Nividia or ATI, Intel or AMD

[TonyD]

Originally Posted by ICDP

335th_GRAthos posts a very good system. The only caveat is his lack of experience of current AMD cards. ...

I have another – while there is nothing wrong with the performance of LGA1366 i7’s, it is difficult to recommend them with SandyBridge available, the 2500k being the pick of the bunch. I recently built a Core i7 2600k system and was impressed with the performance, but the large additional cost for the HT capability is not worth it IMO (unless you need it, of course).

I am about to build my son a new system (he cannot wait to see how BullDozer might shape) and based on current prices would recommend the following. The total cost here in SA is around $1000 (based on 7 ZAR=1 USD), where you are pricing and availability may differ, and you would be hard-pressed to improve on performance without increasing costs significantly.

Mainboard: MSI Z68A-GD65 (4 SATA-3, 4 SATA-2, 6 USB3, Sli/X-fire)
Cpu: Intel Core i5 2500k 3.30 GHz with large Intel vertical cooler
Memory: name-brand DDR3 1333MHz, 2 x 4GB
Graphics: MSI Radeon HD6970 2GB ($200 cheaper than a GTX580 1.5GB)
OS: Windows 7 64-bit (cost not included)

If you are not interested in the cpu’s integrated graphics capabilities, a P67 mainboard will be a bit cheaper, the equivalent to the above is the P67A-GD65.

Good luck

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by TonyD

I am about to build my son a new system (he cannot wait to see how BullDozer might shape)

Eish...the delayed release of Bulldozer has caused a bit of a stir.
I'm still waiting, and if Bulldozer isn't all that, then Ivy Bridge is just around the corner come September. At that point in time Sandy Bridge might look like a slightly less attractive choice.

I'm hoping Bulldozer is all that, though.

[l3uLLDoZeR]

Don't get your hopes up too much on bulldozer! It's gonna be late to the party and the clock speeds will never match intel. You can't make up speed with more cores.

Right now i have to recommend the 2500k/2600k with a z68 or p67 mobo.
The 1366 socket is making an exit unless you plan on running 3 or more graphics cards!

[TonyD]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

... then Ivy Bridge is just around the corner come September. ...

Apparently delayed until March 2012 (http://semiaccurate.com/2011/05/30/b...delayed-a-bit/). A bit of irony above - 13ullDoZeR having a go at BullDozer

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by TonyD

Apparently delayed until March 2012 (http://semiaccurate.com/2011/05/30/b...delayed-a-bit/). A bit of irony above - 13ullDoZeR having a go at BullDozer

Gaah! Well, I can't wait that long. It's a straight up choice between Sandy Bridge and Bulldozer then.

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

Gaah! Well, I can't wait that long. It's a straight up choice between Sandy Bridge and Bulldozer then.

Skip Bulldozer. AMD has postponed it and will phase it out before the end of the year according to a leaked roadmap.

Sooo that leaves you with i5/i7 and nVidia...just like I told you in the first reply.

[ICDP]

Originally Posted by Vengeanze

Skip Bulldozer. AMD has postponed it and will phase it out before the end of the year according to a leaked roadmap.

Sooo that leaves you with i5/i7 and nVidia...just like I told you in the first reply.

Please don't listen to deluded biased fools like this. Read reviews and make your own mind up. Anyone who has a wierd biased fanboy love for one corporation over another is not to be taken seriously. All these corporations want is your money, no point ginving them more than you need to or more than they deserve. As far as CPUs go the Intel i5 2500K is the best bang for buck and overclocks exceptionaly well. Best bang for buck graphics card is the AMD HD6950, then the GTX570 or HD6970.

These are hardware components and the best one to purchase depends on many factors.

1. Your requirements
2. Price
3. Performance
4. Features.

Look at all of the above and base your decision on logic such as price per performance ratio, or featureset etc. Do not base it on the deluded advice from a raving Nvidiot or FanATIc.

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by ICDP

Please don't listen to deluded biased fools like this. Do not base it on the deluded advice from a raving Nvidiot or FanATIc.

phheeeleeezzeee, I fly with ATI (see sig) but reading the forum shows that nVidia has less problem...with this game...with this patch. 6950/70 users will be happy flyers too but if you'd have to make a choice then...!

Lookie here, Mr. ICDP.

Originally Posted by WSP_Zoop

Il-2 definitely runs better on Nividia than ATI using open GL.
However, on the last Vcard upgrade for IL-2 I bought ATI and had to change back to Nividia.
Is there a general consensus as to which brand of Vcard and CPU that works best with CoD.

OP flies IL-2 and might wanna keep doing that. 1-0 to nVidia.
Is there a general consensus as to which brand? 2-0 to nVidia.

But glad we agree on the Sandybridge though.

[l3uLLDoZeR]

Originally Posted by TonyD

Apparently delayed until March 2012 (http://semiaccurate.com/2011/05/30/b...delayed-a-bit/). A bit of irony above - 13ullDoZeR having a go at BullDozer

Haha...what can I say, they stole my name!

I'm always in upgrade mode..and don't ever count AMD out until the performance numbers show intel dominating!
I want the best price:performance ratio and competition is a win for consumers!

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by TonyD

Mainboard: MSI Z68A-GD65 (4 SATA-3, 4 SATA-2, 6 USB3, Sli/X-fire)
Cpu: Intel Core i5 2500k 3.30 GHz with large Intel vertical cooler
Memory: name-brand DDR3 1333MHz, 2 x 4GB
Graphics: MSI Radeon HD6970 2GB ($200 cheaper than a GTX580 1.5GB)
OS: Windows 7 64-bit (cost not included)

To provide more overclocking headroom I presume?