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JR1409
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Hi guys,

 

I want to play WoW either on a 1080p or 1440p 144hz panel (120fps would be the sweet spot, that in raids preferably), which gpu setup would you recommend for each of those options. Also, should I go for the i7 4790k or the 4690k is good enough?

 

Thanks!

 

Btw, does WoW support SLI or crossfire?

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4690k is perfect and possibly a 970/980/390x

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The 4670 k is a great cpu. The i7 and i5 are pretty much the same cpu minus the hyperthreading on the i5 so unless you do allot of heavy rendering, you will see no benefit with the i7. In games they will perform the same. Also, whats your budget for a gpu? a 970 would run most new game quite easily. Wont have any problem with wow.

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The 4670 k is a great cpu. The i7 and i5 are pretty much the same cpu minus the hyperthreading on the i5 so unless you do allot of heavy rendering, you will see no benefit with the i7. In games they will perform the same. Also, whats your budget for a gpu? a 970 would run most new game quite easily. Wont have any problem with wow.

Hmm $400 maybe $500...

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Hmm $400 maybe $500...

the 970 is likely a great choice then .

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