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April 13, 2013 11:24:04 PM

So im looking to upgrade my Graphics, im still running a Radeon HD 5890 so my main question is, if i have a budget of 180 - 220 bucks should i pick up two cards for about $100 each or pick up like a 7 series. any responses are awesome and try not to be to mean if this post sounds dumb, i only have one build under my belt.

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April 13, 2013 11:25:48 PM

I'd suggest going for a 7000 series, i personally use one, and it's all i need to max games these days.
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April 13, 2013 11:27:47 PM

Alphanse said:
I'd suggest going for a 7000 series, i personally use one, and it's all i need to max games these days.


Aight thats kinda the way i was leaning, but it's always good to check with people. thanks for the response.
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April 13, 2013 11:30:55 PM

Sure is. The thing is, with a limited budget, you need to look at the stronger solution, and IMO a single 7000 would beat two lower end graphics cards.
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April 13, 2013 11:35:39 PM

Alphanse said:
Sure is. The thing is, with a limited budget, you need to look at the stronger solution, and IMO a single 7000 would beat two lower end graphics cards.


one more question since your still here, my PSU blew last night so whats a good cheap PSU 450w or more?
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April 13, 2013 11:39:16 PM

I suggest getting a 500 W+ PSU if you're looking to upgrade your GPU, i use a 550 W along with my 7000 series GPU, not sure of the brand since it was developed by the people who made my PC, having a decent PSU means you won't have to worry about it blowing because it's not being demanded of, hope this helped.
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April 13, 2013 11:42:57 PM

Alphanse said:
I suggest getting a 500 W+ PSU if you're looking to upgrade your GPU, i use a 550 W along with my 7000 series GPU, not sure of the brand since it was developed by the people who made my PC, having a decent PSU means you won't have to worry about it blowing because it's not being demanded of, hope this helped.


yeah the one that blew was a 500w, there was a power surge and even though it was plugged into a surge protector it still blew. if possible ill get like an 800+ because your never done building a computer and putting in a 800 would keep me from needing to upgrade for a long time, thanks again man.
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April 13, 2013 11:45:10 PM

Yeah, i'm plugged into one, but it won't stop something like a lightning power surge, only house circuit surges, i think. 800W will be more than enough, but if you want to future proof, then go right ahead, hope everything goes well with the build!

P.S You can mark the thread as 'Solved' by selecting one of my replies, if you want to, have fun!
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April 14, 2013 12:15:01 AM

Getting one single card solution is regarded as being a better solution then getting two lower end cards.

Reasons being, is it runs cooler, uses less power, quieter, no multi-GPU ass pains, and allows you to add a second card in the future when you feel like.

For PSU's, since your budget is around $220, I would suggest going for a HD 7870 LE/XT from AMD, which is a 7870 except with a Tahiti GPU from the 7900 series. It has almost the performance of a 7950, but with the price of a 7870. A 500W from Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, Enermax, Silverstone, XFX and a variety of others, should be more than enough for a Single GPU card. If you have an interest in getting two graphics cards, you should get a 650W-700W PSU. Wattage is not nearly important as amps on the 12V rail are, but as long as you buy from the listed PSU brands, you'll be completely fine.
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April 14, 2013 12:20:48 AM

Here are the cards I suggest you get if you are based in America:

The 7870 LE/XT is slightly above budget but creams the 7870 and 660 which are only $20 cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Note two of them are out of stock, I recommend the Sapphire one, so try and see if you can find it in another store.

Single card PSU suggestion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Dual GPU psu suggestion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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April 14, 2013 12:23:07 AM

5890? Are you kidding? There is no such thing. There was a 4898, 5870 or 5990 dual gpu. Really my 5870 still handles everything i can throw at it. If you need to upgrade, get the fastest card you can afford. There are less problems than with multi-card setups and you can always by a matching card, later on for less money.
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April 14, 2013 12:23:57 AM

Oops mis-type i meant 4890!
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