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November 12, 2013 4:54:38 PM

Hey guys, I'm saving up to build a gaming rig and I was wondering which graphic card to buy. I was thinking of getting either the r9 270x :http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R9-270X-GAMING-2G.html#o... or this overclocked gtx 660 : http://www.msi.com/product/vga/N660-Gaming-2GD5-OC.html.... I was thinking of getting the R9 270X but I would like you guys opinion on which is better and what I should get. These are the other components I will be getting:
CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-BK 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Graphic Card: Up to you guys ;) 
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Thanks, Ryan

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November 12, 2013 4:58:16 PM

I like the 660 card myself.
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November 12, 2013 4:58:51 PM

The 270X is the better card
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November 12, 2013 5:16:32 PM

feel free to comment on my other components as well
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November 12, 2013 5:26:51 PM

rwells19 said:
feel free to comment on my other components as well


You would be better off getting 2 sticks of memory so they can run in dual channel. so 2X8 if you can't afford it then get 2X4GB so you can populate 2 slots. Other than that, looks good.
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November 12, 2013 5:30:12 PM

I'd go with 2x4GB RAM if it is the same price. Other than that looking pretty good.
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November 12, 2013 5:33:58 PM

scoobydenon said:
rwells19 said:
feel free to comment on my other components as well


You would be better off getting 2 sticks of memory so they can run in dual channel. so 2X8 if you can't afford it then get 2X4GB so you can populate 2 slots. Other than that, looks good.

Yeah I'm probably going to end up buying another 8gb ram stick and another video card later on when I get more money
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November 12, 2013 5:36:02 PM

patrick47018 said:
I'd go with 2x4GB RAM if it is the same price. Other than that looking pretty good.


Alright, thanks man I'll probably just get another 8gb stick.
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November 12, 2013 5:41:08 PM

rwells19 said:
patrick47018 said:
I'd go with 2x4GB RAM if it is the same price. Other than that looking pretty good.


Alright, thanks man I'll probably just get another 8gb stick.


Sounds good, build looks solid, go for this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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November 12, 2013 5:47:17 PM

patrick47018 said:
rwells19 said:
patrick47018 said:
I'd go with 2x4GB RAM if it is the same price. Other than that looking pretty good.


Alright, thanks man I'll probably just get another 8gb stick.


Sounds good, build looks solid, go for this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Is the Gigabyte card overclocked as well?
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November 12, 2013 6:15:02 PM

patrick47018 said:
Yes it comes stock overclocked and can be overclocked further with ease http://lanoc.org/review/video-cards/6714-gigabyte-r9-27...


Ahaha, sorry to bug you again but I can't seem to find the length of the card, it looks pretty long and I was wondering if it would fit in my case. My case can only fit cards up to 11.8 inches long and 16.5 inches with the hdd cages gone which I would rather not do, thanks.
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November 13, 2013 4:49:10 AM

Never mind, I got it here it will fit, it's 11.4 inches long.
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November 13, 2013 8:32:00 AM

Alright, sorry I didn't get back with you quicker, good luck
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