I have an AMD based machine with a single MSI HD 6850, and though it has served me well, I need an upgrade to help smooth out these newer game's framerates, like AC4.
Price is not a huge issue as long as the improvement is worth it.
I was planning to get another HD6850 and crossfire it, but after a little research, have found the newer R9 270x Hawk Edition and R9 280x to probably be a smarter idea. I don't want to drop more than 500 bucks for the 290x.
I do not run multiple monitors and 1680x1050 is big enough for me.
Can anyone give me some advice on my best new card options, and any other cost effective change I could make to update my rig? I know my cpu is on the smaller side but I don't believe it could possibly become a bottle neck yet could it?
FX-4100 3.6ghz
MSI Radeon HD 6850
8gb Corsair Vengeance
M5A97 Mobo
Xtreme Gear power supply model: PSAZ-CP700
W7 64-bit
Cheap 1680x1050 hp monitor (needs to be replaced, suggestions welcomed)
(Purchased from CyberPowerPC)
Price is not a huge issue as long as the improvement is worth it.
I was planning to get another HD6850 and crossfire it, but after a little research, have found the newer R9 270x Hawk Edition and R9 280x to probably be a smarter idea. I don't want to drop more than 500 bucks for the 290x.
I do not run multiple monitors and 1680x1050 is big enough for me.
Can anyone give me some advice on my best new card options, and any other cost effective change I could make to update my rig? I know my cpu is on the smaller side but I don't believe it could possibly become a bottle neck yet could it?
FX-4100 3.6ghz
MSI Radeon HD 6850
8gb Corsair Vengeance
M5A97 Mobo
Xtreme Gear power supply model: PSAZ-CP700
W7 64-bit
Cheap 1680x1050 hp monitor (needs to be replaced, suggestions welcomed)
(Purchased from CyberPowerPC)
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