Cheap 4GB GPU?

[MrGoose0]

So I recently noticed that my 7850 2GB is not performing so well on newer games like AC Syndicate and GTA V (I can stull run these games on high settings, but when it comes to high textures it kinda flops. I can only play on everything high and textues on medium setting) 

My PC:

i5-4690K

AMD Radeon 7850 2GB

MSI B85 G41

SSHD from WD

 

So my question is ... is thre a cheap and legit GPU that I could buy ... maybe an AMD card that's equally as legit as the one I already have but with 4GB VRAM? As far as I know I can put 2 AMD cards in my system and they bridge together like SLI trough the MB and the system uses the VRAM from the one that has the most of it ..

[comicsansms]

If you want a better GPU with 4GB of VRAM, get a R9 285/380/380x or better.

A HD 7850 will probably not preform any better with more VRAM, it is just to slow, it is a mid-low tier card from 3 Generations ago.

[Mcmole]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $164.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-08 03:51 EST-0500

[HKZeroFive]

I don't think it works like that. The card with the least amount of VRAM will be the amount of VRAM you can only use. So let's say you have a 2GB card with a 4GB one, you're only going to have 2GB of VRAM when XFired.

 

As for 4GB, you might be better off with the R9 380.

[Narnash]

r9 290 are very cheap (especially used 290's) it will have more power in my Region you can get a used 290 for 200 EUR, otherwise I would recomend an R9 380 enough VRAM for the next years and decent power

 

[minibois]

Cheapest is probably a second hand R9 380 or R9 290(x).

By the way, Gb is not the same as GB. 4 Gigabit (Gb) is 0,5 Gigabyte (GB) so I just assumed you meant you want a 4GB GPU

[sushisharkjl]

Check Craigslist for a used 290x, I saw one for $150 the other day.

 

You won't be able to use all of the 4 gigs with a lower capacity card in CF though, since the textures and such must be mirrored across both cards, so both will only use 2 out of however many gigs are available.

[sushisharkjl]

Oh and not every card will be able to crossfire with a 7850. Make sure to check compatibility if you end up dual-GPU-ing.