Biggs
11-25-2010, 02:27 AM
I am in the process of researching for a new gaming rig build. Black Ops is what I'm playing now. So far this is whats been recommended by friends:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard
Plus 8 gig of 1600mhz DDR3 RAM
I am trying to decide on the Vid card to buy. I want one thats gonna be good for a few years. So far I am liking the ATI 5870 or 5970.
One of my main concerns is if I will be able to keep my old tower. Its a 5 year old Alienware Area-51. Currently I am using a Nvidia 7900 GTX+
The 7900 barely fits with maybe 1/4-1/2 inch to spare. Will a 5870 or5970 fit in may case????
Gimmie some feedback guys. I'm gonna be buying parts soon and any help would be much appreciated. Trying to stick to $1000 price range for the build. ;)
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard
Plus 8 gig of 1600mhz DDR3 RAM
I am trying to decide on the Vid card to buy. I want one thats gonna be good for a few years. So far I am liking the ATI 5870 or 5970.
One of my main concerns is if I will be able to keep my old tower. Its a 5 year old Alienware Area-51. Currently I am using a Nvidia 7900 GTX+
The 7900 barely fits with maybe 1/4-1/2 inch to spare. Will a 5870 or5970 fit in may case????
Gimmie some feedback guys. I'm gonna be buying parts soon and any help would be much appreciated. Trying to stick to $1000 price range for the build. ;)