Want to order now, best GPU for under £300

NdMk2o1o · Aug 2, 2012, 09:34 PM

So as title suggests, fastest GPU for under £300 am a little bit confused between a 7950 for £250, 7970 for £300+ and GTX 670 for £300+ need some help.

Can the 7950 OC to 670 speeds? alternatively can the 670 oc beyond 680 speeds? is the 7970 a consideration with the previous cards I mentioned at these price points??

FreedomEclipse · Aug 2, 2012, 09:51 PM

I recommend a gtx 670. It can be overclocked to 680 speeds

Bo$$ · Aug 2, 2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FreedomEclipse

I recommend a gtx 670. It can be overclocked to 680 speeds

+1 good idea

NdMk2o1o · Aug 2, 2012, 09:54 PM

Is SLI 570 an option compared to a 670 or not? can get an Gigabyte Windforce 3 OC 670 for £300 and possibly sell my 570 for £150??? or grab a new 570 for £200...

Crap Daddy · Aug 2, 2012, 10:01 PM

Forget the 7950. SLI is not an option because a.) you PSU is a bit borlderline and b.) you'll have only 1.29 GB VRAM available for you high resolution. It's between the 670 and the 7970. On paper the 7970 is a tad better hence the higher price but in reality they are very close.

cmaxvt · Aug 2, 2012, 10:07 PM

I dunno how often I have to say this, but CrapDaddy is just about always right (99.97936% I think).

Depend on resolution, your choice is between 7970 and 670. both can overclock beyond a 680 stock (but a 680 can OC too :P)

If you plan on having higher res (1600p+) then go 7970. If you don't, go 670.

MxPhenom 216 · Aug 2, 2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cmaxvt

I dunno how often I have to say this, but CrapDaddy is just about always right (99.97936% I think).

Depend on resolution, your choice is between 7970 and 670. both can overclock beyond a 680 stock (but a 680 can OC too :P)

If you plan on having higher res (1600p+) then go 7970. If you don't, go 670.

honestly, I have been thinking the same thing the last week or 2.

Crap Daddy · Aug 2, 2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nvidiaintelftw

honestly, I have been thinking the same thing the last week or 2.

I'm embarrassed.

NdMk2o1o · Aug 2, 2012, 10:20 PM

670 DCII or DC II TOP?

Outback Bronze · Aug 2, 2012, 10:23 PM

7970 and clock it like a demon. Very hard to beat.

Crap Daddy · Aug 2, 2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

670 DCII or DC II TOP?

DC II TOP was reported on various forums to have some instability problems. It's a preoverclocked card if you fancy that but it won't guarantee you it can go higher than the DCII.

Bo$$ · Aug 2, 2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

670 DCII or DC II TOP?

I'd go for an MSI or a Gigabyte, Asus are nice, but the others have a cracking warranty and less stability issues.
Plus they are quiet as hell

Aug 2, 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
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