- Sep 17, 2010
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Hi all,
I'm currently using a this Radeon HD 7950 (my computer is about three years old) and I have recently been having problems with the computer powering off when running anything remotely graphics intensive (Starcraft 2, Metro 2033, although it works when running older games like Jedi Knight).
I believe this is because the GPU is overheating due to its fan no longer working, and since I'm out of the 2 year warranty period, it seems my only option is replacement. Can anyone recommend a good, comparable video card? I like Radeon, but I'm not necessarily die hard. I'd like to keep it under $300, and preferably under $200. I was thinking something like one of these:
SAPPHIRE NITRO Radeon R9 380
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon R7 370
Also, does anyone have any brand preference? PowerColor makes an R9 380 as well (here), but it's more expensive. Seems like the Sapphire is a much better deal.
Computer specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K
MB: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-HD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77
PS: CORSAIR HX Series HX850 850W (I know this is a little beefy for my system, but I originally thought the PS was the problem and upgraded it a while ago)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R
Thanks for any help.
I'm currently using a this Radeon HD 7950 (my computer is about three years old) and I have recently been having problems with the computer powering off when running anything remotely graphics intensive (Starcraft 2, Metro 2033, although it works when running older games like Jedi Knight).
I believe this is because the GPU is overheating due to its fan no longer working, and since I'm out of the 2 year warranty period, it seems my only option is replacement. Can anyone recommend a good, comparable video card? I like Radeon, but I'm not necessarily die hard. I'd like to keep it under $300, and preferably under $200. I was thinking something like one of these:
SAPPHIRE NITRO Radeon R9 380
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon R7 370
Also, does anyone have any brand preference? PowerColor makes an R9 380 as well (here), but it's more expensive. Seems like the Sapphire is a much better deal.
Computer specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K
MB: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-HD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77
PS: CORSAIR HX Series HX850 850W (I know this is a little beefy for my system, but I originally thought the PS was the problem and upgraded it a while ago)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R
Thanks for any help.