Which system?

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 20:21

I had a spec check thread not too long ago but I have another decision to make now.

Which one of these systems do you think I should get?

The NVIDIA (3D 120Hz) route:

And the AMD (IPS panel) route:

So which one do you think?

Thanks,
Smithy

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 20:51

Hmm good point, looks like ill get the 570, which is actually cheaper. Would that be a better option?

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 20:53

Plus the smoothness of the 120Hz is tempting, I do plan on gaming a fair bit. As well as recording at the same time using Fraps.

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 21:04

So yeah, I've also heard that the NVIDIA drivers are superior, is that true?

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 21:12

Suppose it's a bit hit and miss, I've decided to got for the 570 and the Dell Ultra sharp.

But now I've seen the price of a z68 mobo and wondering if I should get this z68 instead of this p67?

Smithy0115 · 28 May 2011 at 21:22

Surveyor said:
It depends if you want the Z68 features and are happy with a Micro ATX board.

Z68:

1. LucidLogix Virtu (universal switchable graphics/GPU virtualisation)
2. Intel Quick Sync Video Technology (Way faster media transcoding than what only CPU or only discrete graphics card has to offer) if the software supports it
3. Intel Smart Response Technology (SSD caching- faster performance of SSD + large storage capacity of a regular HDD)

Ewwww Micro? That can't be good for my e-peen. Looks like its the P67 for me then.

I really don't think I'll use the extra features of a z68 mobo, although integrated graphics may be good for trouble shooting.

Also I think I'll get the Dell monitor now and then upgrade with another monitor later, with some 3D spectacles!

Smithy0115 · 29 May 2011 at 01:22

sk82jack said:
Might be worth thinking about the MSI P67A-GD53 if you ever wanna CF/SLI...just throwing it out thereIt's not in stock at the moment but hopefully won't be too long, if you can't wait or not bothered about CF/SLI ignore this post

I'll look into it, it's in stock at another establishment, which also happens to be cheaper. If I buy from there and seek help on this forum will it be frowned upon?

Smithy0115 · 29 May 2011 at 11:46

Also can I post pictures of specs from other sites if they do not include the site name on them?

Smithy0115 · 29 May 2011 at 12:14

J-FRO said:
Change that mobo. The C45 offers you very little for very little money.

Drop down to 4GB RAM and spend the difference on the mobo. You'll thank me 6 months down the line when you want e-peen surgery and are gagging to go CF or SLI.

Haha-surgery....I don't even- so good.

Which mobo would you recommend? I currently have the MSI P67A-GD53 in my basket. Also will P67 mobo's start getting less support now they've been outdated?

Smithy0115 · 29 May 2011 at 12:19

Does anyone know where that chart is that compares all the motherboards?

Yeah, I'm going for a NVIDIA 60Hz route, best of both worlds (kinda).

Smithy0115 · 29 May 2011 at 12:27

sk82jack said:
Official Intel P6x Motherboard Comparison List & OC Results (Z68 Updating)

Thanks!