- Nov 9, 2012
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Hey everyone, I'm dead set on a new build right now, but I need to decide which graphics card to get. I've narrowed it down to two (but would be open to other suggestions). Budget is kinda fluid, but I need to keep it to $130 max.
- eVGA GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB for $130: http://
- XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB for $120, $90 after rebate: http://
Here's my build, sans graphics: http://
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (TF2, Minecraft, variety of stuff like SR3, Skyrim, Gone Home), possibly 3D modeling for unity
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX430 (384W/ 12v rail)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: see above
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Amazon, Micro Center (MN, US)
PARTS PREFERENCES: None, really
OVERCLOCKING: No OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 60hz (I don't expect high/ultra at 1GB GDDR5, but my budget doesn't quite fit 2GB)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'll be running ubuntu until I can afford a copy of windows, probably 3-6 months at most. This is my main reservation with the 7850, as its seems great for the price, but apparently the linux drivers suck. However, if SteamOS and Mantle pay off, I'll be glad I got the cheaper AMD one. If not, I can use the rebates on Win7/8. The 650 Ti Boost just seems like it'll last longer, since it's newer and supposedly stronger. EVGA's customer service also seems stronger, although XFX is no slouch.
Thanks in advance for your help.
- eVGA GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB for $130: http://
- XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB for $120, $90 after rebate: http://
Here's my build, sans graphics: http://
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (TF2, Minecraft, variety of stuff like SR3, Skyrim, Gone Home), possibly 3D modeling for unity
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX430 (384W/ 12v rail)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: see above
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Amazon, Micro Center (MN, US)
PARTS PREFERENCES: None, really
OVERCLOCKING: No OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 60hz (I don't expect high/ultra at 1GB GDDR5, but my budget doesn't quite fit 2GB)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'll be running ubuntu until I can afford a copy of windows, probably 3-6 months at most. This is my main reservation with the 7850, as its seems great for the price, but apparently the linux drivers suck. However, if SteamOS and Mantle pay off, I'll be glad I got the cheaper AMD one. If not, I can use the rebates on Win7/8. The 650 Ti Boost just seems like it'll last longer, since it's newer and supposedly stronger. EVGA's customer service also seems stronger, although XFX is no slouch.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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