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0utf0xZer0 · 2011-10-27, 20:22

Why a $400-500 CPU? A $215 i5-2500K or $320 2600K is plenty fast even for even the most potent GPU from what I've seen. LGA 1366 is seldom any faster, really and IIRC whatever the socket is for the X79 isn't out yet.

I seem to remember hearing the recommended (GTX 260/HD4890) is for running the game on high rather than ultra - no clue on the resolution, but I'd assume they're being reasonable and using 1680x1050 or 1920x1080 rather than something low by modern standards like 1280x1024.

Based on pure operations per second count (which actually seems to work fairly well for predicting relative performance of GPUs from the same manufacturer), the GTX 560 is 52% faster than the GTX 260 and the HD6950 is 65% faster than the HD4890. I suspect that'll be plenty for ultra mode and give some headroom for mods. 2GB might be useful if someone puts out a texture mod which often happens for RPGs, but I'm not sure.

@Urzu7:
In terms of pure operations per second, your HD5750 is 74% of the "recommended" for running the game on high. Personally I'd hold off and see if you like the results you're able to get from it though.

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0utf0xZer0 Pretentious moe scholar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 37	Why a $400-500 CPU? A $215 i5-2500K or $320 2600K is plenty fast even for even the most potent GPU from what I've seen. LGA 1366 is seldom any faster, really and IIRC whatever the socket is for the X79 isn't out yet. I seem to remember hearing the recommended (GTX 260/HD4890) is for running the game on high rather than ultra - no clue on the resolution, but I'd assume they're being reasonable and using 1680x1050 or 1920x1080 rather than something low by modern standards like 1280x1024. Based on pure operations per second count (which actually seems to work fairly well for predicting relative performance of GPUs from the same manufacturer), the GTX 560 is 52% faster than the GTX 260 and the HD6950 is 65% faster than the HD4890. I suspect that'll be plenty for ultra mode and give some headroom for mods. 2GB might be useful if someone puts out a texture mod which often happens for RPGs, but I'm not sure. @Urzu7: In terms of pure operations per second, your HD5750 is 74% of the "recommended" for running the game on high. Personally I'd hold off and see if you like the results you're able to get from it though. __________________ Signature courtesy of Ganbaru. Last edited by 0utf0xZer0; 2011-10-27 at 20:37.