Im looking to upgrade graphics cards any ideas
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lucid_gamer
February 5, 2014 6:38:03 AM
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February 5, 2014 6:48:34 AM
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One good card would be better than two decent cards. Here is a $400 top performer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The 7000 series in no way inferior to the new R9 series, as the R9 series is just a renaming of the older cards (some people don't know that).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The 7000 series in no way inferior to the new R9 series, as the R9 series is just a renaming of the older cards (some people don't know that).
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lucid_gamer
February 5, 2014 6:56:30 AM
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February 5, 2014 7:05:33 AM
lucid_gamer
February 5, 2014 7:17:02 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The GTX 770 is a bit cheaper, but more gaming capable then AMD. At the present moment, all AMD cards are with over inflated prices, due to bitecoin/litecoin miners that buy them by the ton.
PCIe 3.0 x16 is neccessery when you SLI or XFire cards like the Titan, 780, 780TI, 290 or 290x. Else, going to PCIe 2.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8 gives a slightly lower performance such as 1-5% depending on the case.
The GTX 770 is a bit cheaper, but more gaming capable then AMD. At the present moment, all AMD cards are with over inflated prices, due to bitecoin/litecoin miners that buy them by the ton.
PCIe 3.0 x16 is neccessery when you SLI or XFire cards like the Titan, 780, 780TI, 290 or 290x. Else, going to PCIe 2.0 x16 or PCIe 3.0 x8 gives a slightly lower performance such as 1-5% depending on the case.
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PCIe 3.0 x16 is required to fully harvest GTX 780 SLI, 780TI SLI, 290X SLI or Titan SLI. The difference ranges from anywhere from 1 to 5%.
And no, 7950 is more than a year and a half older than 770. The 770 is around 20% faster overall. The direct competitor of the HD 7950 was the 670. The 770 is a hit on the 7970.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk1...
And no, 7950 is more than a year and a half older than 770. The 770 is around 20% faster overall. The direct competitor of the HD 7950 was the 670. The 770 is a hit on the 7970.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk1...
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Trustdesa
February 5, 2014 8:00:37 AM
GTX 760 is a great card...but if you can afford the extra cost (dunno how much is in The USA) the 770 offer better performance, be aware that you would also need at least 600w PSU against 500w of the 760.
I had a 270x like I said in a post a few seconds ago but I sold as it was bloody noisy and was hot (despite was a Sapphire with a pretty decent cooler).
I had a 270x like I said in a post a few seconds ago but I sold as it was bloody noisy and was hot (despite was a Sapphire with a pretty decent cooler).
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Age isn't equal to performance. @Shneiky: And it seems you are only willing to consider top end $800 cards. That isn't what this topic is about.
Anyway, sorry for the link I gave you earlier, it was a misclick.
Here is the right link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Anyway, sorry for the link I gave you earlier, it was a misclick.
Here is the right link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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Junit151, Price : Performance is the most important thing. And you seem to ignore the fact that the GTX 770 is 350/360 card where as the card that you proposed is 400+. You also fail to get the fact that the GTX 770 is 20% faster overall for less money then your proposition.
The 800$+ card you are talking about are referring to my explanation about PCIe slots and has nothing to do with this. Go read a bit more, understand some things and maybe practice for a decade or two, like some of us on this forum. Then return to give advice.
The 800$+ card you are talking about are referring to my explanation about PCIe slots and has nothing to do with this. Go read a bit more, understand some things and maybe practice for a decade or two, like some of us on this forum. Then return to give advice.
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Point 1:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk1...
GTX 770 beating 7950 and having slight edge on 7970.
Cheapest 7970 - $400.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Cheapest 770 - $330.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Point 2:
Your suggestion - $430.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
My suggestion - $370
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Point 3:
My suggestion costs $60 less, performs the same/better than yours, consumes less power, it is cooler and quieter. The only reasonable explanation, of why you continue, is that you are a die-hard fanboy, and we hate fanboys here. Most of them are over at Anandtech fighting the AMD/Intel, AMD/nVidia war till infinity and beyond.
Off-topic Point 4:
Arrogance, refusal of arguments right in front of your eyes and the lack of the ability to comprehend what the other communicates, while continuously misleading people does qualify as a sufficient argument to attack another on a basis, questioning their knowledge and/or experience and/or skills.
While neither of us can start throwing diplomas and certificates, the fact that you are TH member for just a month and you do not particularly shine with good knowledge combined with the above mentioned criteria, lead your own arguments to be invalidated.
Off topic Point 5
This forum is not about personal ego, or trying to obtain "guru" whatever status or to beat up personal issues. This forum is about helping people and all of the TH trusty forumers will bash any misinformation or misleading whatsoever. I got bashed as well few times, now it is your turn.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk1...
GTX 770 beating 7950 and having slight edge on 7970.
Cheapest 7970 - $400.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Cheapest 770 - $330.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Point 2:
Your suggestion - $430.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
My suggestion - $370
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Point 3:
My suggestion costs $60 less, performs the same/better than yours, consumes less power, it is cooler and quieter. The only reasonable explanation, of why you continue, is that you are a die-hard fanboy, and we hate fanboys here. Most of them are over at Anandtech fighting the AMD/Intel, AMD/nVidia war till infinity and beyond.
Off-topic Point 4:
Arrogance, refusal of arguments right in front of your eyes and the lack of the ability to comprehend what the other communicates, while continuously misleading people does qualify as a sufficient argument to attack another on a basis, questioning their knowledge and/or experience and/or skills.
While neither of us can start throwing diplomas and certificates, the fact that you are TH member for just a month and you do not particularly shine with good knowledge combined with the above mentioned criteria, lead your own arguments to be invalidated.
Off topic Point 5
This forum is not about personal ego, or trying to obtain "guru" whatever status or to beat up personal issues. This forum is about helping people and all of the TH trusty forumers will bash any misinformation or misleading whatsoever. I got bashed as well few times, now it is your turn.
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Trustdesa
February 5, 2014 8:53:02 AM
I think AMD is getting a big head because of those two "rubbish containers" is powering.
Then again it is always a personal choice... I always had AMD because I couldn't afford same performance Nvidia Cards....now that I can... I see the differences. The HD 7970 is a brilliant card in terms of raw power but overall I wouldn't buy it especially at that price.
Then again it is always a personal choice... I always had AMD because I couldn't afford same performance Nvidia Cards....now that I can... I see the differences. The HD 7970 is a brilliant card in terms of raw power but overall I wouldn't buy it especially at that price.
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Well it was frustrating that you hadn't made an actual suggestion until now. The DCUII 4GB is a good value, I'd go for that:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And being new on this forum doesn't make what I say invalid, and it doesn't mean I'm not a veteran of other PC communities online. There are so many more than just TH you know...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And being new on this forum doesn't make what I say invalid, and it doesn't mean I'm not a veteran of other PC communities online. There are so many more than just TH you know...
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Trustdesa
February 5, 2014 9:00:40 AM
Junit151 said:
Trustdesa said:
I think AMD is getting a big head because of those two "rubbish containers" is powering.+1 This is the best thing I've heard all day!
Well I think is true
Nothing against who plays with consoles, I ditched 15 Years of PC Gaming (well and "kind of PC" gaming) for 5 years with Xbox 360 and came back to it after seeing both new-gen consoles, couldn't be happier especially with all these new fancy Mini ITX cases out there.AMD cards are good but to be honest technically are not as well build as Nvidia therefore they should not charge as much...a big IMHO of course!
The only thing I am regretting is that I was undecided between 760 and 770 and I could have gone for the 770 instead to get quiet a bit of extra horse power even if I run anything on ultra anyway....
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Trustdesa
February 5, 2014 9:19:34 AM
Junit151 said:
AMD's strong area isn't at the med-high end, like their 280/290X cards. It's in the middle-ground and low end. R9 270X gives some of the best price to performance at around the $200-ish mark!Strongly agree... I had a 270x and I payed £150.00 for it when it went out in November, however it was really noisy and hot...so I got a MSI 760 two weeks ago which is cool and quiet and I overall prefer the perfomance of this card, I payed £48.00 quid more though but I say justified and, as mentioned earlier that is a good price difference.
When I see a R9 costing like a 780 when it is as noisy as my plane and as hot as my grill then I am not impressed.
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