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October 21, 2012 7:31:57 PM

So, i've got a dilema: Should i buy new PC case or used graphics cards. I'm looking at Antec ONE HUNDRED, or used 550ti to connect SLI, couse i have another 550ti. My old PC case is total "crap" really loud and only with one exhaust fan, so it get hot inside (30-35 Celcius). I'm thinking about video card too, couse upcoming games are getting stronger within graphic content, so my oldie 550ti is handling only on normal right now. So, what you suggest: new case or used 550ti? Or even you got other opinions, like sell 550ti and get used 560ti or sumthing.

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October 21, 2012 7:48:26 PM

Guys, i really need anwser fast, and btw: is 550ti future-proof gaming gpu or not?
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October 21, 2012 7:59:41 PM

I would not go with SLI (or crossfire for that matter) as it has several issues. I always recommend getting the fastest single graphics card you can afford. What case do you have now? Is in insufficient in cooling or space? If not, I suggest selling your card and getting something like a 7850 as its the best bang for your buck.
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October 21, 2012 8:01:01 PM

550 ti sli is pretty strong but if i were you id get a better case. another video card will make more heat.
October 21, 2012 8:18:10 PM

maestro0428 said:
I would not go with SLI (or crossfire for that matter) as it has several issues. I always recommend getting the fastest single graphics card you can afford. What case do you have now? Is in insufficient in cooling or space? If not, I suggest selling your card and getting something like a 7850 as its the best bang for your buck.


PC case is unnamed, couse it came with all the components inside (bought from computer store like 3 years ago). And i can spend 100$ + 80$ if i sell 550ti. I dont know if i could get used 7850 for that price...
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October 21, 2012 8:38:58 PM

rimasr said:
And i can spend 100$ + 80$ if i sell 550ti. I dont know if i could get used 7850 for that price...

You should be able to get a NEW HD7850 for around $180 if you shop around.

If you wait for the HD88xx which should come out later this year, you could get even more bang for even cheaper.
October 21, 2012 8:43:07 PM

InvalidError said:
You should be able to get a NEW HD7850 for around $180 if you shop around.

If you wait for the HD88xx which should come out later this year, you could get even more bang for even cheaper.


Yeah, i tought the same thing, but when will it be released? The year is comming to an end, so around December or new years Q1?
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October 21, 2012 10:59:30 PM

rimasr said:
Yeah, i tought the same thing, but when will it be released? The year is comming to an end, so around December or new years Q1?

IIRC, the release timeframe was Dec-Jan but schedules are known to slip.
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