Asus 1GB 7790 or MSI 2GB 7790?

jamatoke

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some specs if needed: Cpu I5 3570k @ 4.3
Memory 8Gb 2400
1Tb wd blue
600W corsair semi modular psu

Cant decide between these two card the asus: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-7790-Direct-Graphics-Card/dp/B00C6334AC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383255573&sr=8-1&keywords=7790
which flubit offerd me @ £83

or the Msi: http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-HD7790-DDR5-PCI-E-Graphics/dp/B00DURD12Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1383255573&sr=8-3&keywords=7790 which flubit have offerd me @ 85

the asus looks like it would be better cooled but had 1Gb less RAM which i know should not be an issue as the extra will make no difference. But if i was to xfire down the line when i spot a bargain 7790 to do it *fingers crossed* would the 2Gb frame buffer not be needed?

 
Solution
If u don't want to play on low settings in these days, go with higher VRAM.(U won't need DC2 cooling ). Btw I recommend 270X models much more. There u can go for the DC2 cooling.

jamatoke

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Your probably correct but will the lowish end 7790 be able to use the 2Gb is what i am wondering?
 

Ectorr

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I don't understand whats ur problem with higher VRAM for same price.
 

jamatoke

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I already stated the problem. go for the better cooling solution or higher vram?
 

Ectorr

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If u don't want to play on low settings in these days, go with higher VRAM.(U won't need DC2 cooling ). Btw I recommend 270X models much more. There u can go for the DC2 cooling.
 
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jamatoke

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looks like it will be the 2Gb card then.
Would love a 270X but they are currently double the price i am getting the 7790 for.
 

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