Hello everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my system in order to meet next-gen PC gaming requirements. My currents specs are as follows:
Processor: i5 4670k overclocked to 4.3ghz
Graphics: Radeon 7870 ghz edition
RAM: HyperX 2 x 4 GB 1600 mhz
Power Source: Corsair CX500M 500w
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H
Display: 32" Seiki 720p TV or AOC 16" 16:9 and 17" 5:4 (forget brand)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 320gb
SSD: 128 GB Crucial M500
I don't really have a budget($500 available), but that being said, I'd prefer to stay on the cheap side, while not sacrificing too much in the running of next-gen games. The options I'm currently looking at, while I'm open to any other suggestions the community has are as follows:
1. A friend has an extra, albeit used Radeon HD 7970 that he is offering for $100. I could take that solo if it'd be enough for next-gen, but I don't know if it is. I could also crossfire it with a 280x or another 7970/7950.
2. Upgrade to a Radeon R9 280x or GTX 770.
3. Crossfire my Radeon HD 7870 with a R9 270x or another 7870.
I also may consider a different display option, hopefully a monitor larger than 16" that supports 1080. I don't know how much my 720p TV lowers overall visual output, but if someone would like to explain I'd love to know prior to deciding whether to make a change there.
I think any two card system would require an upgrade in power source to at least 600W, maybe more. I have no clue which of my options will provide the best performance, and whether additional performance will be worth the additional cash. I'm currently a senior in high school who has some extra cash left after a summer job, but is currently unemployed. I spend less than three hours daily gaming, but I like to stay up to date on hardware when able. Any suggestions are welcomed and any expertise is greatly appreciated. I thank in advance all who will decide to give time to helping me make a decision.
Processor: i5 4670k overclocked to 4.3ghz
Graphics: Radeon 7870 ghz edition
RAM: HyperX 2 x 4 GB 1600 mhz
Power Source: Corsair CX500M 500w
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H
Display: 32" Seiki 720p TV or AOC 16" 16:9 and 17" 5:4 (forget brand)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 320gb
SSD: 128 GB Crucial M500
I don't really have a budget($500 available), but that being said, I'd prefer to stay on the cheap side, while not sacrificing too much in the running of next-gen games. The options I'm currently looking at, while I'm open to any other suggestions the community has are as follows:
1. A friend has an extra, albeit used Radeon HD 7970 that he is offering for $100. I could take that solo if it'd be enough for next-gen, but I don't know if it is. I could also crossfire it with a 280x or another 7970/7950.
2. Upgrade to a Radeon R9 280x or GTX 770.
3. Crossfire my Radeon HD 7870 with a R9 270x or another 7870.
I also may consider a different display option, hopefully a monitor larger than 16" that supports 1080. I don't know how much my 720p TV lowers overall visual output, but if someone would like to explain I'd love to know prior to deciding whether to make a change there.
I think any two card system would require an upgrade in power source to at least 600W, maybe more. I have no clue which of my options will provide the best performance, and whether additional performance will be worth the additional cash. I'm currently a senior in high school who has some extra cash left after a summer job, but is currently unemployed. I spend less than three hours daily gaming, but I like to stay up to date on hardware when able. Any suggestions are welcomed and any expertise is greatly appreciated. I thank in advance all who will decide to give time to helping me make a decision.
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