Core i7 Build - Can you build me one - 1700$

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Hey guys,

My friend just got a huge chunk of cash for when somebody ran into his car, and he's really outdated on his computer, he wants to upgrade.

What we were thinking was a middle class core i7, running in crossfire x with 2 4870's or 4890's.

It will be for hardcore gaming mostly.

He already has a case, fans, and 2 hard drives, disk drives.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
Don't get crossfire 4870/ 4890. Get a 5870 instead.

Core i7 920 + Asus P6T/ Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4 + 3 x 2GB DDR3 RAM

Case: Get something like Antec 900 if you crossfire. PSU - 850W
 
If you want to upgrade form the xfire 4870s get 5870 and price will be about 100 more or so.

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5970 not worth the price yet. as 5850 in CF has beaten the 5970 up in benches.

Either CF 4870,4890,5850 or buy one single 5870
 
ETSA said:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=403&Itemid=47

Here is some info and benchmarks, you decide. If you have 1700.00 to spend, spend it. Waiting is never really a good idea for PC parts new stuff is always getting released, do not buy something older or last gen to save a few bucks if you have the money to spend now.
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I dunno. I think there's a sweet spot at the 5850 - where the greatest bleeding edge Technology is outside of what's necessary for 95 % of users. Yes a 1,700 dollar PC puts you on that edge - but I could never justify that for my own build.

I'd get the 5850 if I had a large budget. You could get every bit of use and utility ( recognizable speed ) out of the 5850 - and in a year upgrade to a faster Video card at the same price as the 5970.

Also notworthy - the 5970 is a HUGE card in terms of length. Will need a roomy case.

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From left to right: GeForce GTX 295, Radeon HD 5970, Radeon HD 5870, Radeon HD 4890​
 
All nice cards, but I'd get the 4870X2 with an aftermarket cooler. Just can't beat the cost to performance ratio, $300 vs $600 . Just my .02...:P
 
Actually you can. 4870s in CF use less power than one 4870x2. Not to mention the massive heat the 4870x2 produces. My 4870s barely break 45c when gaming OC 820/1100. SO its buyers choice and you cant go wrong with either. But going with 5xxx cards youll not need as much power.
 
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