2x3gb GPU's or higher end card?

JTER

Hi Guys,

I had a previous thread couple of months ago but never got around to purchasing or building. I am in the states but always value the solid advice and builds you make for others. I have been lurking ever since checking some out but thought I would pick your brain on the below:

Newegg has some good deals going where I can get 2 660ti's 3gb for $460 ( 400 after 30rebate on each) or 2 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 3GB for $440 ( 400 after rebates)

http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Sep-0-2013/SummersEndBlowout12/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL091213&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL091213-_-EMC-091213-Index-_-E0-_-Item&

Or would I be better off getting a higher card now and picking up another later when they drop to 200ish mark?

This is my first build so just looking for advice on what to go with these cards and an i53570k/i54670k? If u could pick them on Hardwareversand I can find the parts over here. Thanks a million.

Appreciate your time!


1. What is your budget? 1500ish

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming - Skyrim, Rome 2, BF4 etc etc.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes 7 or 8??

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No- have 3tb external HD so dont need much -

5. Do you need a monitor? No

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 1920x1080 , upgrading to 1440p before Christmas

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Keyboard and mouse

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes

9. When are you purchasing? within a week

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Nope.

Media999

Higher End Card all the way id say.

JTER

Okay thanks, so a single Gtx770 is enough for a 27inch 1440p monitor? Or a similar 400ish card.

Media999

Lots of videos on Youtube of people running 27" 1440p no bother on a 770.

BloodBath

Definitely go or the dual 7950's for 1440p. They will **** all over a 770 gtx and will have enough power for the foreseeable future.

770's are not good value.

JTER

Thanks Bloodbath! I was thinking I would need more than 2gb for 1440p alright. Now just to sort out the rest.

Reckon the below deals are sound buys?

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) $69.99

COMBO
$244 for COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case and 850W Coolermaster PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1425301

Is that case worth the money or is it overpriced?

TOTAL SO FAR 747.95
Thanks
Appreciate the advice!

BloodBath

Which 7950 brand/model are you going for?

I'm not a big fan of the case but it is good quality and has good cooling. As long as you like it that's all that counts. The price seems reasonable for the 2 of them.

I would want a more power efficient psu for running a crossfired 7950 system though. Ideally gold rated or better.

I'd be worried about the noise levels of 2 cards as well. The Nanoxia DS1 is on Newegg as well. For the same money you could get this combo.

Nanoxia DS1

Windowed version

Corsair 750w hx

You can get the 850w psu for $25 more although I'd say 750 is plenty. 850w might run a bit more efficient. I'd add a couple of extra 140mm case fans as well.

JTER

Noted ! Haven't purchased yet, I'm out and about right now but I will check these out later . Thanks !

JTER

Parts will be delivered this week!

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)

2 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16

COOLER MASTER RR-H101-22FK-RI 80mm Long life sleeve bearing CPU Cooler

Intel DIE' NAMIC GIVE AWAY

Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/240G 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (Stand-Alone Drive)

Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Z87X 3D LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active

Corsair Carbide Series 330R (CC-9011024-WW) Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Quiet Computer Case

6 free games thanks to the reward. Let me know if there are any on the list that you are looking for Bloodbath and I'll gladly send you a code or two

Total $1230

Just gotta sort out windows ( thinking of 90 day trial of W8) and few extra fans now.

Anyone know which is the best option for 1440p monitor? yamakasi and qnix are available here for about $350-400(perfect pixel guarantee) . Options also include Matte, glossy, tempered glass. Any advice always appreciated.

Thanks