My new gaming rig. How'd I do?

[Rsaccounttrader]

If I wanted to upgrade from HD5970, what would you recommend?
(hope im not threadjacking...but this could help OP too)

 

[Noodles :)]

The i7 2600K actually results in a loss of performance for some games because of the Hyperthreading.

As for IPS panels, response times are kind of worthless these days when it comes to monitors unless it's a really bullshit high amount.

I got the DeathAdder because it fits my hand better.

This, mice fit different hand types, IE. I'm a claw so the logitech g9x and stuff are suited towards that grip, look up mouse grips if you wish to figure out which you are. cant just choose a mouse because its cool, if it doesnt feel comfortable youre screwed.

RSaccounttrader, I replied to your PM, was at school.

 

[Neat Monster]

If I wanted to upgrade from HD5970, what would you recommend?
(hope im not threadjacking...but this could help OP too)

Are you looking around the same price range as a 5970? If so, get a GTX 590. It'll play anything out for the next 2 years or so like a breeze. Probably longer if you're fine with turning down eyecandy for long term future titles. It's also quieter than the 6990 by a longshot apparently. I'm an NVIDIA man personally.

Also, OP I feel your plight about the mouse thing. The Naga has way too god damn many buttons and seems awkward to hold/use, I would've gone for the DeathAdder as well

 

[Noodles :)]

Dual GPU cards are shitty tbh.

 

[Neat Monster]

Dual GPU cards are shitty tbh.

How do you figure? Are you comparing to single GPU setups or SLI/CFX?

 

[Joker91]

How do you figure? Are you comparing to single GPU setups or SLI/CFX?

Both usually end up with heat and/or compatibility/performance loss issues.

 

[Noodles :)]

What joker said, I'd much rather 2 lets say 6970s in CFX then a 6990, if you have a good case/mobo with enough space it's cooler, and some games that don't support cfx/sli the dual gpu cards can be buggy.

 

[Neat Monster]

What joker said, I'd much rather 2 lets say 6970s in CFX then a 6990, if you have a good case/mobo with enough space it's cooler, and some games that don't support cfx/sli the dual gpu cards can be buggy.

I personally agree with you that 6970 x2 would be preferable to a 6990 setup but really what modern games/games worth playing don't support SLI/CFX? Lol but yeah I guess you're right, GTX570 SLI instead of a 590 then lulz.

 

[Noodles :)]

GTA4 is one example(unless they patched it).
And single cards in cfx/sli OC better=better performance, considering the 590 like explodes if you OC it >.>