[Bloodmyst]

Originally Posted by Statix

how do you run dual monitors with only 1 dvi 1 hdmi and then 2 minis if you have 2 vga monitors with this card?

You can purchase a splitter cable. Just google something along the lines of DVI splitter cable. I know you can definitely get them as we have heaps of these at work. I have a lot of my work colleagues on dual monitor set ups.

[Bloodmyst]

OK, so now I'm stuck between CPU's. The ONLY thing I have in mind when choosing between the two is streaming games. Trying to decide between the Core i7-3770 and the Core i5-3570k.

First of all, for those who do stream. Do you use the 2500k and what is the quality of stream like? Are you able to use overlays plus have other programs such as Skype and SC2gears without causing interference in game? Or do you have to overclock the CPU to be able to do this comfortably?

If there any current streamers who can answer the above questions... that would be great

I know that Xsplit does utilise the extra threads the i7 offers, however speaking of "gaming" those extra threads can sometimes be detrimental to gaming in some cases. Now with the i5, it is the version with the unlocked multiplier, so there is more room for overclocking. So I'm kinda torn between both CPU's atm......

[NOM]

I don't stream but deth has pretty much the same specs as me (2500k) and he usually has other programs as well as streaming with overlays and its fine. he has it over-clocked, not sure how much though something over 4ghz from memory (with a nocturna d14). Don't think he tried streaming with it before he overclocked.

[Bloodmyst]

Ah screw it, decided to just get the Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge. Definitely won't have any problems with that CPU lol.

Instead of buying the W7 OS with the Media, I decided to just get the CD-Key and get the .ISO.

I'm now VERY happy with this system. Beast of a system whilst keeping it under my $1500 budget