Which is better?

[flibberdipper]

I have two cards I can't decide about, and I want to know which has the most bang for the buck.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7850dc22gd5v2

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7870dc22gd5v2

[Recon-UK]

7870 smashes the 7850 sideways.

[flibberdipper]

7870 smashes the 7850 sideways.

I could guess this, I'm more curious about bang for the buck.

[beebskadoo]

7870 is better bang for the buck honestly. They OC like cray cray

[Dim]

If you're purchasing from Newegg, the 7850 is $135 (-$40 promo), whereas the 7870 is $190.

The 7870 is better, but in terms of bang-for-buck, the 7850 easily wins at that price. Without the -$40 promo, the 7870 for sure.

 

You're looking at a 20-30% (no more) performance improvement for 40% additional cost.

EDIT: I guess the best approach to take is to look at benchmarks for the game you want to play.

For example, BF3 at low graphics preset gets a 30% improvement from 7850 -> 7870. At high graphics, that becomes a 20% improvement.

 

For the price, I would still go 7850 - $135 is a steal.

[Thecrazyswede]

I could guess this, I'm more curious about bang for the buck.

 

Read this guy below he knows da stuff

 

If you're purchasing from Newegg, the 7850 is $135 (-$40 promo), whereas the 7870 is $190.

The 7870 is better, but in terms of bang-for-buck, the 7850 easily wins at that price. Without the -$40 promo, the 7870 for sure.

 

You're looking at a 30% performance improvement for 40% additional cost.

[TheSLSAMG]

7870 smashes the 7850 sideways.

 

Yeah, no. Anyways, overclock a 7850 and it will perform near a 7870.

 

If you're purchasing from Newegg, the 7850 is $135 (-$40 promo), whereas the 7870 is $190.

The 7870 is better, but in terms of bang-for-buck, the 7850 easily wins at that price. Without the -$40 promo, the 7870 for sure.

 

You're looking at a 30% performance improvement for 40% additional cost.

[Guest GRRigger]

Both overclock amazingly. 45$ Difference ? No way, 7870 is not worth so much. You add another tenner and you get freaking 7950.

[flibberdipper]

Sweet. Now, before I add it to the list, with an FX-8350, and 8GB 1600MHz RAM, how will it do in BF4?

 

Sadly, I'll probably be using an old Dell 1280x1024 monitor with until I can afford a new one. But the new one will be 1080p.

[flibberdipper]

Get the 8320 and oc it, it's very similar to 8350

I was literally just doing that... And as far as I know, we aren't even in the same country, let alone Algebra room....

[Guest GRRigger]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

130$ for 7870 Dual-X from Sapphire. Now thats nice

 

awww allready out of stock

[Recon-UK]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

130$ for 7870 Dual-X from Sapphire. Now thats nice

Awww now we getting fighty up in here

[flibberdipper]

This is what I have so far. My dad has a similar setup, just a little older and lower-end.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($184.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.94 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Corsair C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($118.98 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1154.33

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 13:36 EST-0500)

[needmorewood]

bang for buck probably 7850, but since ur considering the fact u are even comparing the 2 means u have enough for the 7870 get the 7870

[Guest GRRigger]

 

This is what I have so far. My dad has a similar setup, just a little older and lower-end.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($184.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.94 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Corsair C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($118.98 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1154.33

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 13:36 EST-0500)

 

Mobo, most probably overkill. Memory, sure you cant pick up cheaper 8gb sticks? 

Storage: 2TB storage from seagate is pretty much cheaper than 2 drives. 

Case: Huh... okay... if you have money for it.

PSU: overkill unless you want Crossfire later

WIth money you would save by picking less expensive components you could get better gpu.

[flibberdipper]

Mobo, most probably overkill. Memory, sure you cant pick up cheaper 8gb sticks? 

Storage: 2TB storage from seagate is pretty much cheaper than 2 drives. 

Case: Huh... okay... if you have money for it.

PSU: overkill unless you want Crossfire later

Just somethin I threw together. And I would like to get a few 7970's later on and CrossFire them later on down the road.

[Guest GRRigger]

Just somethin I threw together. And I would like to get a few 7970's later on and CrossFire them later on down the road.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ B&H) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan:  Scythe Gentle Typhoon 57.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.20 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan:  Scythe Gentle Typhoon 57.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.20 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Gaming 800W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($118.98 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1116.28

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 14:21 EST-0500)

 

You have no problem fitting 7970 (280x) in your budget.