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Hi,

 

I currently have this GPU installed

41y2lEBlSWL._SX425_.jpg

Asus 1GB HD7790

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HD7790-DC2OC-1GD5-Radeon-GDDR5-128-bit-Express/dp/B00E9PWELA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1436304689&sr=8-6&keywords=7790

 

I'm thinking of purchasing the below gpu and my budget is around £100

51gNzEFnedL.jpg

Asus R9-270X 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/R9270X-DC2T-2GD5-1120Mhz-2048MB-Express-Graphics/dp/B00FRU9P9U/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1436304606&sr=8-20&keywords=r9

 

It has double the ram, better bit rate 256 over 128 and slightly higher clock speeds. The reason I'm doing this is because I'm a software/game developer and need to power but also a gamer myself and as of current this card doesn't seem to handle GTA V well. (I'm sure it isnt my CPU as thats a FX6300). I have a dual screen setup and want to ask the following questions.

 

Is this upgrade worth the money?  :huh: 

 

Is there a better alternative for the same money?  :D 

 

Would it be possible to crossfire the new gpu with the current? If so would there be a performance increase, or decrease?  :unsure: 

 

What's your thoughts?  :) 

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Can you try to save up a bit more? Maybe you can get a r9 280. If no it seems like a good deal.

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Save your money and get something a bit better or get something used on craigslist.

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@Magnet_man16

Were do you live?

I have a 7950 (280) lying around, actually i have two, but one is being used by my friend atm while he saves up for a new GPU....

 

anyway... if you live within europe, we can probably sort something out. I aint sending it over the pond, or to asia, because it costs a fortune to do so.

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@Magnet_man16

Were do you live?

I have a 7950 (280) lying around, actually i have two, but one is being used by my friend atm while he saves up for a new GPU....

 

anyway... if you live within europe, we can probably sort something out. I aint sending it over the pond, or to asia, because it costs a fortune to do so.

 

(Currency = UK). I live in england to be more specific :)

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(Currency = UK). I live in england to be more specific :)

right, i live in Norway. So sending the card that short a distance shouldnt cost a tonn.

 

its late here, so well talk more tomorrow, cuz i got work in 5 hours time..... need sleeps for now

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Hi,

 

I currently have this GPU installed

41y2lEBlSWL._SX425_.jpg

Asus 1GB HD7790

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HD7790-DC2OC-1GD5-Radeon-GDDR5-128-bit-Express/dp/B00E9PWELA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1436304689&sr=8-6&keywords=7790

 

I'm thinking of purchasing the below gpu and my budget is around £100

51gNzEFnedL.jpg

Asus R9-270X 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/R9270X-DC2T-2GD5-1120Mhz-2048MB-Express-Graphics/dp/B00FRU9P9U/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1436304606&sr=8-20&keywords=r9

 

It has double the ram, better bit rate 256 over 128 and slightly higher clock speeds. The reason I'm doing this is because I'm a software/game developer and need to power but also a gamer myself and as of current this card doesn't seem to handle GTA V well. (I'm sure it isnt my CPU as thats a FX6300). I have a dual screen setup and want to ask the following questions.

 

Is this upgrade worth the money?  :huh: 

 

Is there a better alternative for the same money?  :D 

 

Would it be possible to crossfire the new gpu with the current? If so would there be a performance increase, or decrease?  :unsure: 

 

What's your thoughts?  :) 

yes, 280 for a bit more if not its still a great card, no, seems very unscrubby
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