Author Topic: Which is better video card? (Read 1610 times)

Glassy · September 10, 2012, 09:35:13 PM

Alright, I just saved a ton of money by redoing my cart. So. Which should I get?

SAPPHIRE 100355OCL Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card OC Version
ASUS HD7770-2GD5 Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P3-1469-KR GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Or do You guys have anything else in mind? (Under $240 would be great)

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This type of thing is my weak spot.. Energy I know nothing about how much energy this stuff takes in. This is it. Im ordering tonight. But I need to know if this PSU can support this stuff?

PSU

RAIDMAX Blackstone series RX-700AC 700W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Parts

ASUS 24X DVD Burner

Antec DF-85 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

ASUS HD7770-2GD5 Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL

ASUS P8Z77-V LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2GHz (3.6GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i53470

Grand Total: $1,240.28 (Including OS, PSU and Monitor)

Thanks guys.

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NASAboy3000 · September 10, 2012, 09:39:52 PM

I don't know what exactly you would need for that system, but a general rule is if you think its enough you should probably go one step further. Never skimp out on a PSU, because if that thing goes out your out a thousand bucks. I would probably buy a 1000w just to be safe and keep it future-proof.

Arnold · September 10, 2012, 09:40:02 PM

You could just add up all the wattage yourself,

but yes - it should work just fine.

Glassy · September 10, 2012, 09:41:25 PM

I'm way over budget. My original one was $1,000 I'm way above that. :( I think I'll get a 1000W later on when I save enough money for that as well.

NASAboy3000 · September 10, 2012, 09:44:19 PM

Yeah if it adds up to less than 700w go for it. Just keep in mind when you upgrade you will probably have to get a better PSU.

Glassy · September 10, 2012, 09:44:31 PM

Alright, For now I'm going to stick with a 700W PSU. Then I will upgrade to a 1000W. But yah. If my dad sees the price increased (Because hes loaning me the $200 atm) hes going to flip. lol.