Firstly I know same questions, xxxx vs xxxx. I don't like to make a topic about this but as this is my first build I'd like some direction. I've read a lot here and have decided to go down the amd path for my gpu.
It's been a steep learning curve and a lot of reading, watching youtube reviews and benchmark stuff. Funny how I was dead set to go with the new FX cpus and ended up with a 3570K. Due to financial restraints, bloody builders swanning off to god knows where /shakes fist! My PC took a back seat.
My question is this I have the choice of a used 7970 with warranty, a Gigabyte none OC model or a MSI twin Froza Rev 2 7950 both cards are dead on my budget. I'm wary of buying used and don't want to have the hassle of returning the Gigabyte if anything is wrong. Then again the retailer is reputable.
How much of a difference will I see between the two?
My specs are:
i5 3570k
Corsair 1600 mhz, 8 gig RAM
Gigabyte GA Z77 D3H
1TB HDD with a 60 gb msata ssd cache
Real world differences? The MSI is tempting as it's new and has 5 games. The used card has none. Both have a 3 year warranty.
Oh single monitor at 1080.
Thanks.
It's been a steep learning curve and a lot of reading, watching youtube reviews and benchmark stuff. Funny how I was dead set to go with the new FX cpus and ended up with a 3570K. Due to financial restraints, bloody builders swanning off to god knows where /shakes fist! My PC took a back seat.
My question is this I have the choice of a used 7970 with warranty, a Gigabyte none OC model or a MSI twin Froza Rev 2 7950 both cards are dead on my budget. I'm wary of buying used and don't want to have the hassle of returning the Gigabyte if anything is wrong. Then again the retailer is reputable.
How much of a difference will I see between the two?
My specs are:
i5 3570k
Corsair 1600 mhz, 8 gig RAM
Gigabyte GA Z77 D3H
1TB HDD with a 60 gb msata ssd cache
Real world differences? The MSI is tempting as it's new and has 5 games. The used card has none. Both have a 3 year warranty.
Oh single monitor at 1080.
Thanks.
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