HD6850 vs. 9800GT SLI :)

[jd132]

Hi, I feel like an idiot asking this, but I am deciding whether to buy an HD 6850 or dual 9800GT's(Overclocked)...I'm pretty sure the 6850 is much better, but just wanted to make sure. Thanx.

 

[mx344]

Haha, its all good bro. A 6850 would be your better bet.

Newer tech
less heat
quieter
and of course...more powerful

 

[jd132]

Thanx.

OK...thanx, I like Graphics-intense games, so Il go with the 6850...btw, I know this may be off-subject, but Im lookin at this barebones system

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7275093&CatId=31

...would this bottleneck the 6850???

Thanx.

 

[Russ88765]

The recommended minimum wattage for the psu is 500. Also, with that motherboard you would only have room for one 6850 and one x1 type soundcard. I'd try and get at least a 600-700watt, just in case you need to overclock.

 

[jd132]

Ok..thanx...imm lookin at a CrossfireX system now, lol...

 

[mx344]

^^yah it will, look into some newer tech, the 9750 is like 3-4 years old?

 

[jd132]

Ok.. which model x4 is the newest?

 

[Troncoso]

go with phenom ii x4 if you want amd. something like this. I would just scrap the idea of that build altogether. It's not meant for gaming at all.

 

[jd132]

Ok...thanks for the link, Could you recommend a system/barebones for around $500?