So, ive done some Google searching and cant find information on the performance comparison. ive been in the gaming scene for the better part of 2 years and am looking to upgrade to Intel regardless.
I have 2 choices:
1: Complete Mini-ITX build with a single graphics card
2: Upgrade my existing case to a normal ATX form factor with a single card or crossfire
Im confused on this micro stuttering thing since i havent been up close and personal to a rig with either SLI or Crossfire. How bad is micro stuttering? What does it look like on the screen? Is it really that much of a pain to even consider a dual card setup?
The reason im asking is because im not made of money and the second 6870 would be cheaper than to buy a single brand new card. Hopefully i can save with the build and buy some more games like BF3, Crysis 3, Diablo 3 and anything else that is modern and fun (possibly an Unreal game if a new one comes out soon
)
.
My build will consist of a 3570K CPU and a Z77 board in either of the 2 builds. Sorry for being a noob but we all have questions and want real world feedback.
Thanks guys.
I have 2 choices:
1: Complete Mini-ITX build with a single graphics card
2: Upgrade my existing case to a normal ATX form factor with a single card or crossfire
Im confused on this micro stuttering thing since i havent been up close and personal to a rig with either SLI or Crossfire. How bad is micro stuttering? What does it look like on the screen? Is it really that much of a pain to even consider a dual card setup?
The reason im asking is because im not made of money and the second 6870 would be cheaper than to buy a single brand new card. Hopefully i can save with the build and buy some more games like BF3, Crysis 3, Diablo 3 and anything else that is modern and fun (possibly an Unreal game if a new one comes out soon
).
My build will consist of a 3570K CPU and a Z77 board in either of the 2 builds. Sorry for being a noob but we all have questions and want real world feedback.
Thanks guys.
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Intel Core i5 3570K | MSI Z77IA-E53 M-ITX | XFX HD6870 DD | Corsair Vengeance Low Profile White |
| Cooling | Cooling | OS | Power |
| Corsair H60 (2013 Edition) | Corsair SP120 High Performance | Windows 7 ult 64bit | Silverstone ST55F-G |
| Case | Audio | Other | |
| Fractal Design Node 304 | Logitech z623 | Silverstone PP05 Short Cables | |
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Vader
(15 items) |
Vader
(37 photos) |
Obi-Wan
(11 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 3570K | MSI Z77IA-E53 M-ITX | XFX HD6870 DD | Corsair Vengeance Low Profile White |
| Cooling | Cooling | OS | Power |
| Corsair H60 (2013 Edition) | Corsair SP120 High Performance | Windows 7 ult 64bit | Silverstone ST55F-G |
| Case | Audio | Other | |
| Fractal Design Node 304 | Logitech z623 | Silverstone PP05 Short Cables | |
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