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post #1 of 6
7/10/12 at 10:19am
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Hi im wondering which video card to get im primary a gamer and i play on a 1920x1080 res Single screen. Im upgrading from a 4890 smile.gif it still max max payne 3 and other similar game.

I dont want to overkill, i want something that will last for the next 2 years with game fully maxed.

Those are my current personal choices.
1 -gtx 480 for 200$
2- 7870 for 300$
3- 7890 not out yet
5- gtx 660 ti not out yet

Dont want to waste more then 350$

Im willing to wait maybe 2 months for the newcomers 660 ti and 7890 if they come out in that range. TY thumb.gif
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post #2 of 6
7/10/12 at 10:21am
If you can, I would sell current card then buy a 670.
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7/10/12 at 11:17am
The gtx 670 is on sale on various sites for under $400 and would be worth every penny compared to other cards for price/performance.
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7/10/12 at 11:38am
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Also upgraded from a 480 super overclock and bought a gigabyte gtx 670 oc, Difference is night and day in terms of noise & heat, Games are certainly smoother and faster. Nice upgrade overall and the gtx 480's still sell for good $$$
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7/10/12 at 11:56am
No pont in spending 300 bucks on HD 7870 when you can get a HD 7950 for as low as USD 340

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

This card is the best high end card price perf wise in the market. It overclocks well and is close to HD 7970 clock for clock. thumb.gif
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7/10/12 at 12:40pm
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Ty, i cant find the 670 lower then 400$ in canada but the 7950 339$ that fit my budget well ty.
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