Which graphics card for new build?

bEngineering

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Please quickly vote on what you thinks best for me, comment it you can but dont be obliged too. Thanks alot.

CPU: Intel Core i7 2700k
RAM: Corsair 16GB
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth
GPU: ?????
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-850
Case: Cooler MasterElite 430

I'm looking at all of the following, but was wondering if you could vote which one is best for my needs and related to the price, aswell as in relation too the other components.

I will use this build for autoCAD and also 2560x1440 gaming.

a)Sapphire HD 7970 OC 3072MB @£348
b)Sapphire HD 7970 3072MB @£328
c)Zotac GeForce GTX 670 2048 @£328
d)Palit Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 @£295
e)Sapphire HD 7950 OC 3GB GDDR5 @£295
f)Sapphire HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 @£252
g) other:______________

looing to spend around £320ish
 

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I think you are overkilling your other parts for your needs. I don't use CAD a ton (use solidworks more), but last time I used it heavily, it ran fine on an old crap dell system we had at work.

I would be losing that Sabertooth as well, way overpriced. Get a UD5H or an Extreme6 for $50 less and the same features.

I wouldn't get any less than a 7970 or a 670 at that resolution. The $20 price hike for that OC 7970 you listed is a waste, just OC the other one yourself if you decide on that route.