Video Card Upgrade from dual 6870's

drade · Dec 25, 2012, 07:09 PM

Thinking about upgrading my video card with my christmas bonus.

Been looking at a gtx 580 classified pro edition

Or the 660ti

Max price range: 400$

Looking for 3gb, 300+ bit type card

I do overclock, and plan to convert to liquid cooling in January for the card

Protagonist · Dec 25, 2012, 07:16 PM

For $400 you can easily get a Nvidia Geforce GTX 670 or a AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB

AMD Radeons HD 7970s
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lyndonguitar · Dec 25, 2012, 07:21 PM

yup, there is still a single card at the $400 range, GTX 670/HD 7970 3GB, so go for it. always go for the single card. as long as you have the money

If you have the $400 right now, don't even consider doing dual GPUs

oops i misunderstood the OP., +1 to post above

Jack1n · Dec 25, 2012, 07:28 PM

PNY VCGGTX670XPB GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5...

280$ for a 670 thats a steal.

Crap Daddy · Dec 25, 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack1n

PNY VCGGTX670XPB GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5...

280$ for a 670 thats a steal.

Yep. Also you cand get BL2 and ACIII. Even if the shoddy fan comes off (it's the short PCB Nvidia version) it still is a great deal. SLI GTX670 at $560!

jormungand · Jan 2, 2013, 01:29 AM

my personal choice gtx 670, but if you are going water and OC hd 7970 sounds the winner.

eidairaman1 · Jan 2, 2013, 02:03 AM

i wouldnt even waste time on the 660 series, go witha 670, 680, or 7950, 7970

DarkOCean · Jan 3, 2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jormungand

my personal choice gtx 670, but if you are going water and OC hd 7970 sounds the winner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcansin

good,i want get it,my personal choice gtx 670, but if you are going water and OC hd 7970 sounds the winner.

Same guy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by drade

Thinking about upgrading my video card with my christmas bonus.

Been looking at a gtx 580 classified pro edition

Or the 660ti

Max price range: 400$

Looking for 3gb, 300+ bit type card

I do overclock, and plan to convert to liquid cooling in January for the card

Why do you even look at gt 580 anymore?

3gb 384bit - 7970 it is then.

GamerGuy · Jan 3, 2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkOCean

3gb 384bit - 7970 it is then.

Annnnnd we have a winner here!

I like the HD7970 so much......I bought three!!!

Not dissing the GTX670 either, if OP want to go GTX670, especially the one at a bargain price, why the heck not?!

Heck, I like the GTX670 a lot as well, so much.....I scored two!

Melvis · Jan 3, 2013, 10:47 AM

I would think 2 6870's would be plenty??

HossHuge · Jan 3, 2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Melvis

I would think 2 6870's would be plenty??

This^^ especially at 1080p. You won't notice a difference.

or at least wait til the 8000 series comes out.

Dec 25, 2012, 07:09 PM	#1
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Dec 25, 2012, 07:16 PM	#2
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