So I am building a pc for christmas and am on a mildly tight budget.
I have already decided on the i5-2500k and will not change.
I have my eyes on the His IceQ 7870 for $189, but kinda don't want to spend that much if I don't have to.
I am looking to get a card that will run BF3 on high with at least 40-50 fps, preferably ultra but high will do.
Any cards lower price that would satisfy me?
Well If your going to go with the 2500k you will not be able to get a $600 System with a 7870.
Going to have to Save some money or go without a graphics card for while if you are set on the 2500k.
Well with discounts ive had so far, after the figuring, ill be at $610 with the 7870 :P
Post a part list please.
http://gyazo.com/ca00f24e26cbe726d3c4de2455da207b
Ill be getting all rebates as well
plus the PSU had a $20 off code
You already have a hard drive i suppose?
yup
if not the 7870 a 7850 for arount 150/160 with a good aftermarket cooler should overclock to come close to a 7870 and RUN BF3 at high with 45 fps
how would i put an aftermarket on a GPU?