Gaming CPU

[VenkiP4]

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2.) NO, 450 W NOT enouigh for CFX (Crossfire X) or for SLi... get atleast 750W PSU for running 2 GPUs..

so...750W PSU costs 8200...and 450W costs 3950.....what should I do now....buy 750W whenever I crossfire or buy it now?

 

[desiibond]

@Venki, My suggestion would be to get GTX275 and a VX550W. Don't worry about CF/SLI. Get the best card you can get right now. And get one that has room for overclocking like Sonic edition

 

[dOm1naTOr]

for crossfiring power efficient cards like 4770, glacialtech 650W for 4.8k is more than enough. Its a real gr8 PSU, with 80+ efficiency and overloads upto 750W[ac to hardwaresecrets review].
have seen that a GTX 260 sonsumes more or less same power as a GTS 250. so i think the glacial 650 can handle 260 SLi too.

CFX 4770 is really great, and more than 100% boost in almost all benchs, and beats GTX 260/275 and even GTX 285 and still consuming power less than a single GTX 260 OC.

 

[VenkiP4]

CFX 4770 is really great, and more than 100% boost in almost all benchs, and beats GTX 260/275 and even GTX 285 and still consuming power less than a single GTX 260 OC.

Any idea how much 4770 costs? Could not find in any sites.....

 

[desiibond]

you will not be able to find HD4770. AMD is looking to clear HD4850 stock first. you have to wait for few more days or weeks

 

[dOm1naTOr]

its availability is a problem. every dealer/site says out of stock.
price b/w 6.5k[MSI w/ stock cooler] to 7.5k[XFX custom cooler].

just search for 4770 crossfire reviews.
*www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/radeon-hd4770-crossfirex.html

 

[VenkiP4]

Got a doubt about MB Gigabyte 790GX...this has integrated graphics HD3300.....Do I need this integrated thing as I will be having seperate GFX card?
If no suggest me another MB......(because I can save some money for SOUND CARD)

 

[dOm1naTOr]

it has IGP, but u dun have to bother bout it. even if it wont be used if u install a gfx card, its a native feature of 790GX mobo.
there arent any 790GX mobo w/o IGP.

 

[VenkiP4]

OK....about OS..DO I have to get XP/Vista or wait until Win 7 releases....

 

[dOm1naTOr]

use win7 RC until it releases. Its as stable as an oliphaunt.

 

[VenkiP4]

Would I be able to install and play games on Win7? all games are supported or only a few?

 

[desiibond]

am able to play games in wnidows 7. Currently playing burnout paraside ultimate box, crysis, Far cry 2.

 

[VenkiP4]

oh...good...and also suggest me UPS...do we need it as power cuts are less in Bangalore....

 

[desiibond]

APC is the best dude.

 

[VenkiP4]

What about "APC ES 650VA" *www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE650Y-IN
...is it enough for VX550W PSU?

 

[j1n M@tt]

if u can find GlacialPower GP-AL650AA, better get dat instead of the overpriced VX550.

 

[VenkiP4]

How about Antec EA 650 SLI? costs 4900/-

 

[desiibond]

Antec EA 650 SLI is a good model.

 

[VenkiP4]

Do we really need quadra core proc (X4 940 BE)....I think most of the games are not optimized for that...just a thought....

 

[j1n M@tt]

Antec EA 650 SLI is a good model.

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