That's a great kit.
I'm currently using the XSPC Rasa 750 RX240 Kit. Basically the same concept but with a weaker pump and an older CPU block.
It has no problem cooling my 2700k @ 4.9 and my 7970 @ 1.3.
The 5870 still providers alot of power. I was able to run basically any game with mostly high/ultra settings at 1920x1200.
If it weren't for my coworker offering to sell me his 7970 with a Swiftech waterblock for $300, I'd still have a 5870 and I'm pretty sure I'd still be happy with it.
I'd...
Sabertooth 990fx board - $160 Shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131736
I have only had the board for a few months with light use. My plan was to pair it with a bulldozer chip but I ended up going with Intel instead. I was runnning the board with a x2 555 BE...
+1 on overclocking your CPU. Although I just built a new setup, I was using a Q6600 OC'd to 3.42 and a 5870 and getting between 45-55fps on all high settings, FXAA, and no motion blur.
SOLD!!!!!
There comes a time when you upgrade even if you don't have to. Recently just jumped on the 2700K deal so the old stuff has to go.
I'd like to sell everything as a bundle. I could possibly part it out if I find buyers for all items but the only mounting hardware I have for the H50...
Just got mine the other day and it's been rock solid so far.
Performance diff between this and the mechanical drive I was using before is like night and day.
I should probably just copy and paste this somewhere cause I use this same answer anytime someone is looking for a budget headset for gaming and multimedia use.
I made the switch from nice headsets to entry level headphones + soundcard with headphone amp + clip on mic and I will never ever ever...
Isn't a crappy game a crappy game?
I mean I think it's irrelevant if someone paid for the game or pirated it. If they didn't like it, it's still a legitimate opinion.
When I was still using my 4870 1GB I was using these settings which yielded a constant 50-60 fps. Dips to 50 fps resulted only during explosions.
Here were the settings i used:
1920x1200
Level of Detail: High
Texture Quality: High
Shadow Quality: Medium
Effects Quality: Medium
Anti Aliasing...
OP asks what videocard to pair with his CPU.
The majority of the people suggest the 6870.
You randomly post defending that the 460 is even with the 6870.
Although you defend the 460, you are not recommending it?
Why are you even posting in this thread when you have nothing to add? If...
Please just drop it. The OP already made his decision and purchase and it was the right one. This thread is done and over with.
Theres no need to continue this pissing match just because you were proven completely wrong. Samuel morris went through every single significant gaming title out...
I would look at a used 5870. Performance is pretty close to the 6950 in most games and not far behind in others. It's a little overkill for your resolution but you'll be getting more for less with cards going for $175-200 used.
Remember that Foobar is completely moddable and the initial installation is very very plain and simple.
I found that installing this skin http://tedgo.deviantart.com/art/DarkOne-v3-0-1-187628705 made the GUI alot better and is able to navigate your library like you did in itunes.