Graphic for first new build... 1g or 2g

[deniscustovic]

So there are two i found. right now on my list is the sapphire, but reading through some oneelses forum post i was introduced to the powercolor 2g version of my card for 5 dollars more. Now i don't know which to pick. It's for an AMD radeon build 500-600 dollar build.

power color

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

sapphire

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004


I know the sapphire is better than the powercolor in the 1g department but for 5 dollars more is the 2gig lesser brand worth it?

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, 2GB version is better, powercolor isn't bad, so get the 2GB.

 

[stantheman123]

2gb. 1gb is not enough for all games 1920x1080

 

[deniscustovic]

What about the powercolor only having one fan where the sapphire has two. Is that an issue at all?

 

[deniscustovic]

would you guys reccomend anything else at this price range. trying to max out at 200.

 

[djangoringo]

The cooler of the powercolor is enough for the card.
If you want better : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102998

There's also the 7870, it's 200$ after mir : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404

 

[deniscustovic]

would my amd phenom x4 965 black bottleneck that 7870?

 

[djangoringo]

No.

 

[deniscustovic]

damn my $180 dollar gpu just turned into a potential 220...
well thank i appreciate it guys!

 

[deniscustovic]

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