Is it best to get an AMD processor if I get an AMD Graphics card? Does it make a difference? What are the general opinions on AMD vs. Intel?
Doesn't matter. Don't need to match AMD cards with AMD CPUs. Get the best performance for your money.
Responded with a PC build in the Tech topic for you. Should look at it as I'm sure you'll like it:
http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1224422-the-community-tech-thread-no-104/page__view__findpost__p__18496868
Doesn't Intel cycle its socket types ridiculously often compared to AMD though? If you get a socket AM3+ CPU and motherboard you can upgrade to something much better than that i5-2500k eventually. That's not really the case if you get the i5, is it?
While Intel has been cycling a lot, LGA 1155 has a decent future ahead of it with support for Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge CUs next year. But a 2500K Sandybridge is so powerful of a CPU, I can't really see a need to upgrade for a while.
Windows XP SP3
Evga 275 GTX 896MB
Intel Duo E8400 3.00 GHZ
Asus P5N-D Motherboard
I can play Fallout NV on max settings no problem.
Will likely max out this game too.
Hey guys,
I'm looking to build my first computer to be able to run this game on max. This is the build that was suggested to me, mind telling me what you think?
CPU: AMD A8-3850 Quad Core 2.9GHz
GPU: Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 6770 (775MHz)
8GB RAM
Thanks
Rather wait for a AMD Bulldozer chip rather than a Llano one. Or go for a 2500K unless you have a tight budget or something.
Video card is alright, but the Radeon 6850 or 6870 are much better.
Hello there people. I am getting Skyrim for my 360 at first, but then will get a new computer for Christmas.
The specs of this computer are on http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+Quad-Core+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2670319.p?id=1218343206257&skuId=2670319 except I am going to replace the graphics card with a ATI Radeon 5670 that I already bought.
I'm just not sure about the processor, yes I know it's quad core, but I heard the game only will utilize two, so I guess I have some concern about that. If you have any other (better) suggestions, they would be much appreciated, as long as they're in the same price range, I really can't go much higher than that as there are about three other people in my household who want things as well.
So if you could, will this run Skyrim and most other games that come out after that? I would like to play on High, or at least medium settings on all my games, at least better than 360.
The 5670 is at best a mid-range card. With that PC, you're looking at probably medium and some high settings maybe.