Should I trade my Msi 7870 for two 6970's? - Page 2

redeye · Jul 1, 2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phusius

My buddy in real life recently decided to Crossfire his 6970, however his PSU isn't powerful enough. (550w something I dunno) Mine is 750w Corsair Bronze.

Anyways, my question is simple. He is wanting to trade me both 6970's for my single Msi Twin Frozr 7870 Ghz edition. Worth the extra FPS power?

the right thing is to tell your buddy to upgrade his PSU, if he does not want to... get the duals... (this way if he has "barters remorse" you can say... well i told you to upgrade your PSU...

Frick · Jul 1, 2012, 01:15 PM

Considering you downgraded to your current card I'd say keep it simple and do not trade.

So no from me. But in the end it's up to you.

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Jul 1, 2012, 01:15 PM	#27
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