Which 7950

[docsthaname]

I was looking to upgrade my GPU (and subsequently, my PSU). For PSU, I was figuring this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

I was looking at this card before:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026

It's just a tiny bit more then the 2L version, mostly I was looking at this card because I run 2 monitors, so the 2 DVI connections was handy (ones a 23" Samsung, the others an older 17", KDS whoever that is lol). So my monitors don't have an HDMI input, though the samsung has a VGA and a DVI input. I discovered however this card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131478&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS030213&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS030213-_-EMC-030213-Index-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-14131478-L06A

With the 10% off, plus a $20 rebate, it'll be nearly $40 cheaper then the sapphire. However, how can I still use my 2 monitor setup? I've come to really love it, especially when doing college homework, programming, etc. Can I still use 2 monitors with the PowerColor card? Is there any other reason I might want the sapphire over the power color? Any overall opinions on the cards (or PSU for that matter) would be GREATLY appreciated, thanks!

 

[stickmansam]

This PSU is also made by seasonic but after MIR it is cheaper (same price if not MIR) [branded xfx]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

I found these HDMI to DVI adapters under $5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270288
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816054

The Powercolor is a pretty good deal $299.99 - 10% = 270, 270-$20 MIR = @250

The 7870XT are good choices too but they're out of stock

 

[nukemaster]

I may recommend a HDMI -> DVI cable instead as it will place less stress on the HDMI port(DVI + the adapter are more heady then a straight HDMI cable). It only cost a few dollars more for a cheaper one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100016740&isNodeId=1&Description=HDMI+to+DVI&x=19&y=14

 

[stickmansam]

^ better option, go with nuke's idea

 

[nukemaster]

I still fear the day someone comes to report they broke one of those little mini hdmi plugs with mini hdmi -> hdmi -> DVI 🙁

I think if I EVER have to use the mini hdmi port(and I am sure I will for my media center in the future. Its on VGA now), I will be using one of those glue down tie wrap holders to take the cable weight. or get a mini HDMI -> HDMI cable(again, they get cheaper all the time).