old now? But the 7 series is and the chipset software that came with the board is called Catalyst and when you install it it searches for an ATI GPU

 

[Relentless81]

I did, thats what I just said

They are a Catalyst package, they are actually called Catalyst and when I install them it says "searching for GPU" or something along those lines

Maybe its just searching for an onboard one but basically what you are saying is the Catalyst drivers for graphics cards and chipsets are seperate