ok final spec this time lol

[GothicGhost]

Hay all sry to be a pain again but what you all think of this spec?



I have case/monitor 1440/900.

Also i have not added graphics cards cause oc dont have the 3870s i want.

But will this be good spec for crossfire setup. ?

Not sure if the psu overkill or but was not sure if the Corsair HX 520W one would be able to handle 2 3870s. ??

thanks again

 

[semi-pro waster]

It is all compatible at least. However since I've missed any previous threads on this I've got a couple of questions. 1) Why Crossfire? From what I can tell it offers no real benefit over a single 8800GTX and adds complication. 2) Is that CPU cooler good? The Tuniq Tower and Noctua NH-U12F are more usually recommended.

 

[mnemonix]

Either of the above coolers or the Thermalright Ultra 120 would be better than the Akasa.
HX620 probably the best bet for multiple gfx cards, whatever, Corsair is a great choice of psu.

 

[GothicGhost]

ok ill change the cpu cooler to one of the others ( thanks)

And reason i say say crossfire is ill buy 1 card now and get another one maybe cheaper in about 2-3 months.

Not sure if that the smart thing to do lo.

But i bin playing games for 5 years on a 7800 agp card and i want some thing different.

Never had crossfire before so id thought ill give it a go lol

 

[SGWills]

as said before, i would ditch the cooler as it sounds like a kids fairytale get a ninja or a tower for the cooling, personal choice on the graphics but again like stated before my post, single 8800GT/GTS/GTX would be my choice

520W would be ok for single card if going sli/crossfire i would get 620 to be safe

 

[melbourne720]

Crossfire is a waste in money when you're building a budget rig like that. Just stick an 8800 GT in there, and thank us later

 

[GothicGhost]

so i take it the cpu wont keep up with 2 3870s if thats what you mean?

even if i overclock it which i plan to do

 

[melbourne720]

Just a waste of money that's all. I'd go for 8800 GT, then a 8800 GTX, then an elaborate crossfire setup, in advancing cost. You just don't get much more over a GTX for the additional cost/hassle.

 

[GothicGhost]

yeah i do see your point maybe ill just getting a head of myself lol

cause crossfire dont from my understanding work in every game

and the the new cards are coming out soon as well hehe

ok ill rechange my spec to a normal p35 and a 8800 GT


cheers