I don't want to be just another guy asking a tired question, but I have had a hard time coming up with enough information to make what I feel is a good decision.
I have a Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6 with a PCIE 2.0 mobo. I want all eye candy at 1680, but will shortly be going to 1920. I'm happy with my GTX280 right now, but for only $70 I can step up to a GTX295. Pretending that its a free step up, is this a good decision? I'm not really afraid of having more power than I need. I'm mainly afraid of losing something by going to a dual gpu setup. From everything I have been reading, my CPU is holding me back with a 295. I will probably go to a core i7, but not right away. When I do, I will probably keep whatever video card I have at that time for at least a while. Will I be just as happy with the 295 as I am with the 280? If so, why not spend a little cash now for the benefit down the road? I only have a couple days to make up my mind. Any thoughts? Thanks
I have a Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6 with a PCIE 2.0 mobo. I want all eye candy at 1680, but will shortly be going to 1920. I'm happy with my GTX280 right now, but for only $70 I can step up to a GTX295. Pretending that its a free step up, is this a good decision? I'm not really afraid of having more power than I need. I'm mainly afraid of losing something by going to a dual gpu setup. From everything I have been reading, my CPU is holding me back with a 295. I will probably go to a core i7, but not right away. When I do, I will probably keep whatever video card I have at that time for at least a while. Will I be just as happy with the 295 as I am with the 280? If so, why not spend a little cash now for the benefit down the road? I only have a couple days to make up my mind. Any thoughts? Thanks