how many cores does clod use - Page 2

617Squadron · #11 05-01-2011, 08:08 PM

It runs fine now for the moment on my quad-core Phenom II X4 B40 3Ghz system, with 4Gb memory and a 512Mb Radeon HD4770.

Heliocon · #12 05-01-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jayrc

wanting to upgrade so bad, I don't want to buy something then regret it, right now I'm trying to decide on the i5 2500k or the amd 6 core. If Clod is going to use 6 cores should I go with the amd? I don't have an unlimited budget. I was actually thinking of spending 300 on a 5850 gpu and corsair tx 750 psu for now till prices on everything else drops and some definite answers as to what hardware works best. Would like to hear from as many people as possible, this will be my first build and I really need some advice

I5 2500k, but I would strongly recommend you go for a i7 instead for the extra threads, or if money is an issue for the a Nehalem i7-950 instead of the SB cpu which includes the price of a onboard gpu you wont use.
(The i7 has 8 threads where i5 has 4, even if Clod only uses 4 threads than the extra ones can be used to run your OS/background programs and will help your performance. In the future if they add more threads to Clod you will also be coverd in that case).

TonyD · #13 05-01-2011, 09:35 PM

My system runs CoD just fine at the moment, and I can vouch for the 5850 - I haven't had any of the hassles some Ati users have experienced, don't quite know why. I would also suggest that the 6-core AMD wouldn't give you any gain, at least not at the moment. You didn't mention whether you had a machine currently - if not, Sandy Bridge is probably your best 'bang for the buck' at present (the i5 2500 as Heliocon suggests).

jayrc · #14 05-01-2011, 10:06 PM

my current pc is intel core 2 3 ghz, gt 240 gpu, 350 psu, 3.25gb ram, win xp 32, pretty sad system, barely plays il2 1946, I've been waiting to upgrade for some time now, got money burning a hole in my pocket, not enough to waste though.

why wait 3 to 4 months to upgrade to i5 2500k (rattlehead)?

TonyD · #15 05-01-2011, 10:20 PM

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why wait 3 to 4 months to upgrade to i5 2500k (rattlehead)?

If I may - there's a new Sandy Bridge chipset coming shortly, and another predicted towards the end of the year. But there are always new chipsets coming ... and it's always better to wait if you can. A new gfx card (and psu) should give you a nice gain in the meantime, and of course Win7.

jayrc · #16 05-01-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

If I may - there's a new Sandy Bridge chipset coming shortly, and another predicted towards the end of the year. But there are always new chipsets coming ... and it's always better to wait if you can. A new gfx card (and psu) should give you a nice gain in the meantime, and of course Win7.

what gfx card and psu would you recommend? win 7 make much difference?

Rattlehead · #17 05-01-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jayrc

why wait 3 to 4 months to upgrade to i5 2500k (rattlehead)?

Basically because not everyone who has high-end systems is enjoying high-end performance with this game yet. Once things settle down regarding optimization, then we'll talk.

jayrc · #18 05-01-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlehead

Basically because not everyone who has high-end systems is enjoying high-end performance with this game yet. Once things settle down regarding optimization, then we'll talk.

gotcha

Rattlehead · #19 05-01-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jayrc

my current pc is intel core 2 3 ghz, gt 240 gpu, 350 psu, 3.25gb ram, win xp 32, pretty sad system, barely plays il2 1946, I've been waiting to upgrade for some time now, got money burning a hole in my pocket, not enough to waste though.

May I make a suggestion? Forget getting a CPU at this stage.

If you really must upgrade now, go for windows 7 64-bit (a must) a really decent graphics card and a PSU to match. I suggest a 700-750 watt PSU and a graphics card such as a HD6970 or Nvidia equivlalent. Maybe a bit more ram as well. (extra 1gb)

I am also running a core 2 3ghz, and it runs fine.

I've always been a big believer of video card, then ram, then cpu...in order of importance for gaming.

Heliocon · #20 05-01-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlehead

May I make a suggestion? Forget getting a CPU at this stage.

If you really must upgrade now, go for windows 7 64-bit (a must) a really decent graphics card and a PSU to match. I suggest a 700-750 watt PSU and a graphics card such as a HD6970 or Nvidia equivlalent. Maybe a bit more ram as well. (extra 1gb)

I am also running a core 2 3ghz, and it runs fine.

I've always been a big believer of video card, then ram, then cpu...in order of importance for gaming.

+1 - he is right

also a 1st gen i7 is better than a second gen i5, better perf per $ in the long run.