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Help me choose a gpu for 175$?

Forum Systems : New Build Help me choose a gpu for 175$?

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Since I have only 175$ , I'll have to get a radeon 6870..
Which one should I get? Ill oc if I need to raise fps for settings.

Which one...
Sapphire
His ice
His
Xfx
I know there is no difference but what is the difference for ice?
Thanks...
Resolution is 1920x1080 23in hp monitor
I3 2120 8gb ram

Reply to Thanksforhelplol
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i'd probably go for the xfx:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150561
as far as i can tell not much difference between most of the models and its $145 after mail in rebate with a lifetime warranty. can't beat xfx's warranty.

Reply to canyoudigit489

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102948 Buy Sapphire its well known they do almost the best Radeon cards

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Yes , just the warranty. The price is the same , even after mail in rebates.


Message edited by sosofm on 02-06-2012 at 08:12:31 AM
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Reply to sosofm

If I oc the radeon 6870 sapphire with i3 2120 with 8gb ram what fps can I run bf3 high

Reply to Thanksforhelplol

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 063-8.html watch the benchmark.


Message edited by sosofm on 02-06-2012 at 08:22:16 AM
------------------------------ i7 2600 , AsRock P67 Extreme 6 ,2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600 , MSI 6950 2GB , HDD WD 640 AAKS , Corsair 620HX 620W , CPU cooler Zalman CNPS10X Performa , CoolerMaster 912, Philips Led 22"
Reply to sosofm

why would you go for a sapphire (2 years warranty) over an xfx (lifetime)? both good brands... makes no sense

Reply to canyoudigit489

That lifetime is dust in eyes. Most of the people ( gamers) don't keep a video card more than 2 - 3 years because they want to upgrade for better gaming experience.And because i owned Sapphire video cards and they run smooth without any problems.

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