What should i get?

[crazybread]

Hello there I have a GTX 470 graphics card and i want to know what would be better to crossfire 2 GTX 470 or just grade my card?

 

[rolli59]

Nvidia = SLI!
I would upgrade to a GTX680 if your other hardware is up to it.

 

[refillable]

Yes it's called SLI not crossfire.

I think upgrading would be great, GTX 680, waiting for other Keplers, etc would be a better option.

 

[bystander]

I just happened to have upgraded from 470's in SLI to a single 680 this week. The 680 is about 30% faster than 470's in SLI, and it's a LOT quieter. That's the big downside of the 470's and why I couldn't wait to get rid of them. GTX 470's are loud with 1, but ridiculous with 2.

So I guess the question is, do you want to spend more for a quieter faster setup?

 

[crazybread]

Well the thing is i don't want to spend like 500 on a new card i have like $200 to $300 on a new card thats why i was thinking about doing SLI 470's.I just want to to get the best FPS i can get for the money

 

[bystander]

How sensitive are you to noisy computers?

 

[Tulo2low]

You'd be better off moving on to newer technology then you'd still have the potential to upgrade later. Check out XFX Black Edition 7850 or Sapphire's OC 7850. They are both in the $250-$300 range.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150607
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102984

 

[crazybread]

Thanks and Would this card be good http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11200-01-20G/dp/B007JCNOZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333925015&sr=8-3
?

I also need help with trying to fine a new power supply im thinking about getting http://www.amazon.com/Supply-EPS12V-SLI-ready-PCI-Express-KenTek/dp/B00596U0YQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333960402&sr=1-3 or http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RBR1000-M-1000-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B003J89V0A/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333960402&sr=1-10 and maybe http://www.amazon.com/Apevia-ATX-WA1100W-Warlock-1100-Watt-Supply/dp/B001534PKW/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333960402&sr=1-21

are these kind of power supply any good?

 

[Tulo2low]

Ya that card is the same one i linked.
If you have any plans to add a 2nd video card you should get a PSU off these list of AMD certified power supplies. Probably need 650-700watts to run an Xfire setup depending on the rest of your PC.
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/products/certified/Pages/certified-power-supplies.aspx

 

[refillable]

I found a cheaper 7850 card at amazon too.

Or if you can get off newegg, I recommend this Non overclocked version of the sapphire 7850 you showed me which costs $300, in newegg it cost $250 (Not including shipping and tax).

And I'd stay away from those PSU, go for the decent branded one, it's worth it. For example a Corsair TX750. Maybe it has less wattage for the same price, but the quality is better, will stay longer, better warranty and tech support .