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Should I upgrade or wait

Fraser Cow
By Fraser Cow
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Hello

 

 

I have a 7970 Ghz ed on water and I run three 1080p monitors in eyefinity.  I have the option to get a 780 for $420, an R9 290 for 450, or another 7970 for $200  I fell like the 7970 would get me the most bang for the buck but I'm really worried about frame timing.

 

 

Should I upgrade to one of these options or wait a while?

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7970 put it underwater and crossfire those bad boys.

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So frame timing in eyefinity isn't a problem anymore?  I used to have two 6950s running eyefinity and it was terrible.

Its not perfect but its much better.

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what is your loop? And if it is good then go for another 7970 and put it underwater. 

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Get another 7970. You will be happy with it.

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-waits for Maxwell-  :D

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