I. Processor/CPU:3770k@4.5ghz on coolermaster air. Windows 8
II. Current Graphics Card: 5770 @975 MHz
III. Display Resolution:1920x1080 and 60 inch high end Plasma. Will eventually get a higher res TV and maybe monitor when prices come down.
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
Antec 650ea.
Older version with ONE 6+2 pci-e. Figure ill have use a 2 molex-1 six pin adaptor to run new card
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Dunno, some big Antec case I bought 3 years ago. Couple extra fans. 4 1tb 7200 rpm drives and 128gb SSD.
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
250-400ish. I would like to feel like I'm getting a deal vs full retail
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)? None
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
Maybe in future, for now no. Trying to avoid a power supply upgrade
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs? 7970 or 7950. Possibly ghz editions
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Not a big gamer. I do console game but once I beat a game I'm done with it. Some wow and the new final fantasy when its released. Cs6, Lightroom, 3d and hd movies, some folding.
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase? Yes! Something I can beat up on.
Additional Notes
Have always used radions but this 5770 has started to tear and giving me artifacts since hooked up HD TV. Seems its a common problem but really irritated that 2 gens later the driver has not been fixed. Tempted to go Nvidia just because of driver support. I like to build my pcs to be future proof for a 3 years. Only rebuilding now because kid spilled on my 965be and fried MB.
And thanks in advance!
II. Current Graphics Card: 5770 @975 MHz
III. Display Resolution:1920x1080 and 60 inch high end Plasma. Will eventually get a higher res TV and maybe monitor when prices come down.
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
Antec 650ea.
Older version with ONE 6+2 pci-e. Figure ill have use a 2 molex-1 six pin adaptor to run new card
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Dunno, some big Antec case I bought 3 years ago. Couple extra fans. 4 1tb 7200 rpm drives and 128gb SSD.
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
250-400ish. I would like to feel like I'm getting a deal vs full retail
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)? None
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
Maybe in future, for now no. Trying to avoid a power supply upgrade
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs? 7970 or 7950. Possibly ghz editions
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Not a big gamer. I do console game but once I beat a game I'm done with it. Some wow and the new final fantasy when its released. Cs6, Lightroom, 3d and hd movies, some folding.
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase? Yes! Something I can beat up on.
Additional Notes
Have always used radions but this 5770 has started to tear and giving me artifacts since hooked up HD TV. Seems its a common problem but really irritated that 2 gens later the driver has not been fixed. Tempted to go Nvidia just because of driver support. I like to build my pcs to be future proof for a 3 years. Only rebuilding now because kid spilled on my 965be and fried MB.
And thanks in advance!
. The games Dad (me) really cares about will be single player console type games. I enjoyed offline TR, crysis etc. Going to pick up new sim city eventually. Most stuff is on ps3 but its life cycle is almost over. Considering a move to PC gaming only. Not sure how well sports games translate though. 
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