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Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49355082 added 04-17-2012 9:03 AM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
it depends which GPU's those are - at 1080p AND 16x AA/AF quite a few games require 2 medium cards or 1 high-end card (read: $300+) to have minimum frame rates above 40FPS yes, you don't need 2...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49313872 added 04-15-2012 6:04 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Noob question, I noticed the corsair 400R has 2 front mounted USB 3.0 ports, how the heck would i connect my motherboards usb 3.0 slots to that? It would be more convenient for me to plug in my 3.0...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49314396 added 04-15-2012 6:34 PM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
the motherboard has onboard usb 3.0 as well as external usb 3.0, the case should have a connecter that just plugs in there ...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331242 added 04-16-2012 11:29 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
+1 Exactly why, but hey everyone's different. I personally like to play my games with everything maxed out :O
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331438 added 04-16-2012 11:35 AM by Kolto in Archived Deals
any specific reason why you went with the 7850 instead of the GTX 570/GTX 560 TI 448?
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331440 added 04-16-2012 11:35 AM by mmathis in Archived Deals
But you don't need 2 cards to do that, unless you have an unusual setup
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331452 added 04-16-2012 11:36 AM by Kolto in Archived Deals
you do if you game at over 1080P or even some games require it even at 1080p
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331684 added 04-16-2012 11:45 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
I went with this article http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html "Buyers may want to consider paying an extra $40 for AMD's Radeon HD 7850 though. The small...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49309110 added 04-15-2012 12:33 PM by BayArea in Archived Deals
My single 9800GTX from over 3 years ago easily lets me play most games at high settings. Not sure why you'd need 2.
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49306660 added 04-15-2012 9:41 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
I just want to be able to run the games I specified in the highest settings possible, if 1 card can allow me to do that then that is fine by me. If I pick up a 6870 and it allows me to run a certain...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49305236 added 04-15-2012 8:15 AM by mmathis in Archived Deals
There are only two reasons to Xfire / SLI: 1. You need more performance than the current best single card can deliver, so you get two of those best single cards 2. You have a card already and...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49310436 added 04-15-2012 2:14 PM by mmathis in Archived Deals
If you just want one card (which is all you need, guaranteed), then yes you can get Nvidia or ATI. ATI cards tend to give a better performance-cost ratio than Nvidia does, which you can see from the...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49313400 added 04-15-2012 5:36 PM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
Snag the Antec Earthwatts 650W PSU for $50 while it lasts: https://slickdeals.net/f/4229014-Antec-Earthwatts-EA-650D-Power-Supply-50-Amazon Also, LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH24NS90 - OEM -...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331542 added 04-16-2012 11:39 AM by mmathis in Archived Deals
A single 7870 will give you great performance up to resolutions of 2560x1600. Several lesser cards will give equivalent performance on lower resolutions. Are there some games which require 2 cards...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331712 added 04-16-2012 11:46 AM by Kolto in Archived Deals
if you turn on AA/AF, then no it won't give you "great" performance we must be reading different reviews: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/03/04/amd_radeon_hd_7870_7850_video_card_review/5...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331144 added 04-16-2012 11:26 AM by Kolto in Archived Deals
cause some of us just HATE Jagged edges and need AA/AF at 16X
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49316680 added 04-15-2012 9:05 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Oh ok that makes perfect sense now, so this motherboard has 4 USB 3.0 ports then. Sweet :)
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49313608 added 04-15-2012 5:48 PM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
I would recommend partitioning the SSD into two parts so that you can take advantage of the Rapid Storage Technology (SSD Caching) feature of the Z68 chipset to improve the speed of accessing your...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49313824 added 04-15-2012 6:00 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
You read my mind, that is exactly what I planned on doing :P
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49302378 added 04-15-2012 1:16 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
I'm in the process of building a gaming rig, just wanted to know if 2 graphics cards is really necessary for gaming? I'm looking to run games like BF3, COD MW3, Crysis on max settings. I dont do...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49313576 added 04-15-2012 5:45 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Already purchased the Antec you mentioned a couple of minutes ago.. Thanks for reminding me about that SSD complete forgot about it, 120gb should be enough, I plan to install just the OS and the few...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49306732 added 04-15-2012 9:45 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
The asus p8z68 I'm looking at only supports crossfire, so if I were to want just 1 video card can I use a Nvidia? But of course if I were to use 2 cards it would have to be ati Im guessing, I'm...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49331744 added 04-16-2012 11:47 AM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
I'm only using one card for now. The 7850.. I'll add the second one if needed to later down the line.. Hmm I guess I missed that? Either way the 7850 gives you better performance for a bit...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49332066 added 04-16-2012 12:01 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Check this thread out.. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/349147-33-7850
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49302388 added 04-15-2012 1:19 AM by Aluvus in Archived Deals
The only reason to use SLI or Crossfire is if you absolutely must have the best performance that current hardware can deliver. Otherwise, just buy 1 good card.
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49308454 added 04-15-2012 11:45 AM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
Modern high-end gaming cards are able to max out settings for most games on most single monitor resolutions with only a single card. SLI and Crossfire are mostly just necessary for multi-monitor...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49310868 added 04-15-2012 2:45 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Wow thanks a lot, that article was much help, I have decided to go with Radeon. I have also decided to go with the Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 as my motherboard, I am able to get it at a cheaper price...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49310928 added 04-15-2012 2:49 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Thanks for the tip! After reading that article and your advice I have decided to go with the Radeon 7850 to be exact. It offers excellent 1920 x 1200 performance when gaming which is high enough for...
Are multiple Graphic Cards necessary for gaming?
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Thread created 04-15-2012 by equisch3x
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Post #49312244 added 04-15-2012 4:21 PM by equisch3x in Archived Deals
Here's my Build so far Corsair 400R Noctua DH-14 i5-2500K GA-Z68XP-UD3 Radeon HD 7850 2GB G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600 just looking for a SATA III SSD now, and a DVD Drive..

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