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April 8, 2014 6:28:32 PM

hello all , fist time here on tom's hardware, just want to know if this graphics card will be good for my rig/build

specs:
Asus M5a97 evo - mobo
cx 750 - PSU
16gb of - ram crucial ballistic tactical ddr3 1600/ 8-8-8-24
1 TB HDD
heat sink from cooler master Hyper T4
thermaltake snow MS-I edtion (have 3 fans, 120mm ea. bottom/exhasut and top)
AMD FX 8320 3.5 (plan to OC)

and of course the grfx card -

Sapphire Radeon TOXIC R9 270X 2GB GDDR5
(and also planing to to crossfire)

and the card measure up to
308(L)X113(W)X41(H) mm Size

and my case could fit 320mm or 12.6 inches gona be close


thank you all in advance :) 

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a b U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 6:30:32 PM

It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!
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a b U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 6:31:44 PM

I suggest going with one good card vs. the Crossfire option. If you are planning on adding another card later because you can't afford a more expensive card now, I totally understand. But if you have the option, take the one good card now and skip the Crossfire idea. Let me know your situation and perhaps I can offer you a good suggestion on a more capable card.
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a c 250 U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 6:34:50 PM

Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.
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a b U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 6:41:55 PM

i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


He is absolutely correct here on the 8GB of RAM if you are using your computer primarily in gaming. I went with 16GB on my build simply because I wife is into graphics design and needed the extra RAM. But for gaming, 8GB is more than enough for any game.

This isn't in response to what I "quoted"......Don't think that I am telling you that your current card isn't capable, because it is. All that I'm saying is that if you KNOW that you are going to upgrade or to opt for a Crossfire configuration, you are just better off to spend the money on one high-end card now.
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April 8, 2014 6:51:06 PM

Xexoxix said:
It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!


dustinhunt78 said:
i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


He is absolutely correct here on the 8GB of RAM if you are using your computer primarily in gaming. I went with 16GB on my build simply because I wife is into graphics design and needed the extra RAM. But for gaming, 8GB is more than enough for any game.

This isn't in response to what I "quoted"......Don't think that I am telling you that your current card isn't capable, because it is. All that I'm saying is that if you KNOW that you are going to upgrade or to opt for a Crossfire configuration, you are just better off to spend the money on one high-end card now.


i do alot of recording game too thats why i got the 16 gb, i have looked at the 290x, should i go with standard model or reference model? or go with other grfx makers with added bonus like OC
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a b U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 6:58:13 PM

neoton1104 said:
Xexoxix said:
It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!


dustinhunt78 said:
i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


He is absolutely correct here on the 8GB of RAM if you are using your computer primarily in gaming. I went with 16GB on my build simply because I wife is into graphics design and needed the extra RAM. But for gaming, 8GB is more than enough for any game.

This isn't in response to what I "quoted"......Don't think that I am telling you that your current card isn't capable, because it is. All that I'm saying is that if you KNOW that you are going to upgrade or to opt for a Crossfire configuration, you are just better off to spend the money on one high-end card now.


i do alot of recording game too thats why i got the 16 gb, i have looked at the 290x, should i go with standard model or reference model? or go with other grfx makers with added bonus like OC


I will ALWAYS overclock if it is an option. You just want to make sure that you have adequate cooling when OC'ing. More power always means more heat, but if you have adequate cooling that isn't an issue.

What is the max you can spend on a GPU? Let me know and I'll give you a couple of options.
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April 8, 2014 6:58:21 PM

i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


i do alot of recording games, and rendering also thats why i got 16gb :) 
and also the cooler master T3 i think its a lil big for my build, or the way they put the pics i might have looked at it different
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April 8, 2014 7:01:21 PM

dustinhunt78 said:
neoton1104 said:
Xexoxix said:
It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!


dustinhunt78 said:
i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


He is absolutely correct here on the 8GB of RAM if you are using your computer primarily in gaming. I went with 16GB on my build simply because I wife is into graphics design and needed the extra RAM. But for gaming, 8GB is more than enough for any game.

This isn't in response to what I "quoted"......Don't think that I am telling you that your current card isn't capable, because it is. All that I'm saying is that if you KNOW that you are going to upgrade or to opt for a Crossfire configuration, you are just better off to spend the money on one high-end card now.


i do alot of recording game too thats why i got the 16 gb, i have looked at the 290x, should i go with standard model or reference model? or go with other grfx makers with added bonus like OC


I will ALWAYS overclock if it is an option. You just want to make sure that you have adequate cooling when OC'ing. More power always means more heat, but if you have adequate cooling that isn't an issue.

What is the max you can spend on a GPU? Let me know and I'll give you a couple of options.


im limiting myslef to 250-300, but i can add 100 bucks more if its gonna be better for my build

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a b U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 7:11:08 PM

neoton1104 said:
dustinhunt78 said:
neoton1104 said:
Xexoxix said:
It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!


dustinhunt78 said:
i7Baby said:
Yep the GPU is OK just get what you can afford. You might free up a bit of cash for a better GPU by only getting 8GB RAM - that's all you'll need. A lot of people here like the CoolerMaster EVO (T3) cooler better.


He is absolutely correct here on the 8GB of RAM if you are using your computer primarily in gaming. I went with 16GB on my build simply because I wife is into graphics design and needed the extra RAM. But for gaming, 8GB is more than enough for any game.

This isn't in response to what I "quoted"......Don't think that I am telling you that your current card isn't capable, because it is. All that I'm saying is that if you KNOW that you are going to upgrade or to opt for a Crossfire configuration, you are just better off to spend the money on one high-end card now.


i do alot of recording game too thats why i got the 16 gb, i have looked at the 290x, should i go with standard model or reference model? or go with other grfx makers with added bonus like OC


I will ALWAYS overclock if it is an option. You just want to make sure that you have adequate cooling when OC'ing. More power always means more heat, but if you have adequate cooling that isn't an issue.

What is the max you can spend on a GPU? Let me know and I'll give you a couple of options.


im limiting myslef to 250-300, but i can add 100 bucks more if its gonna be better for my build



Given your situation, I would go with this card:

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-SuperClocked-Graphic...

You won't have a need to upgrade anytime soon and will remain playing any game at "Ultra" settings and 60+ fps for at least a couple of years. In the end, you'll actually save money by going with this card because of eliminating the need to upgrade.
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April 8, 2014 7:24:58 PM

Xexoxix said:
It will fit fine, man. The GPU looks great, but an upgrade in the future to better match your CPU would probably be a 290 or a 290x. But for now, your build seems really good. Hope this helps!


i have looked at the 290 and or the 290x are those higher end card?
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a c 250 U Graphics card
April 8, 2014 9:16:50 PM

If you like Radeon, then I'd go for a R9 290 with custom cooling rather than a 290X. I think the 290 is much better $/performance.
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