Which is the better deal on Graphics card

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

So I found these both on Newegg, and want to find out which the better one is for the money and graphic wise. How does the mail in rebate work? Like I know you get money back but is it like a giftcard for MSI or just a check to get cash?

This one is 150$ with a 20$ mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722&Tpk=MSI%207870

And this one is 130$ with a 30$ mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127663

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

the 7870 for the moneh.

robax91 · Nov 28, 2013

If you are shopping newegg, it would be this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

Better cooler, better reviews, and most importantly, a better return policy... same price.

rolli59 · Nov 28, 2013

For 13% less performance and almost 25% less price the HD7850 wins the performance/price comparison http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_7850_HD_7870/26.html

swifty_morgan · Nov 28, 2013

what's the rest of the hardware in the case and the monitor resolution?

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

i guess rolli but for 20$ more its worth it

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

swifty_morgan :

Key Features and Benefits:
AMD Quad-Core FX-4300 processor
3.80GHz, 4MB L2 Cache

8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory
Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work

1TB SATA hard drive
Store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more

24x DVD+/-R/RW drive
Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
Connect to a broadband modem or wired broadband router with wired Ethernet

NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 Graphics
With 1GB video memory, DVI, HDMI and VGA capabilities

robax91 · Nov 28, 2013

Both are good cards, just depends if you want to spend more to get more performance (which makes it worth the extra for future proof, OC, and crossfire). However going from a 610 to a 7850 or 7870 is going to be like seeing the sky for the first time...

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

yes. the sky is alive man.

swifty_morgan · Nov 28, 2013

monitor resolution?"

swifty_morgan · Nov 28, 2013

monitor resolution?"

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

swifty_morgan :

1080p and gonna dual screen with a 720p

rolli59 · Nov 28, 2013

iceclock :

It is actually $30 after MIR so it is up to the OP since he asked performance/price.

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

robax91 :

Lol on the computer I am on now I only have 512mb of Vram the 610 is in the "gaming" computer I just bought but knew I should upgrade it for better gameplay.

capcomike · Nov 28, 2013

inorder to compete with consoles, make sure to go sli or crossfire. its the future and more and more games are supporting it everyday! infact the performance doubles in most games, and is as easy as installing an bridge to significantly improve your 3d graphics its amazing! I maxxed out crysis 3 with 2 gtx 660's and i get 60 fps with vsync best graphics I have ever seen bro!

rolli59 · Nov 28, 2013

Beanbag :

With 1080P go for the HD7870.

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

i agree rolli its his decision, just saying from my perspective better deal. but it comes down on how much he wants to spend.

swifty_morgan · Nov 28, 2013

with current cpu either card will do.

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

rolli59 :

If I got the
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

Would it be a better invenstment than the HD7870 in the long run as new games come out?

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

thats a 7870 lol

swifty_morgan · Nov 28, 2013

if that's the card you want, buy it. you only have one chance to buy the item you REALLY want.

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

Lol my bad didn't pay attention just one last question, should I just wait till 2014 to see if prices drop cause of new things coming out? Cause I am not gonna be able to use the computer till the 25th so I can hold off for a couple days or weeks to get something better for the price.

rolli59 · Nov 28, 2013

HD7870 for $130 after MIR is a lot of GPU power for the price, doubt if you see a better deal soon.

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

no begging allowed, lol

Beanbag · Nov 28, 2013

Thanks for all the help guys, now just gotta buy a bigger PSU

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