Future GPU Improvements

[Coxey]

Hey there folks, yet again I'm back in the GPU section looking for advice, but with so many possibilities and combinations out there I really can never nail down on a decision.

So right now I'm running with the specs listed at the bottom of this post and as it stands I'm pretty damn happy with my gaming performance.

Over the next 6 months or so I'm planning on upgrading my main display to a higher res than 1920x1080, I'm thinking 1440p. When this occurs, I'm inevitability going to hit a performance drop, naturally. I'm wondering what the best route (cost wise) would be to run games on high/ultra with 50/60+ fps performance on a 1440p display, from what I have now.

Crossfiring with my current 7970?
Sell 7970 and buy something else?

Just to make it clear, when I make changes to my GPU setup, I will have a different motherboard that will be sli/xfire compatible. (If SLI/xfire is suggested, please include a recommend PSU with your suggestion)

Current Specs:
i5 760 @ 3.8GHz
Asus P7P55D-E LX
MSI 7970 Lightning BE
4x2GB Corsair XMS3@1600MHz
Corsair TX650M

Thanks in advance folks!

 

[Dicehunter]

Get an 850w PSU, Another 7970 and you'll be as happy as can be

 

[Coxey]

Get an 850w PSU, Another 7970 and you'll be as happy as can be

This is what I had in mind originally, thanks for the suggestion.

Still welcome to other ideas if there are any reasonable paths.

 

[WYP]

Get an 850w PSU, Another 7970 and you'll be as happy as can be

i'd have to agree with this ^.

buying another 7970 would be the best performance increase for the money.

only other option would be to sell the 7970 and buy a r9 290 or gtx 780.

 

[Coxey]

Aight cool thanks for the replies.

Out of curiosity what card would be ideal to xfire with my MSI 7970 Lightning BE? Another identical one or...?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dicehunter]

Aight cool thanks for the replies.

Out of curiosity what card would be ideal to xfire with my MSI 7970 Lightning BE? Another identical one or...?

Thanks in advance.

Any 7970 will work with it BUT for uniformity I would get the same one

 

[Coxey]

Any 7970 will work with it BUT for uniformity I would get the same one

Aye fair enough, thanks once again.

Just gotta keep an eye out now for a decent deal on a 7970 lightning be, they are still quite higher up there on the price charts.

 

[Coxey]

Hey folks,

I'm now in possession of another 7970 lightning, woohoo!

I'm now going to look towards a new PSU - perhaps this is the wrong section to ask but - Any ideal 850w models that anyone can suggest?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SavageCupcake]

Ax850.

 

[Feronix]

Ax850.

This, but it's not for sale in retail anymore.
Get an AX860 (non- i)

 

[Coxey]

This, but it's not for sale in retail anymore.
Get an AX860 (non- i)

Ah thanks for clarifying that, it threw me off a little when I couldn't find one easily.

I'll settle with the AX860 non-I then,

Cheers all.

 

[TheUnkn0wn]

You could also look into this : http://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/301

VERY GOOD PSU.

 

[Coxey]

I found a good deal for the Corsair Ax860 so that's that sorted.

One step closer to my 2013\2014 build.

Many thanks.