Recommended monitor resolution for 4870 1gb card + i5-750

[davidintel]

I've just assembled a new computer, but I am still using an old 15" lcd monitor. The processor is an i5-750 and the video card is a 4870 1gb card. What resolution wouldn't be too much for the video card to handle.

I will be using this setup for gaming. I am thinking 1680x1050, but that is just guessing. I am currently using 1024x768 for all my games. Thanks in advance.

 

[annoying orange]

hey

the card can handle games nicely up to like 1920x1200, but it also depends what games you wanna play (thinking about the fps rates).

 

[CMH]

1920 x 1200 LCD monitors are few, and they cost a premium.

However, 1080p LCD monitors seem to be very abundant, and available up to 27". Any monitor that's 1080p will tax your graphics card exactly the same.

the 4870 is a pretty decent card, so I wouldn't really worry about your res. what you're asking is a neverending battle: even SLI GTX480 may find games in the near future taxing.

 

[davidintel]

Thanks a lot guys, appreciate the help!