Thanks again for all the feedback. Even the sideline AMD vs. NVidia chat.
Just picking on some questions / points raised, in no particular order:
So the question it comes to: Would this set-up be sufficient to enjoy DK2 & ED: Intel Core i5 760 (OC @ 3.8-4.0 GHz), ASUS P7P55D, MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G, 16GB Kingston DDR3-1333?
More specific tech question: Would the CPU be bottle-necking the GPU? E.g. CPU running at 100%, while 970 sitting idle at 60%.
Btw. I really liked the comment about not rushing things just to look what happens around CV1. Makes total sense in my view, hence I am more convinced now on the gradual upgrade route instead of just building a new expensive rig.
On the topic of multi display vs. DK2: Fully agree that to use DK2 you really need time & peace, while with monitor setup you can quickly jump and do a 20-30 min session. BUT on the $$$ side, I think DK2 still wins. For multi monitor setup, in addition to the monitors & hardwarde, you still need the TrackIR, you need a table / support to have the monitors somewhere and you need ROOM to have it all together. Yes, you look like a maniac in DK2, but you don't need a separate apartment for your part-time hobby...
Just picking on some questions / points raised, in no particular order:
- GPU: Yes, first thing I will add is a new GPU in any scenario. GTX 970 currently seems the best value for money.
- CPU overclock: I can totally do it with my current CPU / mobo. Go it to run at 3.2 vs. 2.8 yesterday, but stock fan is just crap. With good air cooling I can probably get to 3.8 - 4.0 as seen in multiple videos / posts on the internet. I hope to get more juice out of the CPU (+20-30%) to make sure that it is not bottle-necking my GPU.
- Power: Based on specs my current HD 5850 actually draws / requires slightly more power compared to GTX 970. So I don't see why I would need to replace the PSU for my step 1 (CPU OC & new GTX 970)
So the question it comes to: Would this set-up be sufficient to enjoy DK2 & ED: Intel Core i5 760 (OC @ 3.8-4.0 GHz), ASUS P7P55D, MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G, 16GB Kingston DDR3-1333?
More specific tech question: Would the CPU be bottle-necking the GPU? E.g. CPU running at 100%, while 970 sitting idle at 60%.
Btw. I really liked the comment about not rushing things just to look what happens around CV1. Makes total sense in my view, hence I am more convinced now on the gradual upgrade route instead of just building a new expensive rig.
On the topic of multi display vs. DK2: Fully agree that to use DK2 you really need time & peace, while with monitor setup you can quickly jump and do a 20-30 min session. BUT on the $$$ side, I think DK2 still wins. For multi monitor setup, in addition to the monitors & hardwarde, you still need the TrackIR, you need a table / support to have the monitors somewhere and you need ROOM to have it all together. Yes, you look like a maniac in DK2, but you don't need a separate apartment for your part-time hobby...