That card my friend has is several generations old; at this current price point, it simply isn't worth it. It draws enough power to rival two RTX 3060s.
If you are gaming on a single 1080p monitor, 2GB of VRAM should suffice, but you shouldn't rely solely on that metric. You ought to look at the actual experiences of people who have used them, rather than basing your decisions on reviewers who receive equipment for free and tend to test everything on 4K monitors, SLI, or Call of Duty setups...
Regarding those concerns about VRAM issues with the RTX 3060, IGN just released a video today, so you might want to give that a watch... There seems to be an excessive amount of melodrama surrounding the topic.
It is most likely that I will go with the Dell that SmartThings recommended. Why would anyone be foolish enough to pay $500 + 7770 for an older generation when I could just pick up an RX 580 and enjoy my games for the next year?
fadedorca66 said:Stop obsessing over raw specifications and start looking at actual real-world performance. Buying a 960 at the price they’re asking here simply doesn't make sense.
If you sell those two cards for $700-$800 and toss in another $333, you'll end up with an excellent graphics card. As for VRAM, just set that aside for a moment; I honestly don't understand this modern obsession with needing 16GB of VRAM for everything.
This is the only option worth considering. From what I can gather, upcoming titles are demanding at least 3GB of VRAM just to hit Ultra settings. If our colleague was telling the truth about running Far Cry 4 on Ultra using that 7970 Black Edition OC, 🍿 then this might be the way to go. I find myself quite interested in this specific card, and if he maintains that its performance is superior, then what is your take on it? My only lingering concern is that the price seems suspiciously low given the specs provided.🤔
Or perhaps an NVIDIA option, like a GTX 760 or a 960. In certain shops, you might even find a GTX 770.
However, I notice that specific GTX 760 only features 2 GB of VRAM, which strikes me as a poor investment; modern titles demand a minimum of 3 GB to function adequately.
As for the GTX 960, it doesn't appeal to me either due to its 128-bit bus width; I anticipate performance bottlenecks during demanding games, whereas I would be far more satisfied with a 256-bit bus configuration.
While my motherboard is performing adequately, the graphics cards remain the weakest link in my current setup, necessitating an urgent upgrade.
I intend to decline my colleague's offer. Even if he maintains that the card is brand new $1100 and insists that I will benefit greatly from this purchase—guaranteeing a 40 FPS increase over my current setup (using CF GTX 650)
An increase of 40 FPS is certainly not trivial; the question now remains, what is the most prudent move to make?
My PC is running like a well-oiled machine, though I have to admit the CF setup—specifically that 7770—is definitely the weakest link in this entire configuration. On the other hand, my ASRock Extreme 4 is performing flawlessly, without a single hiccup or side effect.
A colleague of mine just approached me with an offer: he wants to trade his AMD Radeon HD 7970 Black Edition 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 for my $500 plus a 7770 graphics card. Now, I turn to you all: does this transaction actually make sense for me, or am I better off passing? I would truly appreciate your informed opinions on the matter. 🤔
For clarity, this is the specific card in question;
We have never faced an easier set of opponents; frankly, after this performance, I fear we won't be seeing a championship trophy for many, many years to come.
Gobac and his crew, you have utterly destroyed the sport of handball.
Jesse Thompson94 said:Who on earth actually took the field today? Some newcomer called Duvnjak is playing goalie, and somehow he's actually making saves.
It is the same old story, isn't it? The offense is once again a total black hole, while the defense just lets everything slip through.🍿
Ivan Čupić let us down against Denmark, and today he fumbled a crucial possession because he simply lacked the nerve—much like Duvnjak did. Now, I am just sitting here waiting for him to open his mouth; here is his chance to finally weigh in and share those conspiracy theories he loves to peddle against his own teammates.
Joshua Alvarez86 said:What kind of absolute, unmitigated chaos is this? Is there no limit to the sheer, utter madness being unleashed here? 🤦
Is there anything more infuriatingly predictable than watching a game slip through your fingers when you have a two-man advantage? You’ve got the numbers, you’ve got the field, and yet, somehow, we manage to concede a goal and follow it up with an ejection. How does that even happen? Is it sheer incompetence, or just a complete lack of discipline when the pressure mounts? 🤦
electricorca112 said:And let’s be honest, there is no way Goluža can just step down two matches before the World Cup concludes; however, once those games are over, his departure will likely become unavoidable—much like the fate awaiting his close associate, Gobac.
Philip the Attorney acting as a commentator on ABC is an absolute joke; the man clearly has no clue what he's talking about and isn't following the action at all. He’s just rambling aimlessly—couldn't they have selected a professional who actually understands the game? This isn't some casual backyard hobby 🍿
The supposed handball giants? Please. Our strategy should be simple: target those two central defenders on every single possession. 🍿
It is high time that Gobac, Goluža, and a few others hang up their jerseys for good—permanently. If the Frenchmen were capable of keeping their legends in the lineup for years, why couldn't we do the same instead of just cycling through whoever Gobac decides to pluck from the New York City roster?
Duvnjak is arguably the best player on the planet, yet today, he isn't even on the court.
Look at Philip Ivic in the net, while the wall stands firm out in the field.
mellowtiger83 said:Tell him to take a hike🙂, seriously. Just look at the prices on eBay for his card versus your two; let's say yours are valued at $267. The gap between that and an AMD Radeon R9 280 isn't even $500 close, especially when we are talking about used hardware . An AMD Radeon R9 280 goes for about $140-$$567 on eBay. If your two cards are worth $80 enough, the math speaks for itself.
The most I could possibly offer him would be my two 7770 CF cards plus some cash $167 🍿
I appreciate the advice, though it seems people would sell their very souls just to scrape together a few extra bucks.
A colleague of mine has presented a proposal: he is offering me an AMD Radeon R9 280 OC, but in exchange, he expects my $500 plus a 7770—essentially two graphics cards. Is this a fair market valuation, or is he simply attempting to squeeze a massive profit out of me? 🤔
Alexander Moore67 said:Back when you picked up those two HD 7770s, they were actually cheaper than the GTX 570 by about $333 despite delivering identical performance; honestly, spare me the lectures on CrossFire issues if your setup is running smoothly, and just start saving up for a GTX 970 or perhaps wait for the GTX 960.
Furthermore, there are rumors circulating that the Nvidia GTX 960 will be released in just a few months, alongside a new AMD offering featuring updated technology and a fresh chipset.