Dual 7950s?

[Cgermino89]

Hi everyone. my cousin, is looking to complete his budget build, and upon looking he said he can get 2 7950 boost cards for about $300. He wanted me to ask, if its still a decent card to use to this day, and will the crossfire be worth it? Thanks for reading.

[Tim Drake]

As shit as crossfire can be, this seems like a great deal.* 7950s have always been a good price. Could be a good idea

 

*EDIT: Lol forgot 7950s usually go for that price

[SleathX1]

Yes they are definitely great cards, still today. Just make sure that his power supply is up to the task, because that's a lot of amperage and wattage.

[Cgermino89]

okay thanks guys. I know this may be a hard question to ask, but he was wondering how he would do with current titles in 1080p?

[Sir Asvald]

okay thanks guys. I know this may be a hard question to ask, but he was wondering how he would do with current titles in 1080p?

I've got a single 7950 from Sapphire. Great card. GTA V on high, I get around 60-80 FPS. 

[Cgermino89]

I've got a single 7950 from Sapphire. Great card. GTA V on high, I get around 60-80 FPS. 

Sweet. He'll be excited to hear the news. Thanks everyone.

[Sir Asvald]

Sweet. He'll be excited to hear the news. Thanks everyone.

No problem

[Kyuubixchidori]

WAIT

 

 

OP. no. stop. back up. I had crossfired 7950s. its VERY nice if you already have a 7950. but if you have 300$ to spend, DO NOT buy both cards up front. crossfire is a pain in the ass. you will be MUCH happier with just a 300$ card

 

if he already has one 7950, then by all means do it

[BarisERY]

7950 is still a great card and AMD did really good with their Crossfire drivers lately so he should be happy with his 7950's, but i want to ask what single gpu card can you get for that price overthere?

[Cgermino89]

WAIT

 

 

OP. no. stop. back up. I had crossfired 7950s. its VERY nice if you already have a 7950. but if you have 300$ to spend, DO NOT buy both cards up front. crossfire is a pain in the ass. you will be MUCH happier with just a 300$ card

 

if he already has one 7950, then by all means do it

Okay, what card would you suggest?

[Kyuubixchidori]

Okay, what card would you suggest?

want to save money or the best for 300?

[Cgermino89]

want to save money or the best for 300?

Shoot me the best right now

[Sir Asvald]

Okay, what card would you suggest?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290xedfd

 

R9 290 

[Kyuubixchidori]

Shoot me the best right now

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xr9+290.TRS0&_nkw=r9+290&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/XFX-Double-Dissipation-R9-290-4GB-DDR5-PCI-E-16x-/221808742796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4d4d18c<<<<----

 

290, would most likely keep up with 7950 crossfired with zero crossfire issues. or could go 970 if you want nvidia camp. 

[Cgermino89]

Thanks for the great suggestions.

[thekeemo]

he could get cheaper 280s...... brand new.... 2 used 290/xs would also have the same price

[MMKing]

If budget is tight, go for the 7950s, as they will have support for DirectX 12 so there is no conflict there. If you can put out like 50USD, the 200 series discounts are putting the 280, which is basically a rebranded 7950 for about 170-180USD. You get a bit better performance, and you're getting new unused cards.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150706&cm_re=280-_-14-150-706-_-Product + Free dirt rally

 

What i would do however, was to get a single 300USD card.

 

MSI 390 Gaming http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127874&cm_re=390-_-14-127-874-_-Product

329USD

 

MSI 970 Gaming http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832&cm_re=970_msi-_-14-127-832-_-Product + Free Arkham

349USD

[Cgermino89]

If budget is tight, go for the 7950s, as they will have support for DirectX 12 so there is no conflict there. If you can put out like 50USD, the 200 series discounts are putting the 280, which is basically a rebranded 7950 for about 170-180USD. You get a bit better performance, and you're getting new unused cards.

Okay. I'll let him know that.