Im a bit stuck between GPUS Please Help I don't have much time

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

I have a system I am working on making and got offered 2 r9 270's crossfire for $200 should I buy those or buy one card for $200 what would be more beneficial for playing minecraft

Dylzan · Mar 5, 2015

Well even a single R9 270 would be overkill for Minecraft. For $200 you're looking at R9 280/280X levels, which would be better than 2x270 overall.

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

2 R9 270s for 200 is a bargain... are they new? I'm guessing not. Anyways, either it'd be with a single 200$ card or those 2 you'll get good frames on max settings.

Something worth to note is that a single card is always a more stable option than two, as some games don't even support CF, making it not be an exact "double the performance" deal... it never would be anyways.

Dylzan · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

You'd struggle on entirely max settings (without Optifine) as the game starts stuttering and lagging to hell, even on my decent system (engine limitations).

OP, what are your other specs?

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

So should I purchase the two r9 270s? Or buy one r9 280? Im going to want to record and play minecraft.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

Also the person is giving me a razerdeathadder blue for 20$ with the 2 r9 270's if I purchase.

Dylzan · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

Other specs please

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Dylzan :

Really? I have it maxed out, no Optifine and not a single stutter or lag has been seen..... well, I once dropped to 30 ish fps but can you do with so much TNT being set off

. I think you might have some specific problem, cause, though I do realize minecraft's engine isn't exactly the best, saying it's impossible to play on max settings even with a decent computer is absurd.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

Dylzan :

I don't have any, I was asking here so I could make a thread where somebody makes a build for me regarding my choice.

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

As said above, more specs would be appreciated. Those deals sound too good, are you buying from someone trustworthy? Well, for 200$ nothing can really compare to those R9 270s.....

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

The 2 r9 270s also still have a manufacturer warranty for a year left.

Dylzan · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

Dylzan :

Really? I have it maxed out, no Optifine and not a single stutter or lag has been seen..... well, I once dropped to 30 ish fps but can you do with so much TNT being set off

. I think you might have some specific problem, cause, though I do realize minecraft's engine isn't exactly the best, saying it's impossible to play on max settings even with a decent computer is absurd.

I have an i5 3470, 8GB RAM, GTX 770 and when I put it above around 24 chunks it becomes basically unplayable, horrid stuttering and now framerates.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

I found the guy on craigslist and he is selling them as he is getting a gtx 980 they both have 1 year of manufactures warranty left.

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

Tell me your budget, including the price of those R9 270s and I'll try to assist you.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

I would like to play with optifine at atleast 12-16 chunks as im tired of playing on tiny everything off 30 fps and 2 when on multiplayer.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

Could you make a $1000 and $700 including OS and A Monitor

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Dylzan :

JP7PlaysMC :

I have an i5 3470, 8GB RAM, GTX 770 and when I put it above around 24 chunks it becomes basically unplayable, horrid stuttering and now framerates.

Oh, above 24 chunks, nevermind what I said before. I put it to 36 once and it kind of........ yeah, 20 ish fps with stutters isn't playable. I was wrong for saying "Max" settings. I consider that to be 16 chunks, but yeah, you're right.

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

I'll come back to you in a few seconds then. Do you mean a 1700$ build or one that is 1000 and other that's 700?

Do you want to overclock your CPU?

Dylzan · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

Please just give us your current specs.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

Ashleybb :

I'll come back to you in a few seconds then. Do you mean a 1700$ build or one that is 1000 and other that's 700?

One that is $1000 and one that is $700 Sorry for being fussy just don't know exactly what I am working with but ik its one of those 2.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

Ashleybb :

I'll come back to you in a few seconds then. Do you mean a 1700$ build or one that is 1000 and other that's 700?

Do you want to overclock your CPU?

I might look into overclocking but I'm not positive.

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/trnjK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/trnjK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.36 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.93 @ B&H)
Total: $808.75

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-05 11:59 EST-0500

Just throw both the R9 270s in there and you're set.

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

JP7PlaysMC :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/trnjK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/trnjK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.36 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.93 @ B&H)
Total: $808.75

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-05 11:59 EST-0500

Just throw both the R9 270s in there and you're set.

This will be able to record and play Minecraft? On Medium Settings? Such as 12 chunks etc?

Ashleybb · Mar 5, 2015

Also what is equivalent to the dual crossfire r9 270s

JP7PlaysMC · Mar 5, 2015

Ashleybb :

Yes, those cards will handle it just fine as they're actually better than a single R9 280x.... so better than GTX 770. You can even record in max settings 1080p....... just don't try recording it at 60fps, or if you do, turn your recording resolution to 720p.

Edit: http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=1359&page=6

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