Amd FX-8350 and dual 7970

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    I need to write more SirEpicWin is offline
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    talk Amd FX-8350 and dual 7970

    I am trying to build a computer for my little brother he really likes gaming with ultra settings and I promised him to get one soon :P

    So as for the build I decided to go with amd platform:


    Total:$1,856.65

    My question is,will the FX-8350 bottleneck the dual 7970? I searched the web and some say it does?
    Should I switch to intel instead?


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    Re: Amd FX-8350 and dual 7970

    Yes it will, only thing that won't is an i7 3770k.

    But why? You can play on Ultra with just one 7970.

    There's "playing at ultra" and then there's "maxing out everything even though i can't see any difference just for bragging rights".

    If 1 card is already playing it at Ultra that 2nd card is sitting there purely maxing out the anti-aliasing to a point beyond what you can physically notice. More heat, more power, more noise, higher electricity bill. For what?

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    Re: Amd FX-8350 and dual 7970

    Quote Originally Posted by Rishwin View Post
    Yes it will, only thing that won't is an i7 3770k.

    But why? You can play on Ultra with just one 7970.

    There's "playing at ultra" and then there's "maxing out everything even though i can't see any difference just for bragging rights".

    If 1 card is already playing it at Ultra that 2nd card is sitting there purely maxing out the anti-aliasing to a point beyond what you can physically notice. More heat, more power, more noise, higher electricity bill. For what?
    Thanks! I was just about to buy the parts :P

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    Hi Extornia is offline
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    Re: Amd FX-8350 and dual 7970

    You shouldnt get a XFX 7970. I heard they run hot and very noisy.



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