Professional StarCraft 2 WoL after beta GPU review

[GnaReffotsirk]

and that is why? i r confuz

It's like having a quad core but only able to use two.

Sorry, I may have had too much to drink. Honestly, I can't keep up with hardware stuff. So, my brain just went dead right there, and started streaming incoherent-ness.

[spychi]

It's like having a quad core but only able to use two.

Sorry, I may have had too much to drink. Honestly, I can't keep up with hardware stuff. So, my brain just went dead right there, and started streaming incoherent-ness.

yet you can use other programs at the same time without loosing performance much
for example I can record in beyond HD (1200p) with fraps in a stable for an eye 60FPS, get steam downloading stuff, firefox working and browsing

[Crazy_Jonny]

Turbo Boost is completely random. Sometimes I just sit and watch the clock speed go from 3.3347, 3.126, 3.267, 3.421, and all around there.

As for the twist, the ATI drivers suck for the game, at the moment, so the game is less optimized. Hell, most cards have texture errors and glitches I would've been better off with a GTS 250 512MB. Oh well, it was a free upgrade and I don't regret it.

Makes sense because of background tasks that may be eating up a core, which could ultimately effect your performance anyway even without the TB.

And regarding ati,
I didn't have too many problems, except on certain maps where I could see through the doodads. I'm on a hd 5450 so it's not a very good card anyway (it handles alright on medium). I am considering an HD 5670 for it's low power consumption but we'll see. With my overall experience with driver issues in the past it might be worth it considering nvidia again.

[Legion]

Before I got a new computer i was playing beta with and nividia 6200 and 2.3 ghz the only problems i had with it was how bad the graphics were like not showing blood or frequent glitching

[TheEconomist]

No, I mean Turbo Boost under the exact same condition will be random. It's just how it is.

[spychi]

I am considering an HD 5670 for it's low power consumption but we'll see. With my overall experience with driver issues in the past it might be worth it considering nvidia again.

get what Tychus have if you are aiming at low TDP GPU's
HD 5770 or maybe the 5750

[TheEconomist]

If possible, go nVidia.

[Crazy_Jonny]

Before I got a new computer i was playing beta with and nividia 6200 and 2.3 ghz the only problems i had with it was how bad the graphics were like not showing blood or frequent glitching

Because 6200 is an integrated GPU. You're not suppose to play with that.

No, I mean Turbo Boost under the exact same condition will be random. It's just how it is.

K. For whatever reason, we can agree the i series is a good series of CPUs.

HD 5770 or maybe the 5750

We'll see, I'm not into dishing too much dough for a graphics card, but I am waiting a few months so by that time maybe I'll afford a 5750. Or a GTS 250, not too concerned seeing how I can still play all the game I need to without trouble.

[GnaReffotsirk]

yet you can use other programs at the same time without loosing performance much
for example I can record in beyond HD (1200p) with fraps in a stable for an eye 60FPS, get steam downloading stuff, firefox working and browsing

Nice, as I actually have a QC 6600. Does upping my RAM and changing to Windows 7 help to speed things up? I currently have a 2gb ram. They say XP can't handle more than 2gb. Is this true? Video card is ati's 3870 512.

[TheEconomist]

K. For whatever reason, we can agree the i series is a good series of CPUs.

They're the bestest

I <3 my i5 750

As for the graphics card, a HD 5770 is more than you need for this game, honestly. I haven't checked benchmarks but I doubt the HD 5670 would disappoint you unless you want high resolution in the in-engine cut scenes.