Hello, I have been researching GPUs for the interests of running a single gaming monitor setup that can handle max settings on most games at or above 30fps.
At this point I believe I have settled on the AMD 7870 GHz Edition (Manufacturer unknown). Price Range is around 150-250. Only want 6xx/7xxx generations. Obviously more money will get me generally a better GPU, I am looking for best card for the pricing along the above guidelines (Max @ 30fps).
Two Questions:
1. Should I be worried about the reports of black screens around 15 minutes into gaming for ~5% of 7870s? Or better yet, is there a fix?
2. Am I flawed in thinking the 7870 is best for the price?
Additional Information/Questions:
I may at some point buy a second monitor but this would not be for gaming i.e. Teamspeak, browsing... all while in-game. Does that affect anything?
I may not purchase any GPU for a couple months should I be considering price drops for 670/79xx?
Just for reference:
AMD FX-8150 at 3.6GHz
ASUS M5A97 MOBO
2x8GB 1600 GSkill RAM
At this point I believe I have settled on the AMD 7870 GHz Edition (Manufacturer unknown). Price Range is around 150-250. Only want 6xx/7xxx generations. Obviously more money will get me generally a better GPU, I am looking for best card for the pricing along the above guidelines (Max @ 30fps).
Two Questions:
1. Should I be worried about the reports of black screens around 15 minutes into gaming for ~5% of 7870s? Or better yet, is there a fix?
2. Am I flawed in thinking the 7870 is best for the price?
Additional Information/Questions:
I may at some point buy a second monitor but this would not be for gaming i.e. Teamspeak, browsing... all while in-game. Does that affect anything?
I may not purchase any GPU for a couple months should I be considering price drops for 670/79xx?
Just for reference:
AMD FX-8150 at 3.6GHz
ASUS M5A97 MOBO
2x8GB 1600 GSkill RAM