how many cores does clod use

[Vengeanze]

Originally Posted by kimosabi

IIRC there is no game that uses more than four cores yet. Probably won't be for a while either because quad core optimization is kinda still in its cradle.

+1 on the i5 2500k

Also if you get a LGA 1155 motherboard (Socket H2) i.e. Sandy bridge to host your i5 2500k you will be able to swap for an Ivy bridge CPU when they are released in 2012.

Seems peeps with a i5 2500k and up and a good g-card run this game with full settings and good fps all the way which means that you'll be on the safe side...unless 1C un-optimize the game.

[Rattlehead]

I've also earmarked the 2500k is the processor to upgrade to, but not right away. Maybe in three or four months.

[617Squadron]

It runs fine now for the moment on my quad-core Phenom II X4 B40 3Ghz system, with 4Gb memory and a 512Mb Radeon HD4770.

[jimbop]

I upgraded from i7 920 to a i7 2600k overclocked to 4.5 (basically the same as i5 2500k for this game) and I noticed a significant increase in fps and stutter reduction. I think this is something that is safe to upgrade immediately.

Wouldn't be so concerned about RAM as long as you have at least 4GB DDR3 now. I'm definitely waiting before getting another GTX480 though...

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by jimbop

I upgraded from i7 920 to a i7 2600k overclocked to 4.5 (basically the same as i5 2500k for this game) and I noticed a significant increase in fps and stutter reduction. I think this is something that is safe to upgrade immediately.

What resolution do you run at?

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

What resolution do you run at?

1600 x (something, can't remember)... I can get easily run at 1900 x 1200 but there are occasional slowdowns which infuriate me.

[jayrc]

so if I got a i5 2500k cpu, msi mobo, corsair tx 750 psu, gtx 570 gpu, corsair 8 gb ram, would I be making a mistake? I don't think I could afford the intel ivy bridge when it first comes out so thats off the table, unless it's priced at 250 or less, which I doubt. I like the fact that I could pick it up later, same with the video card, would like to spend 1200 US dollars or less and upgrade again when 580 and ivy bridge drop in price. would 2 570 gpu trump 580? would think so.

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by jayrc

so if I got a i5 2500k cpu, msi mobo, corsair tx 750 psu, gtx 570 gpu, corsair 8 gb ram, would I be making a mistake? I don't think I could afford the intel ivy bridge when it first comes out so thats off the table, unless it's priced at 250 or less, which I doubt. I like the fact that I could pick it up later, same with the video card, would like to spend 1200 US dollars or less and upgrade again when 580 and ivy bridge drop in price. would 2 570 gpu trump 580? would think so.

Should be fine depending on your power supply. Only the i5 if you're going to overclock (very easy though).

[Heliocon]

Originally Posted by jayrc

so if I got a i5 2500k cpu, msi mobo, corsair tx 750 psu, gtx 570 gpu, corsair 8 gb ram, would I be making a mistake? I don't think I could afford the intel ivy bridge when it first comes out so thats off the table, unless it's priced at 250 or less, which I doubt. I like the fact that I could pick it up later, same with the video card, would like to spend 1200 US dollars or less and upgrade again when 580 and ivy bridge drop in price. would 2 570 gpu trump 580? would think so.

Sounds fine but like said I would go for a 1st gen i7 (save cash=SB i5) or a SB i7 rather than i5 because in a year or two 4 threads will be limiting.