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2X HD 6950 Sapphire 2Gig edition vs 1 gtx 970?

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  • Sapphire
  • Gtx
  • World Of Warcraft
  • Crossfire
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September 24, 2014 6:35:42 AM

if i should stick with my HD 6950 sapphire 2Gig Edition in crossfire or to upgrade to a single card like GTX 970 to mainly play wow. Thanks for your time and opinions.

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September 24, 2014 6:50:01 AM

Going 2x GPUs does not mean 2x performance but you get really 2x more power consumption and you must buy really 2x GPUs.
Than you have the micro stuttering risks, etc. for going multiple GPU.
I have never really fond of SLI/XFire unless I really have to.
and..I am not sure if 2x HD6950 is equal or better than a single GTX970.
I am betting that a single GTX970 is faster dan 2x HD6950

I therefore pick a single GTX970 better than 2xHD6950
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September 24, 2014 6:54:49 AM

A 970 would smash 2x 6950 in crossfire.
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September 24, 2014 7:04:12 AM

970 is much better in many different ways, But ..... if you are primarily playing WOW, I would stay with what you have.
What is your cpu?
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September 24, 2014 7:17:54 AM

My pc Spec:
i5 2500k
16 gig of ram 1600mhz
2X hd 6950 2 gig CF

Sorry i didnt mention that i had the 2x hd6950 i was wondering if i should retire these cards and upgrade to single gtx 970
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September 24, 2014 7:21:54 AM

A 970 would be the upgrade to make, but you are only really playing WoW I would wait. Getting a 970 to play WoW is not necessary. If you are going to play other games, it is worth a consideration.

WoW like high CPU clocks.
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September 24, 2014 7:30:13 AM

Then should i upgrade my CPU? because i was thinking eventually changing it but i don't know if i should wait 1-2 years more for it to be a dinosaur. Because dumping 1200$-1500$ for x99, with ddr4 and all its goodies is a bit pricy.
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September 24, 2014 7:31:44 AM

You cpu is still good, just OC it if you like. For Wow I do not think you will need to. Are you playing at 1080p?
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September 24, 2014 7:36:36 AM

Yes im playing at 1080p screen LG W2442PA
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September 24, 2014 9:38:12 AM

2500k is still really good these days, a little OC will do just fine.
GTX970 should fit you good although I would also rather upgrade to the next generation after GTX970 next year perhaps, because I think HD6950 can still serve quite well for 1080p.
But, GTX970 is still a very good upgrade to HD6950 tho'. (in general, not only for WoW. HD6950 is enough for WoW)
It is your call.
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