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Monotype · 12-02-2012, 21:16

Yes, that would be well covered by 450W. The 7750 and 7770 are being released in three days so they could be a worthwhile alternative.

What's the budget for the monitor?

SpankThru · 12-02-2012, 21:26

Im not sure, I guess i want a bare minimum decent one , doesn't need to be HD or anything maybe 100€ or less? as long as it gives a good picture

Would the 450w be able for the new cards + wont the new cards be really expensive?
Thanks

Monotype · 12-02-2012, 22:18

The new cards being released on the 15th are the 7750 and 7770. They won't be too expensive because they're just midrange cards.
The rest of the 7000 series - the 7850 and 7870 are due to be released in early March and will certainly be more expensive.

The estimate in price for the 7750 & 7770 is $99-$159. You can't convert that directly to euro as hardware is a bit more expensive here. That's about the range of the 6750, 6770 and 6850 at the moment on US site newegg, the range of these in euro shops are €80-€140 or so. You could probably add a bit more for it being a new product and the shop getting a cut but I think that €90-150 is a credible range for these cards at a competitive online seller.

Monitor... how about:
http://www2.hardwareversand.de/artic....jsp?aid=51957

SpankThru · 12-02-2012, 23:50

that looks great thanks

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 14:11

Hi, dont mean to butt in here,
just see your talking about graphics cards and I was looking at them
and I really have no clue. what would you recommend for games like Skyrim
and Deus ex? some around the100-150 mark?

**deconduo** · 14-02-2012, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMc95

Hi, dont mean to butt in here,
just see your talking about graphics cards and I was looking at them
and I really have no clue. what would you recommend for games like Skyrim
and Deus ex? some around the100-150 mark?

If you can find a 6870 for around €140-150 that would be ideal. However you'd want to make sure your PSU is enough to handle it as well.

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 14:39

i have this one http://www1.hardwareversand.de/artic...0074&agid=1627
that ok?

and is this the G/C you were on about? http://www2.hardwareversand.de/artic...id=1004&apop=4

aperture_nuig · 14-02-2012, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMc95

i have this one http://www1.hardwareversand.de/artic...0074&agid=1627
that ok?

and is this the G/C you were on about? http://www2.hardwareversand.de/artic...id=1004&apop=4

Yep that's the one he was talking about. I have an XFX 6870 and it's loads for Deus Ex, Skyrim, and battlefield. Gorgeous graphics for the price

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 14:45

What do you mean XFX?

and is that power supply enough?

Monotype · 14-02-2012, 14:49

XFX is the brand of the card, like the one you linked earlier is Sapphire. The internals are still made by AMD but the companies who brand the cards take care of different cooling fans, warranties, returns, boxing etc.

A good quality 450W like the one above is enough for most systems with a 6870.

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 14:58

oh right i get you i was wondering why there was so many different ones.

do prices vary much with the different companies?

Monotype · 14-02-2012, 15:31

Yeah, they do vary a bit. Some companies will have several lines of the same card with different cooling solutions and overclocking or varying RAM amounts. Most of the companies are okay as you're getting nearly the same product. It's no harm to have a quick search for the reputation of any company or any difficulties with a particular version of a card. Be wary of any card that's considerably cheaper than the rest of the bunch.

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 15:41

so which would be better with say these?
http://www.dabs.ie/products/xfx-ati-...?q=6870&src=16
http://www.dabs.ie/products/sapphire...?q=6870&src=16

LittleMc95 · 14-02-2012, 15:42

just noticed is there a difference in the radeon 6870 and radeon HD 6870?

Monotype · 14-02-2012, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMc95

so which would be better with say these?
http://www.dabs.ie/products/xfx-ati-...?q=6870&src=16
http://www.dabs.ie/products/sapphire...?q=6870&src=16

They're nearly identical. Same speeds. The XFX mentions that it has mini displayport instead of displayport connection, but it's likely that you won't be using these anyway as most monitors use DVI.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMc95

just noticed is there a difference in the radeon 6870 and radeon HD 6870?

No.

12-02-2012, 22:18	#18
Monotype Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Krakatoa Posts: 5,373 Adverts \| Friends	The new cards being released on the 15th are the 7750 and 7770. They won't be too expensive because they're just midrange cards. The rest of the 7000 series - the 7850 and 7870 are due to be released in early March and will certainly be more expensive. The estimate in price for the 7750 & 7770 is $99-$159. You can't convert that directly to euro as hardware is a bit more expensive here. That's about the range of the 6750, 6770 and 6850 at the moment on US site newegg, the range of these in euro shops are €80-€140 or so. You could probably add a bit more for it being a new product and the shop getting a cut but I think that €90-150 is a credible range for these cards at a competitive online seller. Monitor... how about: http://www2.hardwareversand.de/artic....jsp?aid=51957 Last edited by Monotype; 12-02-2012 at 22:26.

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12-02-2012, 21:16	#16
Monotype Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Krakatoa Posts: 5,373 Adverts \| Friends	Yes, that would be well covered by 450W. The 7750 and 7770 are being released in three days so they could be a worthwhile alternative. What's the budget for the monitor?

12-02-2012, 21:26	#17
SpankThru Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 35 Adverts \| Friends	Im not sure, I guess i want a bare minimum decent one , doesn't need to be HD or anything maybe 100€ or less? as long as it gives a good picture Would the 450w be able for the new cards + wont the new cards be really expensive? Thanks

12-02-2012, 23:50	#19
SpankThru Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 35 Adverts \| Friends	that looks great thanks

14-02-2012, 14:11	#20
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, dont mean to butt in here, just see your talking about graphics cards and I was looking at them and I really have no clue. what would you recommend for games like Skyrim and Deus ex? some around the100-150 mark?

14-02-2012, 14:39	#22
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	i have this one http://www1.hardwareversand.de/artic...0074&agid=1627 that ok? and is this the G/C you were on about? http://www2.hardwareversand.de/artic...id=1004&apop=4

14-02-2012, 14:45	#24
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	What do you mean XFX? and is that power supply enough?

14-02-2012, 14:49	#25
Monotype Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Krakatoa Posts: 5,373 Adverts \| Friends	XFX is the brand of the card, like the one you linked earlier is Sapphire. The internals are still made by AMD but the companies who brand the cards take care of different cooling fans, warranties, returns, boxing etc. A good quality 450W like the one above is enough for most systems with a 6870.

14-02-2012, 14:58	#26
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	oh right i get you i was wondering why there was so many different ones. do prices vary much with the different companies?

14-02-2012, 15:31	#27
Monotype Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Krakatoa Posts: 5,373 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah, they do vary a bit. Some companies will have several lines of the same card with different cooling solutions and overclocking or varying RAM amounts. Most of the companies are okay as you're getting nearly the same product. It's no harm to have a quick search for the reputation of any company or any difficulties with a particular version of a card. Be wary of any card that's considerably cheaper than the rest of the bunch.

14-02-2012, 15:41	#28
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	so which would be better with say these? http://www.dabs.ie/products/xfx-ati-...?q=6870&src=16 http://www.dabs.ie/products/sapphire...?q=6870&src=16

14-02-2012, 15:42	#29
LittleMc95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 110 Adverts \| Friends	just noticed is there a difference in the radeon 6870 and radeon HD 6870?