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| System Name | Awesomesauce 4.3 | Laptop (MSI GE72VR 6RF Apache Pro-023) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-5820K 4.16GHz 1.28v/3GHz 1.05v uncore | Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 3.1GHz |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-X99-UD5 WiFi LGA2011-v3| Stock |
| Cooling | Corsair H100i v2 w/ 2x EK Vardar F4-120ER + various 120/140mm case fans | Stock |
| Memory | G.Skill RJ-4 16GB DDR4-2666 CL15 quad channel | 12GB DDR4-2133 |
| Video Card(s) | EVGA GTX 1080 Ti Hybrid SC2 11GB @ 2012/5151 boost | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB +200/+500 + Intel 530 |
| Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 500GB + Seagate 3TB 7200RPM + others | Kingston 256GB M.2 SATA + 1TB 7200RPM |
| Display(s) | Acer G257HU 1440p 60Hz AH-IPS 4ms | 17.3" 1920*1080 60Hz wide angle TN notebook panel |
| Case | Fractal Design Define XL R2 | MSI |
| Audio Device(s) | Creative Sound Blaster Z | Realtek with quad stereo speakers and subwoofer |
| Power Supply | Corsair HX850i Platinum | 19.5v 180w Delta brick |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro x64 | Windows 10 Home x64 |
Hey guys,
I apologize if there have been threads before this one about this subject, but I have been seriously considering a new card if I can sell my old one. I've heard different pros and cons about each, but I want to know if anything has really changed in the last month or two.
What I'm looking for/asking:
-A card around $400 (so cheap 7950 or GTX 670). I'd probably pay a bit more for a full size 670 if I were going that route. Is it even worth upgrading? I do get pretty good framerates generally but it does alternate between decent and "stuttery" in many cases.
-Must drive a 1080p 120Hz DL-DVI monitor at 120Hz without any 3D technology enabled, and support 120Hz in all 2D/3D games or tasks. Heard some complaints about the newer cards not being able to do this well or with VSYNC enabled?
-Will be replacing a Sapphire 100312-3SR HD 6950 2GB that has a factory unlocked second BIOS to 6970 @ 800/1250, and will be going in the i7 machine in my system specs. I'd hope to have a noticeable performance boost and equal/lower power consumption if applicable. Would like to OC a bit as well, possibly. I haven't had any real problems with my 6950 driver-wise, and would prefer to not have a card that crashes my system or craps out consistently.
Those are my main concerns. My other concern is what I can probably get for my 6950 2GB factory unlocked on somewhere such as these forums. I still have the box and probably all the accessories as well excluding the Dirt3 coupon (some accessories are unopened). Card has been kept pretty clean, fans are in great shape and there are no VRM burns. Spent much of its time at 840/1325 (CCC limits, stock voltage).
Thanks for any input and help you guys can offer me.
I apologize if there have been threads before this one about this subject, but I have been seriously considering a new card if I can sell my old one. I've heard different pros and cons about each, but I want to know if anything has really changed in the last month or two.
What I'm looking for/asking:
-A card around $400 (so cheap 7950 or GTX 670). I'd probably pay a bit more for a full size 670 if I were going that route. Is it even worth upgrading? I do get pretty good framerates generally but it does alternate between decent and "stuttery" in many cases.
-Must drive a 1080p 120Hz DL-DVI monitor at 120Hz without any 3D technology enabled, and support 120Hz in all 2D/3D games or tasks. Heard some complaints about the newer cards not being able to do this well or with VSYNC enabled?
-Will be replacing a Sapphire 100312-3SR HD 6950 2GB that has a factory unlocked second BIOS to 6970 @ 800/1250, and will be going in the i7 machine in my system specs. I'd hope to have a noticeable performance boost and equal/lower power consumption if applicable. Would like to OC a bit as well, possibly. I haven't had any real problems with my 6950 driver-wise, and would prefer to not have a card that crashes my system or craps out consistently.
Those are my main concerns. My other concern is what I can probably get for my 6950 2GB factory unlocked on somewhere such as these forums. I still have the box and probably all the accessories as well excluding the Dirt3 coupon (some accessories are unopened). Card has been kept pretty clean, fans are in great shape and there are no VRM burns. Spent much of its time at 840/1325 (CCC limits, stock voltage).
Thanks for any input and help you guys can offer me.
