Squid Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 I am about to swap my Q6600 @ 3Ghz / 8800 GTS 512 system with a new i7 860 / HD5850 - at the price ranges of about 200 €/$ for VGA and CPU (each) are my choices ok ? ... any reason i should choose another Intel or AMD CPU? - Any reasons maybe to choose either of Phys-X & Cuda GTX275 or HD 5850 ? Besides Lockon/DCS, the system is also intend for simulations in general (IL-2, FS-X, Thirdwire, Grid, MotoGP, etc) and action (Crysis, COD, etc) . i7 880 | HD 7870 | 8 Gb DDR3 1600 | ECS P55H-A | OCZ Vertex 2 180 | Intel 330 180 | WD 500 AAKS | 2x WD 2T Green | Enermax Liberty 620 | CH Combatstick & Throttle | TrackIR 3 | HP ZR24W | Windows 7 x64
Pilotasso Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 wait for hydra, its about to be launched in the market Plus I think its a mistake to upgrade before DSC:hog and FC 2.0. You may get an idea how your system tackles with them before upgrading, and with OLEG's new WWII sim. Will try that one too. .
Squid Posted November 21, 2009 Author Posted November 21, 2009 its a like now or never situation as a friend wants to buy my current rig, i didnt had actually any intentions on upgrading now. Whats Hydra? Is there any URL on Oleg's New WWII project? (will it be DX?) . i7 880 | HD 7870 | 8 Gb DDR3 1600 | ECS P55H-A | OCZ Vertex 2 180 | Intel 330 180 | WD 500 AAKS | 2x WD 2T Green | Enermax Liberty 620 | CH Combatstick & Throttle | TrackIR 3 | HP ZR24W | Windows 7 x64
PoleCat Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) This proc/platform will be a huge gain from your current setup Try to get a board with a LOTES socket on it if you plan to OC. I am using the i860 and an EVGA P55 FTW board. It flies. Right now at 4.2Ghz stable........ Check this. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=45849..second for more info. Enjoy. Out Edited November 21, 2009 by PoleCat http://www.104thphoenix.com/
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