APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: No preference, sooner than later
BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming: Skyrim, Diablo 3, Battfield 3(which I won't get until I upgrade my GPU) would be my "big" games.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Current GPU is 9800GT(x2) SLI. PSU is PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750w
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: CPU is an i5 2500k on the ASUS p8p67 Deluxe(R3) Running Widows 7 64-bit
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Whichever is cheaper? Needs to be US
PARTS PREFERENCES: I've used Nvidia since I started computer gaming. First cards were 8500GT(x2) SLI, upgraded to 9800GT(x2) SLI, and now here I am ready to upgrade again. That said, I would prefer Nvidia, but if they are taking too long with Kepler I would not be adverse to getting the 7970.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Only if my PSU can handle it at the moment. However, if my tax returns are good to me, definitely
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Currently I'm at 1680x1050. I am planning on grabbing a new monitor to run 1920x1080 after I get a new card. If the year is good to me another 2 will follow around Nov/Dec for a tri-screen setup
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I've had these 2 cards for 4 years and I'm really itchin to get something new. I'd love to stick with Nvidia (if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?) but I'm not sure I can wait another 3-4 months for something better than what AMD is offering right now.
BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming: Skyrim, Diablo 3, Battfield 3(which I won't get until I upgrade my GPU) would be my "big" games.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Current GPU is 9800GT(x2) SLI. PSU is PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750w
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: CPU is an i5 2500k on the ASUS p8p67 Deluxe(R3) Running Widows 7 64-bit
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Whichever is cheaper? Needs to be US
PARTS PREFERENCES: I've used Nvidia since I started computer gaming. First cards were 8500GT(x2) SLI, upgraded to 9800GT(x2) SLI, and now here I am ready to upgrade again. That said, I would prefer Nvidia, but if they are taking too long with Kepler I would not be adverse to getting the 7970.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Only if my PSU can handle it at the moment. However, if my tax returns are good to me, definitely
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Currently I'm at 1680x1050. I am planning on grabbing a new monitor to run 1920x1080 after I get a new card. If the year is good to me another 2 will follow around Nov/Dec for a tri-screen setup
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I've had these 2 cards for 4 years and I'm really itchin to get something new. I'd love to stick with Nvidia (if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?) but I'm not sure I can wait another 3-4 months for something better than what AMD is offering right now.