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mrdkreka:
@Hebbe
well noise reduction would be nice, but will R3 still be able to keep it well cooled?
Hebbe:
--- Quote from: mrdkreka on May 06, 2012, 02:18:14 PM ---@Hebbe
well noise reduction would be nice, but will R3 still be able to keep it well cooled?
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Yes, actually it is hard to find case in this price range that couldn't keep your components at normal temperature range.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/10/29/fractal-design-define-r3-review/2
compared to CM 690 II case Define R3 is doing really good job considering it has noise dampening material.
Saras:
To be honest, I'd probably go for the 7850, as it's pretty much at the exact price point as the 560ti, maybe like ~10$ on average more, at least what concerns my local retailers.
On average it's about 5-8% better while having the benefit of having a TDP of 130W compared to the 560ti's 170W
I've also heard a lot of praise what concerns OC'ing it.
Also, two 7770's in crossfire seems to work lovely. And it's also ~+50$ on the 560ti, and it's a lot better.
mrdkreka:
--- Quote from: Saras on May 06, 2012, 02:56:37 PM ---To be honest, I'd probably go for the 7850, as it's pretty much at the exact price point as the 560ti, maybe like ~10$ on average more, at least what concerns my local retailers.
On average it's about 5-8% better while having the benefit of having a TDP of 130W compared to the 560ti's 170W
I've also heard a lot of praise what concerns OC'ing it.
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So If I went with 7850 would it be worth going for the CoolStream edition?
I try to avoid Radeon, because there mobile stuff is pure crap, but if they are good when it comes to PC I guess it wouldn't hurt to get Radeon.
@Hebbe
I will go with the R3 then, the design is quite nice, and I guess I can always add more fans if the standard isn't sufficient enough.
Saras:
--- Quote from: mrdkreka on May 06, 2012, 03:13:44 PM ---
--- Quote from: Saras on May 06, 2012, 02:56:37 PM ---To be honest, I'd probably go for the 7850, as it's pretty much at the exact price point as the 560ti, maybe like ~10$ on average more, at least what concerns my local retailers.
On average it's about 5-8% better while having the benefit of having a TDP of 130W compared to the 560ti's 170W
I've also heard a lot of praise what concerns OC'ing it.
--- End quote ---
So If I went with 7850 would it be worth going for the CoolStream edition?
I try to avoid Radeon, because there mobile stuff is pure crap, but if they are good when it comes to PC I guess it wouldn't hurt to get Radeon.
@Hebbe
I will go with the R3 then, the design is quite nice, and I guess I can always add more fans if the standard isn't sufficient enough.
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I wouldn't. I'd spend the extra cash to get an i7 ivy. To remain within the 2k$ budget. Yeah, by the looks of it, even in Europe. You could get a standard edition 7850 and i7-3770 and remain in your price range.
As for power consumption, both the 3570k and the 3770 are rated for the same TDP, that is 77W. The 3570 will generally use a bit less, but I doubt that the difference in power consumption is larger than 5-8W.
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