[Joeful]

The PCI Express slots are only 2.0 and I will eventually CrossFire two PCI Express 3.0 GPUs (MSI Radeon 7950s). With a dual CrossFire, they will both run at 16x. Will my CPU have trouble keeping up with dual 7950s on PCI Express 2.0 slots. Will there be any other issues combining these components? I'd like to go Intel, but I cannot justify paying the difference in price. AMD has always been good to me, and the this setup is looking beastly. Any suggestions/input?

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[Joeful]

Would I be wasting the 3.0 on the cards? Forgive the double post. Tapatalk isn't allowing me to edit.

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[King Lycan]

You're good you won't have any issues

what motherboard are you going with ?
Well ASUS has a new Sabertooth which should be out next month that'll support PCI 3.0 but then again it's a minimal gain going from 2.0 to 3.0.

Edit: Nice avi Adventure Time FTW

 

[grunion]

No

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

You're good you won't have any issues

what motherboard are you going with ?
Well ASUS has a new Sabertooth which should be out next month that'll support PCI 3.0 but then again it's a minimal gain going from 2.0 to 3.0.

Edit: Nice avi Adventure Time FTW

I am grabbing the GIGABYTE 990FX.

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[Joeful]

I can't help but thinking this setup may be overkill. I don't do hardcore video editing. I do game though. I want to push my games as far as I can.

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[King Lycan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

I am grabbing the GIGABYTE 990FX.

Which Gigabyte UD3, UD5 or UD7 ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

I can't help but thinking this setup may be overkill. I don't do hardcore video editing. I do game though. I want to push my games as far as I can.

Which games do to play and what resolution ? If its just MMO's like WoW or GW2 I'd advise just getting a single 7950 but if you're into FPS's like BF3 or Crysis two will max them out.

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

I am grabbing the GIGABYTE 990FX.

Which Gigabyte UD3, UD5 or UD7 ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

I can't help but thinking this setup may be overkill. I don't do hardcore video editing. I do game though. I want to push my games as far as I can.

Which games do to play and what resolution ? If its just MMO's like WoW or GW2 I'd advise just getting a single 7950 but if you're into FPS's like BF3 or Crysis two will max them out.

UD3. I do play BF3. I play Skyrim, Far Cry 3, Crysis 3, etc.

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[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

You're good you won't have any issues

what motherboard are you going with ?
Well ASUS has a new Sabertooth which should be out next month that'll support PCI 3.0 but then again it's a minimal gain going from 2.0 to 3.0.

Edit: Nice avi Adventure Time FTW

Lmao. I do enjoy some Adventure Time and Regular Show. It's the kid in me. Then again, I am only 22.

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[King Lycan]

I'm 22 as well best age ever

But you're good too go the UD3 is perfect.

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

I'm 22 as well best age ever

But you're good too go the UD3 is perfect.

What is the difference between three? Revisions?

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[King Lycan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

What is the difference between three? Revisions?

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There's different power regulations I believe and

1. UD3 Has 6 Sata ports and Sli.
2. UD5 Has 8 Sata ports and Tri Sli.
3. UD7 Has Quad Sli better cooling

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

What is the difference between three? Revisions?

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There's different power regulations I believe and

1. UD3 Has 6 Sata ports and Sli.
2. UD5 Has 8 Sata ports and Tri Sli.
3. UD7 Has Quad Sli better cooling

Damn. I will probably only use two of the SATA, at most. I wish they had this same exact board with less ports, at a lower price.

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[noobhell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Lycan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

What is the difference between three? Revisions?

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There's different power regulations I believe and

1. UD3 Has 6 Sata ports and Sli.
2. UD5 Has 8 Sata ports and Tri Sli.
3. UD7 Has Quad Sli better cooling

Damn. I will probably only use two of the SATA, at most. I wish they had this same exact board with less ports, at a lower price.

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The price difference would be minimal as you're not paying for an extra controller but just for some extra plastic and wiring.

 

[Joeful]

Disregard this post. I have decided to get the 3570K instead.

 

[noobhell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

Disregard this post. I have decided to get the 3570K instead.

Why? The 8350 is a better overclocker and better CPU for most newer games.

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by noobhell

Why? The 8350 is a better overclocker and better CPU for most newer games.

I don't want to start an AMD/Intel war. I came the conclusion that the 3570K is better for me. It's only 30 dollars more. I don't need all those cores.

 

[erocker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeful

I don't want to start an AMD/Intel war. I came the conclusion that the 3570K is better for me. It's only 30 dollars more. I don't need all those cores.

If you plan on using your current PSU with two cards it's a good choice as your PSU will take longer to die from overloading it.

What resolution on your monitor? I doubt you need two cards.

 

[Joeful]

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

If you plan on using your current PSU with two cards it's a good choice as your PSU will take longer to die from overloading it.

What resolution on your monitor? I doubt you need two cards.

I probably don't, but I like maxing out settings, including those kn the Nvidia and Catalyst settings. I am at 1920 x 1080.