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frumper15 wrote:I don't think we know your monitor resolution. I'm running a 5850 and playing borderlands and BF3 at quality and speeds I've happy with running 1920x1200 resolution. Definitely an SSD. See if you can snag a Samsung 830 before they're all gone - 256 would be nice. That should leave you $300 or so - some more memory wouldn't hurt - $50 would easily get you 8GB - I just got 8GB for $25 so there's a potential to pay less. You could also go for a 128gb SSD of the modern,reliable variety for $100 or so, some RAM for anotehr $40-50 and that should leave you $350 for a nice graphics upgrade. It's also hard to argue with getting a really nice monitor that will last you longer than just about any other component you can buy.
steel-the-deal wrote:--I also looked up the Samsung 256GB 830 SSD and they are out of stock at newegg . what do yall think about this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820239045
steel-the-deal wrote:Thanks yogi. I've been looking around a bit and saw good reviews on the gtx 660. With my specs, would grabbing two of these for sli be a smart option?
yogibbear wrote:His $500 is bang on the mark for the 7950 ($300) and the Samsung 830 256GB combined ($199). Can't see how you can spend the money any better.
The single 7950 is MORE than enough for 1080p and comes with 3 games. Huge value.
@OP don't do CF/SLI yet. I think Nvidia/AMD have proven it is still not worth it as it doesn't provide a benefit to minimum FPS enough to prove its worth + inside the frame reviews show the crappy micro-stutter issues as the other guys are suggesting.
Arclight wrote:Not exactly. That new review definitely shows that something wonky is going on with the 7950 in combination with the new drivers, Win8, etc., but the games bundled with the 7950 still outweigh the value of the 660 Ti at that point, IMO. As long as you want one of those games, it's a better deal.But, but the recent revisited review of the 7950 vs 660Ti shows the 660Ti would be the better choice at that price point.
superjawes wrote:IMO. As long as you want one of those games, it's [7950] a better deal.
steel-the-deal wrote:Kind of broke right now and need to capitalize on the 6 month no interest deal from newegg.
Here is what I'm looking at:
GPU-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127667
SSD-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820239045
Liquid CPU cooler-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835181010it puts me at $502 which qualifies me for the 6th month no interest plan...what do you guys think?
steel-the-deal wrote:Kind of broke right now and need to capitalize on the 6 month no interest deal from newegg.
ludi wrote:steel-the-deal wrote:Kind of broke right now and need to capitalize on the 6 month no interest deal from newegg.
Here is what I'm looking at:
GPU-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127667
SSD-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820239045
Liquid CPU cooler-- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835181010it puts me at $502 which qualifies me for the 6th month no interest plan...what do you guys think?
Uh, what do I think? I think that spending half a grand you don't have, on entertainment gear you don't need, which could theoretically depreciate faster than the payment schedule, is not a smart way to upgrade.
steel-the-deal wrote:I must be in the wrong place, I thought this was a place where people find unique ways to waste money on frivolous pieces of tech that the average person doesn't need...
superjawes wrote:steel-the-deal wrote:I must be in the wrong place, I thought this was a place where people find unique ways to waste money on frivolous pieces of tech that the average person doesn't need...
Don't misunderstand us...we're all for wasting money on things that might seem frivolous, but we only spend money we HAVE. As yogi pointed out, it sounds like you're taking on $500 in debt for this and not actually spending $500.
You might put yourself in a much better position by saving up the $500 (or more) over six months and getting something much better without taking on any debt...
yogibbear wrote:And here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 ... ERNAL.htmlsteel-the-deal wrote:In stock here: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74136--I also looked up the Samsung 256GB 830 SSD and they are out of stock at newegg