750M sli vs 7790 crossfire

sigma · Nov 14, 2013

hi guys looking to get some feedback it's time for me to upgrade my system and i'm debating getting a Y510 with 750M sli or building a new system with 7790 crossfire.

looking to play some newer games like metro far cry and max payne but also lots of older games from hl2 to mass effect 3.

my main question is would the 750m sli be a good enough solution or will i be kicking myself over the performance

EarthDog · Nov 14, 2013

New rig but with older midranged CFx cards? Why?

OTOH, 750M is slow too.

What are you goals here? What resolution would your monitor be? What is your budget for this new system? I just don't think 2 midrange cards is a good idea, ever quite frankly. A single more powerful card has less hassle overall.

sigma · Nov 14, 2013

My budget is 1000 only thing I have is a case and a DVD writer

EarthDog · Nov 14, 2013

EarthDog said:
What are you goals here? What resolution would your monitor be?

...

The monitor is not included in that budget is it?

sigma · Nov 14, 2013

No I'd make due with my old 19" LCD for now and upgrade later .... The world of monitors is a whole different topic and research

suraswami · Nov 14, 2013

single 7950?

EarthDog · Nov 14, 2013

sigma said:
No I'd make due with my old 19" LCD for now and upgrade later .... The world of monitors is a whole different topic and research

So....... 1920x1080 is the resolution?

sigma · Nov 14, 2013

yes we can assume 1080P resolution for now and also this is the resolution of the Y510P

so the aim here for me really is to keep the budget under 1000 not including monitor and be able to play some of the newer games at the above resolution.

EarthDog · Nov 14, 2013

4670K
Z87 mobo
280x
2x4GB DDR3
500W PSU

Red_Machine · Nov 14, 2013

Why are you talking about laptop GPUs in a desktop machine?

EarthDog · Nov 14, 2013

I thought the choice was between a laptop and a desltop.. otherwise, who the hell knows.

Bo$$ · Nov 14, 2013

depends if you need a laptop

sigma · Nov 14, 2013

Well the laptop being a all in one solution and under 1k was very tempting..... And for all intents and purposes I'm starting from scratch

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Cooling	corsair H55
Memory	8GB XMS3
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Storage	2x ssd 120GB (raid 0)
Display(s)	some 19" ancient lcd
Case	XB HAF evo
Audio Device(s)	on-board
Power Supply	650W
Software	win 7

Processor	FX-8120
Motherboard	Asus crosshair iv formula
Cooling	corsair H55
Memory	8GB XMS3
Video Card(s)	R9 270X
Storage	2x ssd 120GB (raid 0)
Display(s)	some 19" ancient lcd
Case	XB HAF evo
Audio Device(s)	on-board
Power Supply	650W
Software	win 7

Processor	FX-8120
Motherboard	Asus crosshair iv formula
Cooling	corsair H55
Memory	8GB XMS3
Video Card(s)	R9 270X
Storage	2x ssd 120GB (raid 0)
Display(s)	some 19" ancient lcd
Case	XB HAF evo
Audio Device(s)	on-board
Power Supply	650W
Software	win 7

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Audio Device(s)	Built-in Realtek
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Motherboard	Asus crosshair iv formula
Cooling	corsair H55
Memory	8GB XMS3
Video Card(s)	R9 270X
Storage	2x ssd 120GB (raid 0)
Display(s)	some 19" ancient lcd
Case	XB HAF evo
Audio Device(s)	on-board
Power Supply	650W
Software	win 7

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750M sli vs 7790 crossfire

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