AMD comparable to 760?

Hardware GPU
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hello. i am looking for a new video card to replace my 460 gtx. was thinking about a 760, but would like to go with an AMD. Is a 7950 comparable to a 760? or is it a 7970? wanna keep the cost around $250-$300 for the video card. i am running a 550 watt 80 plus power supply for my AMD 4170 black edition and a evga 460 gtx video card. i know i will probably have to upgrade my power supply when i get the new video card so ithat is why the slightly lower price for the video card.

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or should i get a second 460 gtx and run sli? lol

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http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=70111&vpn=AX7970%203GBD5-2DHV3&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1195

$294 for a 7970. No need for a new power supply

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The 760 and 7950 are comparable but a 7950 like the msi will in all likelihood overclock to higer levels of performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

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watch ep 0037 of INBOX.EXE, and Logan and Wendell will explain why it is comparable to 760.. link Here..It starts to answer your question at 14:05 if you want to hear it from them..

 

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I highly recommend this version of the 7970...

http://goo.gl/OTlkTt

It's a great overclocker, and I have heard quite a few people say it overclocks better than the MSI card.

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I own this card and I can't recommend it enough especially now that it is so cheap: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=70111&vpn=AX7970%203GBD5-2DHV3&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1195

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not really planning on overclocking (but we all know how that usually turns out lol). i just wanna be sure that my power supply can keep up with my fx 4170, Gigabyte 970A-UD3, corsair vengeance blue memory, and a 7970 even if i do overclock stuff a little. just a gaming and facebook rig for my girlfriend (or when friends come over to play) so dont need some crazy beast. just good stable pc. http://goo.gl/OTlkTt looks like the one i would probably go with.


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Your PSU should be plenty for a single GPU setup.  It shouldn't draw any more than 400w.  550w will be plenty.  Also, don't forget to take advantage of those 3 free games you get when you buy a 7900 series card.

Good luck!