So is my CPU ok?
So is my CPU ok?
I will say that in terms of bang for your buck, do not get an AMD card for WoW.
I don't want to get into a whole Nvidia vs AMD debate, but for Warcraft Nvidia cards perform much better - whether that's Blizzard or AMD's fault who knows.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ew,3200-9.html
While the above benchmark link gives an indication of how a graphics card contributes towards your framerate, during raids (especially 25 man/LFR) you will very much be CPU bound.
Personally I would recommend an Nvidia 660Ti (or 670 if your budget allows) and an i5-2500k or i5-3550k and overclock them a bit.
For fps cost, amd is much better. If you look at benchmarks you'll see that we are only talking a few fps difference on most cards however buy what you feel you need. The Radeon HD line be it a 7770 to a 7970 are good cards and do not cost as much as the nvidia counterparts. Same with the cpus, its all preference.
All I will say on my preference, every nvidia card I have ever owned has always failed within 2 years, Im on a 3.5 year old XFX Radeon HD4770 and its still running strong, and yes my settings are on Ultra with a Q6600 Dual Core Intel
i5 2500K paired with a sub-$150 card like Radeon HD 6850/6870 should work well if you're on a budget.
Add the price of a budget motherboard if neccessary.
I wouldn't get anything older/weaker than that in either CPU or vid card. Should last you a couple of years.
If you're looking based only on WoW, anything more than a 7770 would be overkill.