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Worried about compatibility issues if i get a powercolor 7870 myst edition

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May 16, 2013 11:48:28 PM

this are my parts and i just wanted to upgrade my video card so i can LIVE STREAM any game i play.
videocard = hd5570 1024 mb ddr hdmi/dvi/vga
powersupply = 1000watt (forgot the brand)
motherboard = xtreme design motherboard p7p55d-e LX
HDD = desktar hitachi 7,200 RPM 32mb/mo
processor = intel core i3 cpu g40 @ 3.07 ghz
ram = 4gb

so im getting the powercolor 7870 myst edition in a couple of days but im just making sure and asking anybody as much as i can what are the possible situations that would happen if i put in the new videocard. I never had the opportunity to do it but this is gonna be my first time too. the question is? would the video card be good with my motherboard, processor and ram? what are the possibilities that it will heat up and get fried? should i upgrade my ram to 8gb or would 4gb be enough for my intentions?

i just dont want my new card to be bottle necked by my parts. and if i was to upgrade my ram, what would be the best 8gb ram(cheap is good but quality is better) that will be compatible with my motherboard? thanks in advance.

P.S. if you think i should not get the myst edition for my computer, suggest one. any opinion counts. thanks!

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May 16, 2013 11:57:48 PM

xtazy_r said:

would the video card be good with my motherboard, processor and ram?

No issues that I can see.
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what are the possibilities that it will heat up and get fried?

Very low
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should i upgrade my ram to 8gb or would 4gb be enough for my intentions?

I think it would probably be best if you did if you are using a 64 bit OS. 4 GB is about the minimum so 8 gb gives some heardroom.
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i just dont want my new card to be bottle necked by my parts.

It is possible that your CPU might hold you back alittle.
P.S. if you think i should not get the myst edition for my computer, suggest one. any opinion counts. thanks! said:
P.S. if you think i should not get the myst edition for my computer, suggest one. any opinion counts. thanks!

Well, powercolor isn't necessarily the best but it isn't bad either.

May 17, 2013 1:14:15 AM

smeezekitty said:
xtazy_r said:

would the video card be good with my motherboard, processor and ram?

No issues that I can see.
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what are the possibilities that it will heat up and get fried?

Very low
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should i upgrade my ram to 8gb or would 4gb be enough for my intentions?

I think it would probably be best if you did if you are using a 64 bit OS. 4 GB is about the minimum so 8 gb gives some heardroom.
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i just dont want my new card to be bottle necked by my parts.

It is possible that your CPU might hold you back alittle.
P.S. if you think i should not get the myst edition for my computer, suggest one. any opinion counts. thanks! said:
P.S. if you think i should not get the myst edition for my computer, suggest one. any opinion counts. thanks!

Well, powercolor isn't necessarily the best but it isn't bad either.




thanks. so right now a friend of mine suggested to get the 7970 since im not buying any vcards anytime soon after this and it boosts up to 30-40% performance. but its too expensive for me. would u suggest i get a 7950? or just stick to what i was planning to get. he told me that 7950 only adds 8%-10% performance.

and if you think powercolor isnt the best, what would u suggest i should get?(suggest the cheaper one with quality)
May 17, 2013 11:01:03 AM

If you cannot afford going higher, then just stick with the original choice.
Sapphire is one of the best but you are fine with powercolor for the cost.
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