One for the Gaming PC enthusiasts

[ScienceBoy]

OK I still have the £90 voucher I have no idea what to do with. I have come up with an idea though...

After seeing a few on here get new PCs with 7950s in them I think I would like a bit of that action.

Currently I have a 6870, its a good card (msi hawk version) and I have no FPS issues with any of the games I play (max most out) but of course GTA 5 will put an end to that

I am thinking of getting a 7950, selling my old card and using my discount, meaning I pay about £100 or just under for the new card as long as I get a decent amount for the 6870...

Sounds like a decent idea but the voucher is valid for a while still, was given it in Dec last year and its valid for 12 months...

Just popping this up for a bit of discussion as I am pondering what to do.

 

[CMAC]

do it....DO IT.......DO IT..........DO IT

I have a good card- Radeon 5850 HD but the 7950 is a great card and future proofs you longer

 

[DappaDonDave]

i have in 3200...IN YO FACES!

 

[ScienceBoy]

i have in 3200...IN YO FACES!

Old OLD skool!

I will see how much I can raise from selling other stuff, seems like its essential for GTA 5 though, my 6870 only just did ok on GTA 4, about 75% of max settings but looked blooming good!

EDIT: just found this http://www.hwcompare.com/11468/radeon-hd-6870-vs-radeon-hd-7950/

 

[DappaDonDave]

That's from my laptop, about May 2009!

Running 32 bit windows vista! Works Perfectly for Downloading torrents, which is all its used for!

 

[G1BB0]

GTA iV was poorly ported to pc, even uber machines struggled with it due to the poor coding (lots of tweaks & mods were needed)

GTA V will be best on console tbh as pc will just be a port imho. My 4890 oc is showing its age now

 

[jammydodger]

A 7950 is one heck of a card thats why I went for it. It should last years before needing to upgrade. I always find its best to go with something thats not the best (690's and £800) but will give you best value and I thnk this card is it (even better if its been oc'd). Make sure your mobo can take it and enjoy the fruits of your labour.