Video card suggestions for system

[Kenmitch]

Wondering what would be an even match for a Q9550 @4.00 ghz but don't need overkill as at some point the cpu will be the bottleneck

Looking for cross-fire setup as it's gonna be using a P5Q deluxe MB

Looking for cards that are water cooling friendly....As in dont need expensive full blocks

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[shaftymcnasty]

Budget?

 

[SRoode]

It would be very hard to crossfire a lot of newer cards with your power supply. I think most newer cards require about 600W for that. Even one HD5770 recommends a 450W power supply, and they are very energy efficient.

Edit - I was looking at your HTPC specs in your sig. What is the size of your power supply?

 

[Kenmitch]

Antec TP 550 is current power supply being used....May upgrade tho haven't decided yet.

Budget not sure....Figure in cross-fire don't need latest and greatest cards.

 

[happy medium]

Antec TP 550 is current power supply being used....May upgrade tho haven't decided yet.

Budget not sure....Figure in cross-fire don't need latest and greatest cards.

2x 5770's should be fine on your power supply with 4, 20 amp rails.(waterblocks 75$ a piece)=470$
Performance = hd5870

Why crossfire? You could buy a 5850 now (waterblocks are about 100$) and another one later.=410$
You cpu is not gonna bottleneck any crossfire combination.Your choices are endless.