Looking to upgrade my current video card from a AMD HD6870 to something like a AMD R9 270x.....it always seems after I make a purchase, my model is already out dated:)
With that said, do people think 2GB is enough video memory and enough of a difference of having only 1GB, which I have already? Should I just hold off for a couple more revisions?
I am an AMD fanboy (never a single issue) so looking to stay in the family....
more cant hurt. Im guessing that the RAM is ddr5?
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 01, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
more cant hurt. Im guessing that the RAM is ddr5?
Correct it is ddr5...
its only $200 at Newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 01, 2014, 11:46:14 AM
its only $200 at Newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761
That's exactly the one I was thinking about....get 2 free games and a gift card with it....I think it might make a good Father's day gift:)
whoops actually this one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150686&cm_re=r9_270x-_-14-150-686-_-Product
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Sounds like they think a no brainer...
ya think? lol
QuoteThe new Radeon R9 270X is on average a massive 78 percent quicker than the Radeon HD 6870, which makes this conclusion a no-brainer. Upgrading from the HD 6870 to a Radeon R9 270X is an all reasonable descision.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 02, 2014, 06:10:54 PM
ya think? lol
QuoteThe new Radeon R9 270X is on average a massive 78 percent quicker than the Radeon HD 6870, which makes this conclusion a no-brainer. Upgrading from the HD 6870 to a Radeon R9 270X is an all reasonable descision.
It's easy for them to say...I still need to shell out $200:)
I aint flush by any stretch of the imagination but thats not a bad price at all.
that last card I got is a Radeon 5750 for $120 or so. that R9 will crush any game I'm really going to play.
ALB looked great and ran fine with the 5750 so I can only imagine it with something current.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 02, 2014, 07:51:14 PM
I aint flush by any stretch of the imagination but thats not a bad price at all.
that last card I got is a Radeon 5750 for $120 or so. that R9 will crush any game I'm really going to play.
ALB looked great and ran fine with the 5750 so I can only imagine it with something current.
True, plus you get two free games and a $20 gift card...those alone are worth $100...so really just a $100 for the card:)
you might be able to sell your old one on ebay or something.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 02, 2014, 07:59:01 PM
you might be able to sell your old one on ebay or something.
I was thinking the same....we have some local site that people sell stuff...even if I just get $20-30 better than nothing.
And I am an idiot.....I actually currently have a HD6850, not HD6870.....guess likely even a greater gap in performance:) Don't know what I was thinking....
HA! I had to go look at the box in the closet to confirm the card I have.
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So ended up with a pretty good deal for a XFX R9 270x card......for $179 I got the following.
- The card itself
- 2 Free New Games
- $20 gift card
So thinking by the time I take advantage of the free games and gift card, the video card itself cost me less than a $100:) Not too bad....
not bad at all.
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 04, 2014, 05:36:33 PM
not bad at all.
For sure....now I just have to wait until Father's day to try the darn thing out:)
So new card arrived yesterday but wife actually make me wait to Father's Day to use:)
She is evil!!!
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I believe the card I purchased indicated the cords come with it, so hopefully I am all set...
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on June 07, 2014, 06:28:21 AM
So new card arrived yesterday but wife actually make me wait to Father's Day to use:)
She is evil!!!
How tech savvy is she?
Tell her you need to install it to make sure it works but you promise not to actually 'use it' until next sunday. ;)
ooooooooooo - its a good one
on a serious note - how long have you got to return faulty kit?
Good idea!
I actually could take it out of the box and she likely would never even know if I put it back..with all the packaging it is heavy already:)
But I would feel guilty for the kids...I guess only one week to go.
didnt this happen to you with WiF?!
you could install it when no ones home and put the old card in the new cards box.
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 08, 2014, 08:49:20 AM
didnt this happen to you with WiF?!
Darn gifts!!!!!
But my experience with this card better play out better than WIF......my biggest game mistake in a long time!!!
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 08, 2014, 09:17:27 AM
you could install it when no ones home and put the old card in the new cards box.
i think our grim gets bouts of the guilt when hes cheating
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 08, 2014, 09:22:21 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on June 08, 2014, 09:17:27 AM
you could install it when no ones home and put the old card in the new cards box.
i think our grim gets bouts of the guilt when hes cheating
So true.....:(
Tomorrow is the day:) Now I just need a brand new fancy graphic consuming game to buy:)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on June 14, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
Tomorrow is the day:) Now I just need a brand new fancy graphic consuming game to buy:)
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