Help me choose and why?

[skele]

I returned my DIAMOND 7850PE52G Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 due to a lot of hassling issues with 7800 series.

So I am leaning towards to 570 2.5Gbs EVGA card than the 570 1.28 GBs EVGA card.

I am pushing my budget over the limit but I don't mind getting 570 2.5GBs EVGA card due to great solid reviews and I only like playing Battlefield 3 and some games. So What I am trying to say is I would like to know what should you recommended me to go for? Don't pick due to low power consumptions, I want the card that can work thru most games without any issue.

here's the list-

-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130687-
(EVGA 025-P3-1579-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) HD 2560MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card)

-7850(stay with or) 7870- give name-brand preferences.

Unless you have any other items you want to put in, feel free to give your opinions and explain why please so I can know the reasons.

COMP_SPEC-

COOLER MASTER HAF 912
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz-> OC'd to 3.6GHz
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
GA-MA770T-UD3P (Upgrading soon for SLI/Crossfire)
8GB G.SKILL @1333Mhz
APEVIA 700W SLI/Crossfire ready (Planning on upgrading this as well. It's functional still.)
LG FLATRON IPS235 monitor.

Thank you for your time reading this, Good day!

 

[vmem]

I returned my DIAMOND 7850PE52G Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 due to a lot of hassling issues with 7800 series.

So I am leaning towards to 570 2.5Gbs EVGA card than the 570 1.28 GBs EVGA card.

I am pushing my budget over the limit but I don't mind getting 570 2.5GBs EVGA card due to great solid reviews and I only like playing Battlefield 3 and some games. So What I am trying to say is I would like to know what should you recommended me to go for? Don't pick due to low power consumptions, I want the card that can work thru most games without any issue.

here's the list-

-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130687-
(EVGA 025-P3-1579-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) HD 2560MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card)

-7850(stay with or) 7870- give name-brand preferences.

Unless you have any other items you want to put in, feel free to give your opinions and explain why please so I can know the reasons.

COMP_SPEC-

COOLER MASTER HAF 912
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz-> OC'd to 3.6GHz
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
GA-MA770T-UD3P (Upgrading soon for SLI/Crossfire)
8GB G.SKILL @1333Mhz
APEVIA 700W SLI/Crossfire ready (Planning on upgrading this as well. It's functional still.)
LG FLATRON IPS235 monitor.

Thank you for your time reading this, Good day!

Get a sapphire card. perferablly the 7870 dual-x (regular edition's fine). overall, sapphire has been practically the best premium AMD video card company. their dual-x cooler combined with their very nice board design will get you some amazing overclocks and likely surpass the 570, probably stepping into 7950 territory.

 

[fantastik250]

I would agree with the 7870 as well.

 

[DM186]

^+1
If I had to pick between the two cards I would get the HD7870 and I prefer nVidia other AMD. AMD the 7xxx series seem to have a driver issue. But between the two I would get the 7870.

And here is why do to the bench marks the 7870 does a lot better in most of what is listed so the 7870 gets my vote. Also I like EVGA or XFX brands due to warranties. plus get the 2 gigs of Vram or more. Good luck to you.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/548?vs=518

 

[skele]

My PSU has 2x 6 pins connector on 1 cord, can I use both on one card? The 7870 has 2 power plugs 7850 has 1, I am going for gigabyte (windforce) 7870, any good? It's cheaper too.

 

[vmem]

My PSU has 2x 6 pins connector on 1 cord, can I use both on one card? The 7870 has 2 power plugs 7850 has 1, I am going for gigabyte (windforce) 7870, any good? It's cheaper too.

Gigabyte windforce's a great choice if it's cheaper

what is the rating on your 12V rail? the amperage should be printed on your psu. though as a general rule it's not recommended to plug in two 6-pins from the same cord into 1 card (wonder why they made it that way)

 

[skele]

I am sorry I don't know where that is at the moments lol I don't want to take out my PSU and find them I'm just lazy but I can give brand model number.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148046

APEVIA ATX-CB700W 115-230V-12/6A 50-60Hz

 

[vmem]

oh good, newegg actually has all the info:
+3.3V@38A, +5V@40A, +12V1@23A, +12V2@26A, -5V@0.3A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.0A

a bit on the low side for a 700 watter... but should be sufficient for a 7870 due to how little power it uses... I would wait on a second opinion though... am not an expert on PSUs

 

[fantastik250]

If it's a big thick cord for the 2 PCI-E (6-pin) power connectors then it's okay. If it's a slim cord for the 2 PCI-E cords then that is not okay.

If possible try to use 2 separate PCI-E (6-pin) power connectors.

 

[skele]

I'm planning on getting new PSU, so for now I'm sticking with this current PSU till I am able to afford it. I have been spending a lot of money and time getting upgrade parts for my PC over the budgets. My AMD was a great deal so I got that then till the graphic part. I'm struggling due too many informations about this and that if you know why I mean before buying I do researches. so what do you mean 2nd options? I am gonna try to get XFX brand PSU later on.

 

[skele]

@fantastik, how thick? To me it feels and looks like thy rhich as the 8pin for CPU on the motherboard. If that make sense. It's not as thick as the 20+4 but almost? It's hard to say since this site don't allow picture on it. Unless there's a way.

 

[fantastik250]

Okay, here's another way, check if there is 12 lines coming from the 2 PCI-E (6-pin) connectors.

You don't want the situation where it has 6 lines (from the PSU) and splitting into 12 lines.

 

[vmem]

I'm planning on getting new PSU, so for now I'm sticking with this current PSU till I am able to afford it. I have been spending a lot of money and time getting upgrade parts for my PC over the budgets. My AMD was a great deal so I got that then till the graphic part. I'm struggling due too many informations about this and that if you know why I mean before buying I do researches. so what do you mean 2nd options? I am gonna try to get XFX brand PSU later on.

I meant second opinion as in have someone else come and give a verdict. which fantastik has done

XFX generally rebrand other people's PSUs. you're better off with Seasonic than XFX. otherwise get a corsair, enermax, or antec psu

 

[fantastik250]

To add to Vmem's suggestions, next time for a PSU selection, make sure most of the Watts and/or amps are at the +12V rail. Vmem has stated it's a bit on the low side, and I agree.

 

[skele]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=9eFXPFZgM8o

Skip it to 7:00 it's exactly the same like how it looks. 2x 6pins on 1 cord. I am just asking if it's still ok to use it on 7870 due to low consumption.

 

[fantastik250]

I suggest using 2 Six Pin's on different cords. Not on the same cord.

 

[DM186]

That is what I don't like about generic PSU's. They claim to have two 6pin connectors but they don't tell you that they are on the same leg of the 12v rail. He could use it but I wouldn't do any OC'ing with it.

 

[skele]

Can any one of you give me a one good cheap PSU good brand please. I guess I'll get a new PSU after all.

 

[fantastik250]

How much are you going to pay?

Do you want to have the same watts as your current PSU?

 

[skele]

80 bucks or less. If nessecary due for overclocking and crossfire near future ill try to spend a bit more like 120 or less.

 

[fantastik250]

Alright

I went roughly between your budget:

Corsair Enthusiast Series 750W ($109.99, $99.99 after mail-in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

 

[skele]

Hmm 10% off I wonder lol. You're positive this is worth the money? How good is the customer supports?

 

[skele]

How is my motherboard in your opinion? Is it fine for now?

 

[vmem]

Hmm 10% off I wonder lol. You're positive this is worth the money? How good is the customer supports?

corsair makes some of the best PSUs on the market. their product's worth it

 

[fantastik250]

Corsair has good customer service. It's one of the companies for PSU's. Other good brand's are Antec and SeaSonic. But, they are currently more expensive. Yes, if any thing goes wrong, Corsair will definitely replace it. Your current motherboard is fine. But if you are considering crossfire/sli, or even getting a high end card it may be good to invest in a motherboard that has PCI-E 3.0 slots. So you'll be pretty set for any card for any future upgrades of video cards.