New i5/i7 build

[nightkhaos]

Thanks just wanted to make sure, also would it be worth to get the HD 5770 as a GPU?

I'm on the fence with 5 series GPUs. I personally think they are too overpriced and only the introduction of Fermi from NVIDIA will reduce the prices to reasonable levels, but in saying that, I still would recommend them to people. It depends, is this computer going to be used to play current generation, or next generation games. i.e. are you one of these people who'll buy the game on the release, or after 2 or 3 years when it's in the bargin bin?

If it's next gen games, I would recommend you get a 5850, if you can actually find one, failing that a 5770. If you grab games form the bargin bucket, you'll be fine with a 4870 or 4890 depending on what your budget allows.

Then there is the old pickle of PhysX, do you need it? If so, consider getting something like a GTX 260.

[JBURNICLE]

Hey guys quick update!

I might be spliting the cost of the computer with a room mate so i will probably get a HD5850 or 5870 but would it be worth getting a 1980X1200 moniter to go with the card instead of a 1680X1050

[Infinite]

why would/how do split the cost of a computer >_>

[JBURNICLE]

why would/how do split the cost of a computer >_>

his computer is broke beyond repair and he dosnt have enough money to buy one of his own, so he is going to share it with me until he has enough money of his own.

[Thorsson]

Whoops. What's the E2209W then?

That's a TN panel monitor. Dell nomenclature is somewhat confusing.

[JBURNICLE]

sorry but i have a question to ask, i was going to buy the Corsair 550W VX psu but was not sure if it had enough connectors for the HD 5850 so could anyone please tell me if they will work together, also if it would work on the MSI P55 GD-65 mobo i am sure it has the required amount of PCI-E slots but just wanted to make sure.

[M0nkeyb0Y]

sorry but i have a question to ask, i was going to buy the Corsair 550W VX psu but was not sure if it had enough connectors for the HD 5850 so could anyone please tell me if they will work together, also if it would work on the MSI P55 GD-65 mobo i am sure it has the required amount of PCI-E slots but just wanted to make sure.

Corsair VX Series Connectors:
Connectors Included
ATX 24 pin & 20 pin compatible x1
EPS/ATX12V 8-4 pin x1
PCI-E 6 pin x1
PCI-E 6+2 pin - x1
SATA x6
4 pin Peripheral x6
Floppy x2

Yes, quite sure it will have ample connectors for your mainboard and graphics card

[JBURNICLE]

Yes, quite sure it will have ample connectors for your mainboard and graphics card

thanks , power supplies always confuse me.