- Jun 3, 2013
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Hey guys,
As a first-time PC builder, it took me a long time to decide on a graphics card. I finally settled on the Sapphire 7870, because at $199 it was appropriate for my GPU budget allocation.
Then, I started taking a closer look at the R9 200 series, specifically the 270x. I also did a little research, and found that many people say that the R9s are just rebrandings of the 7000 series.
Not knowing much, I'd like to ask some more experienced people: Should I switch out my choice of a 7870 for an R9 GPU? If so which one and why?
Any advantages/disadvantages?
My current choice for my build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025
Thanks a lot guys.
P.S. I can spend 20$ more on my GPU if needed.
As a first-time PC builder, it took me a long time to decide on a graphics card. I finally settled on the Sapphire 7870, because at $199 it was appropriate for my GPU budget allocation.
Then, I started taking a closer look at the R9 200 series, specifically the 270x. I also did a little research, and found that many people say that the R9s are just rebrandings of the 7000 series.
Not knowing much, I'd like to ask some more experienced people: Should I switch out my choice of a 7870 for an R9 GPU? If so which one and why?
Any advantages/disadvantages?
My current choice for my build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025
Thanks a lot guys.
P.S. I can spend 20$ more on my GPU if needed.
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