GPU HEELP

[HalfBajanv2]

okey, so I've been looking at a few graphics cards and when I get my new pc I want it/them to be better than my gtx 760.

option one: (Won't let me post links)
Crossfire 2 7850's
I've heard good and bad things about crossfiring... so I don't know about this one
HIS Radeon HD7850 2GB

Built on AMD's new 28nm process, the HIS Radeon HD7850 features a 860MHz core clock speed, 2048MB of GDDR5 memory running at 4.8GHz (effective) through a 256bit bus, PCI Express 3.0 interface, 1x Dual-Link DVI-I, 1x HDMI and 2x mini DisplayPort connectors. Backed by a 2 year warranty.

Option 2: MSI GeForce GTX670 Power OC, 2GB
this is more powerful than a 760 right?.....

Graphics Engine: GeForce GTX 670
Interface: PCI Express x16 3.0
Memory Type: GDDR5
Memory Size(MB): 2048
Memory Interface: 256 bits
Core Clock Speed(MHz): 1019 (Boost Clock: 1097)
Memory Clock Speed(MHz): 6008

option 3: Sapphire Radeon HD7950 3GB OC Edition V3
7950

The Sapphire HD 7950 OC Edition V3 is factory overclocked to 925MHz Boost and features Sapphire's new dual-extractor technology - Dual-X - a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans providing quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load. 925MHz core clock, 2 year warranty.

option 4: XFX Radeon HD7950 Double D HD, 3GB
another 7950



What's the best way to go? I'm thinking the 670 but I dunno

Here's what it'll be going in: (This is the last time I change the build because it pisses me off)

Mobo: ASUS M5A99X


Case: Xigmatek Talon MT Black Case (this thing's fucking awesome!)


CPU: AMD FX-8350 black edition


RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 2X4GB CAS9 1600mhz


HDD: Western Digital WD Black 1TB


PSU: Corsair CX-600 Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply


optical drive: ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x DVD Writer

[HeroicXPharaoh]

I would go with the GTX 670 or the Radeon HD7950

[HalfBajan]

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oh, mentions don't work

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Alright, let me break this down.
Your current GPU scores about 5,600 in Firestrike, so keep that in mind when I drop the Benchmarks.

Option 1: A Dual 7850 rig bring you to about a 7,700 in Firestrike. (I've actually owned a dual 7850 build in the past.)
Option 2: Upgrading to a 670 will only give you a miniscule increase in performance. I don't recommend it at all.
Option 3: A 7950 will bring you to about a 6,400.
Option 4: Not much difference at all from Option 3.

A dual 7850 Build is pretty much the best option fr you.

[HalfBajan]

Alright, let me break this down.
Your current GPU scores about 5,600 in Firestrike, so keep that in mind when I drop the Benchmarks.

Option 1: A Dual 7850 rig bring you to about a 7,700 in Firestrike. (I've actually owned a dual 7850 build in the past.)
Option 2: Upgrading to a 670 will only give you a miniscule increase in performance. I don't recommend it at all.
Option 3: A 7950 will bring you to about a 6,400.
Option 4: Not much difference at all from Option 3.

A dual 7850 Build is pretty much the best option fr you.

So which one would you recommend?

HIS Radeon HD7850 2GB [HIS-7850-2GBD5] - $189.00 : PC Case Gear

Gigabyte Radeon HD7850 2GB OC [GV-R785OC-2GD] - $219.00 : PC Case Gear

Sapphire Radeon HD7850 Overclocked, 2GB [SA-7850-2GD5-OC-V2] - $225.00 - Scorptec Computers

MSI Radeon HD7850 Overclocked, 1GB [R7850-1GD5OC] - $199.00 - Scorptec Computers

OR I just realised I could get a 680?

Gigabyte GeForce GTX680 Super Overclocked, 2GB [GV-N680SO-2GD] - $449.00 - Scorptec Computers

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So which one would you recommend?

HIS Radeon HD7850 2GB [HIS-7850-2GBD5] - $189.00 : PC Case Gear

Gigabyte Radeon HD7850 2GB OC [GV-R785OC-2GD] - $219.00 : PC Case Gear

Sapphire Radeon HD7850 Overclocked, 2GB [SA-7850-2GD5-OC-V2] - $225.00 - Scorptec Computers

MSI Radeon HD7850 Overclocked, 1GB [R7850-1GD5OC] - $199.00 - Scorptec Computers

OR I just realised I could get a 680?

Gigabyte GeForce GTX680 Super Overclocked, 2GB [GV-N680SO-2GD] - $449.00 - Scorptec Computers

I'd go with Sapphire, always been one of my favorites.
​A dual 7850 rig would still be about 5-10% more powerful than a 680, and you'd get twice the VRAM.

[HalfBajan]

I'd go with Sapphire, always been one of my favorites.
​A dual 7850 rig would still be about 5-10% more powerful than a 680, and you'd get twice the VRAM.

Awesome!
Yeah I've always liked the look of the sapphires too
oh and the V-ram thing, I heard that 2x2gb cards in xfire won't mean there's 4gb in total?

Also, someones picking up my PC tomorrow for 1.3k woooo

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Awesome!
Yeah I've always liked the look of the sapphires too
oh and the V-ram thing, I heard that 2x2gb cards in xfire won't mean there's 4gb in total?

Also, someones picking up my PC tomorrow for 1.3k woooo

Correct. Technically there won't be 4GB in total, but it will run leagues faster than a standard single 2GB.
It's the same concept with standard RAM in dual channel, except the gain is a lot bigger because it's dedicated rather than allocated.

[HalfBajan]

Correct. Technically there won't be 4GB in total, but it will run leagues faster than a standard single 2GB.
It's the same concept with standard RAM in dual channel, except the gain is a lot bigger because it's dedicated rather than allocated.

Well since the saphire is not at pccasegear I had to change the build.... again
I chose the 8320 because a 8350's just an 8320 OC'd?
and plus I won't have a CPU cooler at the time I buy it (will get one later)


EDIT: Changed the ram to this https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/47447

Oh and I was thinking, what if the game doesn't support crossfire? am I fucked then? haha