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April 25, 2014 11:22:22 AM

Hello there.
I found two cards and I don't know which one to buy?

1. Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB - 165$ (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...)

2. PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card - 139$ after MIR (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...)

Which one is better?
It will be running with my FX 6300 and LC Power 600W (12v1+12v2=40A) (20+4 pin, 4+4, 6 pin, 6+2 pin, 6 x sata, 3 x molex )
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April 25, 2014 11:25:25 AM

I would get the HD 7870 GHZ, the rebates make it a very good deal, comes with free shipping and has considerably more stream processors.

For the same price, the second choice is the most convincing!
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April 25, 2014 11:41:42 AM

Ok thanks. Just one more question, how long is this card ? And how much power it uses on full load.
Can my LC Power 600W power this GPU?
The PSU has all connectors that are needed 2x6 pin ( one of 6 pins is 6+2)
here is the picture of the side of PSU:
http://prntscr.com/3dd3o9
And yes i will be using FX 6300 with it.
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April 25, 2014 11:30:16 AM

I don't care about price, it must be just around 160$ or under... So 7870 is just good for 139$ or its overall beter than r7 265 ? :) 
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April 25, 2014 12:03:08 PM

Anyone to reply these other questions ? :S
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April 25, 2014 11:32:11 AM

Yes, it's way better, and it's cheaper! Get the 7870 GHZ and not the r7 265 :) 
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April 25, 2014 12:10:36 PM

Your LC power 600W is plenty for the GPU.

Your PSU should have the required connectors.

You're free to install a 7870 :) 
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April 25, 2014 11:35:24 AM

The 7808 GHZ is a tad below a 270x, so it is a very good deal and more powerful than the 265.
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April 25, 2014 12:14:33 PM

your psu has the cables and a combined power of 40A on the 12v rail, more than enough to run these cards. the recommendation for each of those cards is well below 30A
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