SpartenOmega117 said:
Squilliam said:
Well unfortunately theres the limitation that it can only take one graphics card. However what you can do instead with your saved money is buy a better graphics card!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.577960
An HD 6950 which will overclock like a sweet little thing if you want more performance and many people have been able to turn them into the much more expensive 6970 which would be better than crossfired 6870 hands down. It takes you up to $700 as well.
Crossfire is not something I would suggest to anyone. If you already know the pros and cons of it then you'll know what you'll be getting yourself into. If you don't know the pros and cons then I suggest you skip that idea.
The RAM is actually more expensive, its just cheaper because I found a good combo.
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its definately a nice card but dont you think the cpu will limit this card? I would want it though. Other than that is the mobo the same speed as the one that is $100?
Edit: Also do these graphics cards like the 6950 drop in price fast? I dont want to spend $300 just to find out it is $50 cheaper in a month or two. So overall do you think this build with the 6950 will be good enough to play starcraft t on 70 fps and do you think I will be getting a great performance based on what I am paying?
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The CPU will not limit that card, the product manager of the 58xx series cards had a 5870 with a 3.0Ghz Phenom II. If anyone would know it would be him. Besides you can always overclock another 4-500Mhz if you desired.
The motherboard is the same speed, you just lose a few features from the 870 series like USB 3.0 which you probably won't ever use.
Will the card drop in price? Probably but its impossible to say. Early 58xx series buyers actually paid less than people later on. Since you can't anticipate it you really can't factor it into your decision.
Overall Starcraft 2 performance: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/radeon-hd6970-hd6950_10.html#sect3
Bear in mind that current performance will be better due to better drivers and the availability of a new AA mode (MLAA)
