Upgrading from single 6770

[jscynder]

For semi-descent gaming with a 1600X900 max resolution monitor should I A) pick up another 67XX series card for crossfire. or B) upgrade to a 7770 or a 7850.




Current system specs.
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 Mobo
8GB ram 2x4GB sticks Gskill 1600mhz Sniper low voltage.
FX-4170 running at 4.74Ghz
Coolermaster gemini IIs cpu cooler
Rosewill 850W PSU
80GB Mushkin SSD
500GB WD HDD
HAF 932 case w/ extra case fans.



Edit: I would like to stick with AMD and I would like to spend less than $225 shipped with tax (zip 95503 california)

 

[jscynder]

If I posted this in the wrong place I apologize. I just wanted to make sure it showed I preferred AMD.

 

[clutchc]

I would definetly go with an upgrade rather than CF a mid-range card due to micro-stutter...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-geforce-stutter-crossfire,2995.html

Here are Tom's recommendations: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

 

[mohit9206]

get the HD7850. its about $210 now and is an amazing value. it will be a genuine upgrade from your 6770.

 

[jscynder]

Thank you both from what I read on the price to value chart it looks like I should save up for another month and go for http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127681 for about $290 shipped. Now I just have to hope my system can handle borderlands 2 when it drops on Tuesday.

 

[clutchc]

Thank you both from what I read on the price to value chart it looks like I should save up for another month and go for http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127681 for about $290 shipped. Now I just have to hope my system can handle borderlands 2 when it drops on Tuesday.

That's more card than you'll need @ 1600x900, but it will allow for a monitor size upgrade in the future if you so desire. The HD 7850 2GB would be more than adequate at your present rez. In fact, a 1GB card is about all the VRAM you'll use @ 1600x900. Still, the HD 7870 2gb is a nice choice if you see a larger monitor in your future.

 

[jscynder]

I was thinking a second monitor for a web browser rather than have my low end system next to me. I'm not sure what would be an upgrade monitor wise considering crysis 2 and skyrim seem to do well on this one. But now you have given me one more thing to want to upgrade.

 

[jscynder]

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[Mousemonkey]

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