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I know there are a lot of threads like this out there, but I am seriously torn.

I set up my new rig and it is missing the graphics as the last part. Its a X79 system so its going to have to last a few years. I am using an MATX case which although allows me to use any card length I want, I am limited to just one 2 slot card since I am using a sound card preventing SLI/Crossfire or a 3 slot card. I have aroiund 400-450 to spend and I cannot pick between a 680 GTX reference, or a 7970 Ghz edition. Currently I game at 1080p, but should be upping that to a resolution 2560 x ect sometime early next year. I want to be able to play all the current games as maxed out as possible on a 1080p+, one monitor setup. I was dead set on a 680, but the AMD cards seem to have equaled if not bested the 680 with the new crop of drivers. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Games I play is Shogun 2, BF 3, and looking at some of the newer games when the system is ready :)

P.S. PSU is 1350w enermax so power use is not really an issue
 
Since you aren't going to be using multi-GPU solutions it would be unconscionable to recommend you an Nvidia card at this time. In both absolute performance and performance/dollar, the 7970 is superior. Do a little research and find a high-quality, quiet, non-reference version and overclock the smack out of it; I don't know which of the 7970 cooling solutions are the best.

There has been some suggestion that Nvidia's frame-smoothing algorithm for SLI works better than AMD's for crossfire. The source I recall showed some graphs of frame latency; AMD's was much less consistent frame-to-frame. That's only one source and I can't comment on its credibility; take that as you will. If you see multi-GPU solutions in your future this information should be taken into consideration.
 
Well my case won't allow me to overclock much for heat purposes so at stock, would you still recommend a high end 7970 at stock over a reference 680?
 
Either card will work just fine for your setup. Find one at an attractive price, or with the best bundle, and you will be good for the next few years.
 
I think either is a great option. They are literally head to head. Personally I am a green team fan... so I wouldn't hesitate to buy the gtx680. But that's just me.
 
FRZ said:
Well my case won't allow me to overclock much for heat purposes so at stock, would you still recommend a high end 7970 at stock over a reference 680?
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At stock, a 7970 GHz edition will generally do better than the 680 for less money, especially at 1600p and above. The AMD cards really beg to be overclocked though, so do it if you can.
 
thanks guys for all the input. The 7970 was very tempting as I always had a thing for ATi cards (9800 pro days) but I found a great deal on a 680 with warranty which I could not pass up. Think ill be very happy :)
 
FRZ said:
thanks guys for all the input. The 7970 was very tempting as I always had a thing for ATi cards (9800 pro days) but I found a great deal on a 680 with warranty which I could not pass up. Think ill be very happy :)
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The 680 IS a great card and you WILL be very happy with it.
 
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