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Graphics Advice: Looking for a new graphics card

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JediAndi, 30 Jul 2012.

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Which graphics card would you suggest I buy?

Poll closed 28 Sep 2012.
  1. Radeon HD 6870

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  2. Radeon HD 7770

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  3. Radeon HD 7850

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  4. Radeon HD 7870

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  5. Radeon HD 7950

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  6. Radeon HD 7970

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  7. Something completely different (Please tell me!)

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  1. JediAndi

    JediAndi What's a Dremel?

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    I need some advice on which graphics card is worth investing in.

    I'm running an Intel i7 950 Sandybridge on an Asus X58 Sabertooth. I currently have an ATi Radeon 5550, which is what I could afford when I built my new system, but I am doing a lot more GPU intensive work in After Effects and need to upgrade. I use 2x 21" monitors so need two outputs, preferably DVI

    My questions is this: Is it better to spend more on a single card with better capabilities or spend less on a card but get two and crosslink them?

    Based on suggestions from the various software manufacturers I have my eyes on the following cards: Radeon HD 6870, 7770, 7850, 7870, 7950, 7970

    Does anyone have any experience of these cards, suggestions or tips? I do need to run my two monitors, so some of these cards wouldn't work individually for my setup and I would need two. I'm a bit lost on all the tech involved and want to spend my money wisely.

    Thanks in advance for all your help!
     

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