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need new GPU, CPU, mobo - need advice

10 Oct 2013, 19:46 PM
#21
avatar of atnas666
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My trusted old 5850 isn't up to the task anymore, so I need an upgrade.

I've more or less decided on a Radeon 7970, but I'm unsure about mobo and CPU.

CoH2 is easily the biggest resource hog among the few games I play, and since I'm not going to buy more than one GPU, I will be GPU bound in any case, so I'm wondering whether the I3-3240 would be sufficient for my needs or if I should go for the I5-3570; there's ~150USD difference here in Denmark.

Which mobo would you recommend for either, considering that I probably won't bother with OC?


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11 Oct 2013, 00:32 AM
#22
avatar of yogeurts

Posts: 148

i3's are not sufficient for gaming at all. i5's are great though.

Might as well go Haswell since Ivy Bridge is no longer the latest and greatest.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

Motherboard is more of a user preference but I stick with Asus.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131979


false. games that aren't cpu extensive like battlefield 3 runs great. also you can play Runescape.
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