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Processor | i5-2500k Sandy Bridge |
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Motherboard | GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 |
Cooling | XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler in HAF 912 Case with 2 200mm fans |
Memory | 8 gb 1600 |
Video Card(s) | HD 5970 |
Power Supply | 750 W |
Hey guys, I am very new to building computers, so I apologize now for my ignorance. I recently built my computer (specs should be in profile) and I currently have a hd5970 (bought it used off of CL). I have also been doing research about tri-firing this card with either a 5850 or a 5870.
Out of my research, I came across terms I did not really know and wondered if they applied to my system. One of which was if my system would "bottleneck" with the tri-fire aspect because of my cpu and if I should OC the cpu (mind you, that I have never OC'd anything on my PC). Also, I was wondering if the tri-fired system would be ideal seeing as the 7xxx series has come out. I believe that if I tri-fire, I will have to buy a new PSU - if anyone can double check with that, that would be great!
I am currently happy playing games on my 27" monitor; however, updating now would be ideal. As new video cards come out, prices of the old video cards will drop - however, I want to be able to get the card before the card becomes "rare" and obsolete. I don't want to have to pay extra for the card down the line because I did not get it now.
Thank you so much for the input and if there is anything I missed, let me know!
David
Out of my research, I came across terms I did not really know and wondered if they applied to my system. One of which was if my system would "bottleneck" with the tri-fire aspect because of my cpu and if I should OC the cpu (mind you, that I have never OC'd anything on my PC). Also, I was wondering if the tri-fired system would be ideal seeing as the 7xxx series has come out. I believe that if I tri-fire, I will have to buy a new PSU - if anyone can double check with that, that would be great!
I am currently happy playing games on my 27" monitor; however, updating now would be ideal. As new video cards come out, prices of the old video cards will drop - however, I want to be able to get the card before the card becomes "rare" and obsolete. I don't want to have to pay extra for the card down the line because I did not get it now.
Thank you so much for the input and if there is anything I missed, let me know!
David