Which graphic card should I pick?

D0M1N13

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Hey guys!

I want to know in your opinion which graphics card would you pick if you were planning on doing macro programming, using Visual Studio 2012, compiling, using Adobe Suite, working on big programs, multitasking and the works. Really won't need it for gaming that much.
I was thinking about getting the AMD Radeon HD 7970 but don't know if I need that powerful of a graphics card to do all that I mentioned. Please advise :)


Here's my planned system:

Graphics Adapter: ???
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K
System Memory: 16 GB [2x 8GB] DDR3-1866 Corsair Vengeance
Hard Disk / SSD: 250 GB SSD + 1,0 TB hard disk drive
CPU Cooler: 3x120mm Silent Zalman CNPS12X High Performance
Motherboard: ASUS P9X79 Deluxe
Case: NZXT Phantom Big-Tower black
Power Supply: BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 10 | 750W (80+ Gold)
 

zeri1

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You won't need such an expensive cpu an fx 8350 is excellent choice and is much faster with the stuff your doing and it will play games well, because it has 8 threads and you can save a ton of cash.
For the graphics card i would get the 7870 or 660ti they are more than enough.