Sandybridge GPU

I'm building a gaming rig, no need for video encoding...

I'm going to choose the P67, I like the "Quad" PCI availability...

Skulblaka said:

cmd187 said:

P67 are now pointless. You want Z68. All benefits of LGA 1155, no cons.

Hm, still prefer this one...

I have that MB and it works great, I have had zero issues with it!

Here is my build...Longlast The New Build is DONE-ISH

If your into OC'ing I posted some of mine here...Post Your Overclock!

jeepmann4x4 said:

Skulblaka said:

cmd187 said:

P67 are now pointless. You want Z68. All benefits of LGA 1155, no cons.

Hm, still prefer this one...

I have that MB and it works great, I have had zero issues with it!

Here is my build...Longlast The New Build is DONE-ISH

If your into OC'ing I posted some of mine here...Post Your Overclock!

AAGGH?!

All of those items are the ones I've chosen! Even the RAM!

What is the probability of that?!

Although I'm choosing a different HD, and the graphic card. I plan to get, possibly, the Radeon 6870.

Skulblaka said:

jeepmann4x4 said:

Skulblaka said:

Hm, still prefer this one...

I have that MB and it works great, I have had zero issues with it!

Here is my build...Longlast The New Build is DONE-ISH

If your into OC'ing I posted some of mine here...Post Your Overclock!

AAGGH?!

All of those items are the ones I've chosen! Even the RAM!

What is the probability of that?!

Although I'm choosing a different HD, and the graphic card. I plan to get, possibly, the Radeon 6870.

Well all I can say is you have good taste & It will run great!!

If the $$ didn't get so tight I would of got a ssd right off the get go! I can put up with the spinners for now while I save up! I myself like Nvidia gpu's but if your looking to run more than 2x monitors off one card then you have to go with Ati.

jeepmann4x4 said:

Skulblaka said:

jeepmann4x4 said:

I have that MB and it works great, I have had zero issues with it!

Here is my build...Longlast The New Build is DONE-ISH

If your into OC'ing I posted some of mine here...Post Your Overclock!

AAGGH?!

All of those items are the ones I've chosen! Even the RAM!

What is the probability of that?!

Although I'm choosing a different HD, and the graphic card. I plan to get, possibly, the Radeon 6870.

Well all I can say is you have good taste & It will run great!!

If the $$ didn't get so tight I would of got a ssd right off the get go! I can put up with the spinners for now while I save up! I myself like Nvidia gpu's but if your looking to run more than 2x monitors off one card then you have to go with Ati.

I'm actually going to run a single monitor. I'm planning to Crossfire two 6870's... Unless you think nVidia is better for single monitors...

I was planning to get a SSD, but SSD's have a limited life until they start to get slow, that is the main reason.

Hm, need to look for a decent nVidia card then...

I might be digressing here, but I think I'll be selling my main gaming system. Everything now is a console port and a 360 on a 60" plasma will be enough to enjoy any game regardless of textures or AA. Its great to have a gaming system but I'll doubt you'll appreciate it as much with most of today's games. Decisions, decisions . . . . .

some may be console ports but the consoles can't do the full package of graphic effects, so much gets trimmed down for a console game it's barely worth thinking about.

think ahead when you get a graphics card, do you plan for 3 monitors in the future? or even just a glimmering thought of it would mean going the ati route, if not then either nvidia or ati will be fine.

Nah, I'm planning with one monitor, unless... hm... I'm somewhat new to the idea. What are the possibilities with dual displays?