AnthraxXx
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Okay so for my next build I'm tossing up between an E7200 or an E5200, I've read the '52 can overclock to 4Ghz quite easily and with room for more. But the '72 can also be overclocked AND has 1MB more of L2 cache but is a bit more expensive. I'm sort of leaning towards the E5200 but I'm not sure if the extra cache is really worth it.
Also I'm tossing up between two HD 4850's in CFX or a Single 4870. In some reviews the gain with the CFX setup can vary by a few FPS to over 20. Whereas the single card does the same in some cases. The two cards are more expensive than a single 4870 and I also have the option of obtaining another 4870 later on down the track - but by then there will be other things out like say a the 5xxx range probably. Prior to reading the reviews I thought the CFX was the way to go but after reading some I'm sort of leaning towards the single 4870.
In Aus prices are a bit more expensive because we have to import them.
Here are the prices roughly in $AU:
E5200: ~$90-100ish
E7200: ~$170-$180ish
2x 4850: ~$400-450ish (/2 for single price)
1x 4870: $270-$290ish
So in summary, I reckon the E5200 @ 4Ghz as well as a single HD 4870.
ALSO, I will be using the computer for hard gaming mainly and video encoding/watching movies. Nothing like audio encoding (Though similar) or acting as a server. I currently have an E6550 @ 3.5Ghz from 2.33, and it has nice increases in encoding but not so much in gaming unless its low resolution.
Also, I plan to overclock the graphics cards which is why I think the 4870 is a worthy investment as it has been cited as being highly overclockable.
And no Nvidia fanboys, I just need an opinion which suits my situation.
Just looking for your opinions thanks!
Also I'm tossing up between two HD 4850's in CFX or a Single 4870. In some reviews the gain with the CFX setup can vary by a few FPS to over 20. Whereas the single card does the same in some cases. The two cards are more expensive than a single 4870 and I also have the option of obtaining another 4870 later on down the track - but by then there will be other things out like say a the 5xxx range probably. Prior to reading the reviews I thought the CFX was the way to go but after reading some I'm sort of leaning towards the single 4870.
In Aus prices are a bit more expensive because we have to import them.
Here are the prices roughly in $AU:
E5200: ~$90-100ish
E7200: ~$170-$180ish
2x 4850: ~$400-450ish (/2 for single price)
1x 4870: $270-$290ish
So in summary, I reckon the E5200 @ 4Ghz as well as a single HD 4870.
ALSO, I will be using the computer for hard gaming mainly and video encoding/watching movies. Nothing like audio encoding (Though similar) or acting as a server. I currently have an E6550 @ 3.5Ghz from 2.33, and it has nice increases in encoding but not so much in gaming unless its low resolution.
Also, I plan to overclock the graphics cards which is why I think the 4870 is a worthy investment as it has been cited as being highly overclockable.
And no Nvidia fanboys, I just need an opinion which suits my situation.
Just looking for your opinions thanks!