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[Deteriorate]

show me that GTX 680 build again please, but add 16 gigs of ram + an ok/good i7
+ a SSD, I realize how good they are now + another 1920x1080 monitor

[ikutoisahobo]

7970 has more VRAM and runs at 384 bit vs the 680's 256 bit

You don't need 16GB of RAM, 8GB is enough and 12GB is the highest you should go. You're not going to use more than 6GB under even the most heaviest tasks, unless you're doing 3D modeling.

I've included a 64GB SSD just for the OS

and that 1080p monitor you said. Single monitor gaming is waaaaay more fun than dual monitors (mostly because of that ugly bezel that comes in the way)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TYlF

[Deteriorate]

7970 has more VRAM and runs at 384 bit vs the 680's 256 bit

You don't need 16GB of RAM, 8GB is enough and 12GB is the highest you should go. You're not going to use more than 6GB under even the most heaviest tasks, unless you're doing 3D modeling.

I've included a 64GB SSD just for the OS

and that 1080p monitor you said. Single monitor gaming is waaaaay more fun than dual monitors (mostly because of that ugly bezel that comes in the way)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TYlF

Other monitor for vid editing while playing something or while multi -tasking. Also, I'm still thinking of the GTX 680, after what happened to my 6770.

[ikutoisahobo]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

[Deteriorate]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

I'll take a closer look into the 7970 later on then I guess. I'm still thinking a dual monitor display would be nice.  Didn't the GTX 680 have 4 gigs of vram?

[ikutoisahobo]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

I'll take a closer look into the 7970 later on then I guess. I'm still thinking a dual monitor display would be nice.  Didn't the GTX 680 have 4 gigs of vram?

2 as far as I remember but there is a 4GB version for like 500.

[wekillthebatman]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

I'll take a closer look into the 7970 later on then I guess. I'm still thinking a dual monitor display would be nice.  Didn't the GTX 680 have 4 gigs of vram?

2 as far as I remember but there is a 4GB version for like 500.

I know the XFX is good, but for $20 more expensive, why not this one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B6Y01Y/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1367440023&sr=8-2

[mat852]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

I'll take a closer look into the 7970 later on then I guess. I'm still thinking a dual monitor display would be nice.  Didn't the GTX 680 have 4 gigs of vram?

2 as far as I remember but there is a 4GB version for like 500.

I know the XFX is good, but for $20 more expensive, why not this one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B6Y01Y/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1367440023&sr=8-2

no get ASUS

its the best

[ikutoisahobo]

Trust me it won't happen. That's usually manufacturing defect when things don't get done right and it happens to every card, even Nvidia.

I'll take a closer look into the 7970 later on then I guess. I'm still thinking a dual monitor display would be nice.  Didn't the GTX 680 have 4 gigs of vram?

2 as far as I remember but there is a 4GB version for like 500.

I know the XFX is good, but for $20 more expensive, why not this one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B6Y01Y/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1367440023&sr=8-2

There's nothing better about that one. Both have dual fans, both run at the same clock (except yours has that OC feature) and yeah that's about it.

The XFX I suggested has DisplayPort output as well compared to the Sapphire's dual HDMI and dual DVI.

[Hella Aric]

nig you don't need an i7 most programs don't make use of the hyperthreading anyway
especially not the games
get a higher clocked i5 with an unlocked multiplier and you'll be set

[Unlmproved]

*cough*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UB67

[ikutoisahobo]

*cough*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UB67

fuk off.

but yeah gtx 680 4gb, but you lose the i7 (well he wouldn't use it to its full potential anyways)

 

[Unlmproved]

*cough*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UB67

fuk off.

but yeah gtx 680 4gb, but you lose the i7 (well he wouldn't use it to its full potential anyways)

Because an i7 is just an i5 with HT, and that doesn't make a difference when gaming.

[ikutoisahobo]

*cough*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UB67

fuk off.

but yeah gtx 680 4gb, but you lose the i7 (well he wouldn't use it to its full potential anyways)

Because an i7 is just an i5 with HT, and that doesn't make a difference when gaming.

[Unlmproved]

*cough*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UB67

fuk off.

but yeah gtx 680 4gb, but you lose the i7 (well he wouldn't use it to its full potential anyways)

Because an i7 is just an i5 with HT, and that doesn't make a difference when gaming.

Yes, but he said he wnated one.