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October 11, 2013 10:26:24 PM

I would like to ask a question: What are the main differences between
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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


I noticed that one is slightly larger than the other, and one of them has a higher "minimum required wattage," but other than that I could not discern why one was priced higher than the other. Also, does one of the two, such as the one without the "icooler" fan, use less energy than the other? Thanks

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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 11, 2013 10:34:37 PM

Cooling solution mainly but they both have the same Clock on core and memory so performance at stock is identical. There is difference in monitor connectors as well
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October 11, 2013 10:35:36 PM

The big difference is that one is a single space card and the other is a double space card. I am betting the single space card is an older version than the dual, which would account for the similar specs but slightly different power consumption. Another possibility is that HIS contracted those triple 7's from different manufactures (happens all the time).
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October 11, 2013 10:39:24 PM

groundrat said:
The big difference is that one is a single space card and the other is a double space card. I am betting the single space card is an older version than the dual, which would account for the similar specs but slightly different power consumption. Another possibility is that HIS contracted those triple 7's from different manufactures (happens all the time).


Would it be safe to assume that the single space card also consumes slightly less power, or is the amount of space it takes not really relevant? I'm also assuming by "single space" you are referring to the second link
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 11, 2013 10:56:48 PM

There is not going to be any noticeable power difference since it is the core that uses most of the power and they are clocked the same. We could as well say one is 1.5 slot card (because the fan sticks out) when the other one is 2 slot card.
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October 11, 2013 10:57:35 PM

rolli59 said:
There is not going to be any noticeable power difference since it is the core that uses most of the power and they are clocked the same. We could as well say one is 1.5 slot card (because the fan sticks out) when the other one is 2 slot card.


So in all reality, I should just go for the cheapest card, the one that is 10 dollars off?
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 11, 2013 11:14:48 PM

Yep that is what I would do.
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October 11, 2013 11:42:27 PM

rolli59 said:
Yep that is what I would do.


Same, you just validated my thoughts. Thanks!
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 11, 2013 11:51:06 PM

The best that that PSU supports is HD7750. For HD7770 you need to upgrade the PSU but the good news is you got a mini tower so the card will fit and it uses std size ATX PSU's.
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October 11, 2013 11:53:22 PM

rolli59 said:
The best that that PSU supports is HD7750. For HD7770 you need to upgrade the PSU but the good news is you got a mini tower so the card will fit and it uses std size ATX PSU's.


Are you sure? Most of the 7750's I see are around the same price as the more powerful card. You are saying it would be very risky to get a 7770?
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 11, 2013 11:56:55 PM

That PSU is rated max 260 watts at 50°C where 40+ would be reasonable operating temp, you do not want too overload it.
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October 11, 2013 11:58:42 PM

rolli59 said:
That PSU is rated max 260 watts at 50°C where 40+ would be reasonable operating temp, you do not want too overload it.


That is frustrating, so basically the best I can get is a 7750, which costs the same, if not more, than a 7770, unless I upgrade the PSU?
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 12, 2013 12:00:40 AM

Yep but if you upgrade the PSU to a quality 550watt you can run much stronger cards.
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October 12, 2013 12:02:56 AM

rolli59 said:
Yep but if you upgrade the PSU to a quality 550watt you can run much stronger cards.


Thing is, I'm on a budget, so I can only get a card, but no psu. Thanks for your help though, glad I asked around for some advice before buying that card and breaking my pc.
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October 12, 2013 12:29:23 AM

rolli59 said:
Yep but if you upgrade the PSU to a quality 550watt you can run much stronger cards.


I am sorry for constantly replying and asking you questions, and I REALLY appreciate your help. I just thought it over and I decided that if I was going to get a more powerful PSU, I would also get the more powerful 7790 card (104.99 USD, 3.99 shipping). I am also buying a Corsair CX430 (44.99 USD, free shipping), Bronze Plus Certified (and I'm fairly certain that it is sufficient to power the system). The 7790 only uses 1 PCI-e slot, so I believe it should also fit in my motherboard. Do you have any recommendations or thoughts? Again, thanks so much
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 12, 2013 6:58:51 AM

somerandomasian said:
Presler said:
I could not find any 7790 that is single slot. Can you mention the full model number of that graphics card or the link of the website.


Hmm maybe I don't mean the same exact thing as you do, but here is a link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Yes that MSI is an excellent choice if you are going with the HD7790. Is it the modular CX430M you are buying http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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October 12, 2013 7:23:54 AM

No offence but I have Sapphires 7770 now and there going out of date already, I would look into the 7800 series. Don't expect much out of the 7770
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October 12, 2013 12:47:03 PM

rolli59 said:
somerandomasian said:
Presler said:
I could not find any 7790 that is single slot. Can you mention the full model number of that graphics card or the link of the website.


Hmm maybe I don't mean the same exact thing as you do, but here is a link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Yes that MSI is an excellent choice if you are going with the HD7790. Is it the modular CX430M you are buying http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



It is the modular one. Have you noticed anything that could be a problem in my computer, or do you believe it is all compatible?
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 12, 2013 12:53:28 PM

Should not be any problems.
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October 12, 2013 3:34:43 PM

rolli59 said:
Should not be any problems.


Thank you so much for your help, I will order.
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October 12, 2013 3:37:27 PM

Presler said:
And that's not a single slot card and I don't know what else you meant by single slot 7790. And your PSU may bottleneck at full loads sometimes but still you are safe to go with this card and corsair psu you mentioned. I hope 420Watt is the rms power and not the peak power. If its the rms power then fine otherwise go for atleast 750 Watts of peak power PSU.


Well, could you check if that card would fit in the motherboard of my computer? My specs are:
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAG...

And about the power supply, I have heard of people who use bronze-certified 430 PSU's for much more power-demanding hardware
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a c 1424 U Graphics card
October 12, 2013 3:40:42 PM

Yes it will fit fine since you have the required slot!
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