building a computer! (finally)

[skoch26]

Just different manufacturers. Either will work just fine

[Pri]

Prioritize onboard memory over the amount of fans. if the dual fan one has 2GB memory and a single fan card has 3GB, get the 3GB. The fans only really make a difference when it comes to overclocking, and I really don't see why you'd need to/want to with a 7970.

I agree with this completely.

[Dumskalle123]

Although I'm pretty sure all the 7970s have 3GB in memory.

[skoch26]

Do you have the moniter that can handle all those frames? cuz unless you do its kinda just a lot of unused power.

[Db696]

Btw, im sure you know this but make sure your power supply can handle all of that hardware.

[skoch26]

Btw, im sure you know this but make sure your power supply can handle all of that hardware.

dum got him 600W hes set

[Db696]

Lol ok
EDIT: oh lookie 200th post

[Pri]

Do you have the moniter that can handle all those frames? cuz unless you do its kinda just a lot of unused power.

As games increase in detail the frames per second he gets out of that card will lower but still provide 60 or higher frames. Enough for gaming. The point of buying a fast GPU like this is it will last longer through several generations of games.

I happen to know that card in BF3 with everything maxed will get "only" 60 frames. I'm talking 16xAA 16xAF at maximum resolution (2560x1600 on a single display or using ATi Eyefinity with multiple monitors).

[Db696]

I wish i had the money to do stuff like this. My parents won't help me financially (i don't blame them, im not spoiled) so im gonna get a job this summer. Can't wait to work at wal-greens....

[crazyspazman]

yea im basically set on gettin the gtx680 now... im not completely sure of anything about it yet, becuase its not realeased, but from what ive seen, im impressed. and @db, i have the moolah cause i have teh job. jobs suck, /end. but hey, at the end of the week, i have more money than i did on monday, so meh.