Help me decide a graphics card

jd86jr · Apr 9, 2013

I am debating which graphics card to go with on this build. Please help me decide. I am debating out of the GTX 670 680 690 Triton or the 7970. I am open to any others if it will fit my build better. So far I have:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 -
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Havent purchased yet
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: ?????
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 - Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 Ports
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

Again any kind of help would be appreciated. I will be using 2 monitors for now maybe a 3rd in the future. This will be used for gaming mostly. Watching movies, browsing the internet, some photoshop editing. I know he 690/triton are pricey and wouldnt benefit me much but would it be better off to go that route so I wouldnt have to worry for a few years before I have to upgrade again?

Kjwinden · Apr 9, 2013

690 is obviously the best. 680 is good but not worth the price increase over the 670. 670 is the best value.

Brett928S2 · Apr 9, 2013

Hi

I run triple monitors for gaming with a 7990.... http://www.powercolor.com/us/products_features.asp?id=423

All the best Brett

DarkSable · Apr 9, 2013

You've got a couple problems with this build - first of all, you have an LGA 2011 socket CPU and an LGA 1155 motherboard.

I suggest you ditch that CPU, as it's a waste of money, and go with an i5-3570k, which is LGA 1155, and just about the best option out there.

Other than that, deciding between a dual gpu card, the titan (which can't be found in stock for less than $1200 now), or a "lower" card is up to you.

That being said, unless you KNOW you're going to upgrade to three monitors in the future (You'd want the 7970 for the extra VRAM) go with a 670. The 680 is only 5% faster but costs 25% more, and both cards are EASILY able to max out games at 1080p.

The 680 and titan, to my eyes, are a complete waste of money, as is the 690 unless you have only a single PCIe slot or are otherwise unable to run SLI 670s.

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