Question on Processor/Video card

[VinnyPel2ella]

hey i was reading an article earlier that said if your processor isnt good than that will hold back your graphics, so i was wondering, will the AMD Athlon 64 3800+ X2 hold back a GeForce 7800GT or higher, and also if anyone knows if that Processor is a good gaming processor.
thanks

 

[TheRyuu]

For most graphic intense games the GPU will be the limiting factor although the CPU will always have an effect on framerate (except maby in HL2).

The 3800+ is a good processor. It's good even at stock speeds. If you plan on OCing then it's even better.

But to answer your question a 7800GT+3800+ = A dam fine gaming machine.

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: wizboy11
For most graphic intense games the GPU will be the limiting factor although the CPU will always have an effect on framerate (except maby in HL2).

The 3800+ is a good processor. It's good even at stock speeds. If you plan on OCing then it's even better.

But to answer your question a 7800GT+3800+ = A dam fine gaming machine.

QFT.

CPU will only be a factor using Athlon XPs.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Matt2

Originally posted by: wizboy11
For most graphic intense games the GPU will be the limiting factor although the CPU will always have an effect on framerate (except maby in HL2).

The 3800+ is a good processor. It's good even at stock speeds. If you plan on OCing then it's even better.

But to answer your question a 7800GT+3800+ = A dam fine gaming machine.

QFT.

CPU will only be a factor using Athlon XPs.

Like my 2800+. But its a good thing I'm building a new one (look at sig).

But yea, 3800+ is probably the best deal on a DC processor that you can get (except maby an opteron). It OC's well too.

And the 7800GT is also the best bang for the buck video card. AT THE MOMENT I really couldn't recommend anything else.