I am placing orders for my first build for gaming, home use and to learn how to OC on. I plan on adding a 2nd video card at some point because I have never owned a Xfire or SLI build. That said is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632 worth $ 50.00 more for the gain? Thank you for your time.
Build:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vuFg
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No. Just no. But...if you can hold your panties until we get the next model then the price drop will be quite radical. Then, maybe, it will be worth it.
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I will stick with the basic 7970 then.
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The GHz is basically overclocked by default. If you're planning on overclocking yourself, then an aftermarket 7970 will do fine, since it will be comparable with the GHz at higher clocks.
the ony exception is the 6 gig versions for surround gaming
I know Logan likes the HIS for his build. I am also looking at the XFX DD. I have heard this card runs hot so I want something with a robust cooler. Any thoughts on these two companies, or any others?