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Mazty on 12 February 2013
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CGI-Quality said:
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Why that i7? Get a cheaper one and double up on the GPU? Using top of the line 2.4Mhz DDR3?

Because this isn't just for gaming anymore and there's zero need to double up on a 690 unless you are running more than 3 screens and / or extreme OC'ing.


Metro 2033 on ultra with x4/x8 AA plus we are on the advent of a new generation.

Well if it's not just for gaming I can't think of anything that really requires that CPU. You'd be better off getting a much cheaper one and making an AMD rig instead  freeing your gaming from media intensive tasks.

- Played Metro for the first time on my current build last night. I averaged 75-80fps and only went as low as 43 once. Not really too concerned there. If you need two 690s for one game (especially a 2010 title), you're doing something wrong. Even Crysis doesn't require that for maximum results. ;)

- AMD? No thanks. Prefer NVIDIA as they have better driver support and I prefer PhysX over the alternative

- As for the rig itself (specs), already made my decision. Just wanted some insight on cooling

Metro settings? Certainly doesn't sound like they were maxed out....And Metro is more demanding then Crysis...

AMD as in AMD CPU. Far better value for media processing. 

Just sounds like you're wasting a fair bit of money on status components.