Would I have any issues with this GPU?

MrInteresting · Nov 3, 2013

Hey experts

just a quick question- would I have any issues with a Sapphire Radeon 7770 GHz edition in my system?

My build consists of:

AMD A8-5600k

Asus F2-A55M-CSM

8GB Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600MHz

Corsair CX430

WD 1TB Caviar Blue

Ultra Gladiator Mid-ATX case

I was looking for some more power for gaming, so I thought I would buy this card. I've only got $100 to spend. I know my APU is CrossFire compatible, but I don't know if I would see much of a difference in framerates in my games. I'm not playing all the shooters and graphically intense games (i'm only 13). I play racing games like Dirt 3, Grid 2, etc. I also play Portal, LoL, WoW, Minecraft, Knights of the old Republic, Dota 2, and so on. Not hugely graphics-intense games. Anyways, if I added this card, could I CrossFire it with my APU? Would my APU be a bottleneck for this card? Do I need a bigger PSU?

Many thanks.

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

As long as your case can fit the 7770

The 7790 is also cheaper than the 7770 right now
Your PSU will be fine and your APU should not bottleneck in most cases

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r77901gd5oc

Its sold out right now I just saw QQ

Well there are 7850's for only $110
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r78502gd5oc

MrInteresting · Nov 3, 2013

stickmansam :

Do you know off the top of your head what framerates at what settings I would get on these games using a 7850?

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 3, 2013

Get either this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127726&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Video%20Cards%20-%20AMD/ATI-_-MSI-_-14127726&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID= (79.99 $) after rebates or, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127727 109.99 after rebates.

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

^thats what I posted SuperGamerBoy

Portal, LOL, Minecraft, KOTOR should be amazing imo

I own port with my 7850

Grid 2 you should do fine

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 3, 2013

Hey, wait a sec
Would the hd 7850 even work on that Psu at all?

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

Yep, it'll be fine
The 7850 only draws 100-120W MAX load
The CX430 has 32A on the 12V rail, plenty for his rig

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 3, 2013

See this psu requirements- http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

SuperGamerBoy :

Recommendations tend to be quite conservative since the quality of PSU's varies

The stated amperage in crap PSU's may not be met and 2 different 500W PSU's can have different 12V amps (most important one)

Sanotal · Nov 3, 2013

Yeah 7850 is a solid card. It will be amazingly good for what you do. I have a 7770 and it can do all of these games pretty well and the 7850 is actually quite a bit better. Definately worth the $10 extra.

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 3, 2013

@stickmansam
Could you please tell me if a gtx 780 will work on my rig with a i5 4570, a Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H, HAF 912 Combat with 6 Cooler Master Sickle Flow 120 mm red le fans installed, 2 x 1 Tb WD Black, 2 x DVD Writers, 1 x Blu-Ray Burner, Corsair Vengeance 16 GB (4 x 8 GB ) 1866 Mhz, a GTX 780 and a gt 640 as a physx card. Would these work on the Seasonic S12II 620 Watts or should i return it for the M12II 750 Watts?

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

Hmm the 780 is about 220W, the 640 probably about 30-40W, CPU about 80W, rest of things about 100W max

You should be able to pull it off without too much trouble

potpolima · Nov 3, 2013

7770 on 430W psu??? no problem

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 3, 2013

Actually, i was getting the evga gtx 780 which draws a lot more power.

stickmansam · Nov 3, 2013

This one?

Sorry for jacking your thread OP

SuperGamerBoy · Nov 4, 2013

Ok, Thanks, back to the OP's Question now

MrInteresting · Nov 4, 2013

Haha thanks guys for the help

stickmansam · Nov 4, 2013

No problem

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