Graphics card for 3+ years on IVY

[goodboy16h]

Hello;

I would like to know which would be a better GFX option, considering (In order of preferences listed):
3+ Years (High settings - no ultra - @ 1080p)
Smoothness in frames (i.e. no stray frames below 20 fps)
Price as listed
Cooler temperature
Both System1 & System2
Preference to nVidia
Not considering power
Not considering extra OC

540$: HD 7970 (not GHZ edition) GV-R797OC-3GD - Core Clock OC to 1000MHz
490$: Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2GB Graphic Card
410$: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Graphic Card (GV-R795WF3-3GD : not the B version, can I convert this model?)

I know prices are high but these are the best which are available here.

I am inclined towards 670 but 7950 is promising too, I just don't have any ideas about its future proofness vs 670.

THANKS


System 1
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i5 3570K @4.4
Hyper 212 Evo
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600Mhz - Heat spreader
Decent case with fans (CM HAFXM or C70)
Corsair GS600W
Intel 520 - 128GB SSD
Caviar Black 512 GB
Seagate 1 TB

System 2
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i5 3570 @ 3.7
Hyper 212 Evo
Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600Mhz - Heat spreader
Coolermaster Storm Enforcer with fans
Corsair GS600W
Intel 520 - 128GB SSD
Caviar Black 512 GB
Seagate 1 TB

 

[lakedude]

Both System1 & System2

So you are getting 2 video cards? If so I'd be tempted to get one of each of your favorites rather than 2 of the same. That way you will have the strengths of both.

 

[philipma1957]

where is here? why are your choices so small?

 

[magomago]

why not spend less and then upgrade again in 3 years time?

 

[Durvelle27]

HD 7970 GHz would be the best card choice

 

[goodboy16h]

Other shops are charging way more extra. Shipping is not an option due to high shipment charges and then hassle in warranties.

Not for both systems. I have not purchased. I will buy one of the two listed.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Nothing below 20fps? There will always be some game that drops there. Crysis 3 most likely...

 

[RussianSensation]

Is that GTX670 a reference card or a Windforce GTX670?

If that's a reference 670 card, then it has an annoying crackling sound for the fan and it will be barely faster than that 900mhz WF3 7950. Also, if you go with System 1 or System 2, does that alter how much you can afford to spend on the GPU?

 

[goodboy16h]

Its a windforce.

System1 or System2 depends on OC CPU only and will have nothing to do with GPU selection

 

[RussianSensation]

Since you prefer NV, what else can we say? Just get the Windforce 3x. It's an excellent choice. You won't be disappointed.