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Kipperriffic · 11-22-2012, 07:06 PM

I think you should just go with a single card. If you're thinking 680 or above, that is really good - that'd be an overkill for me actually. I have an HD 6850 from the company "HIS" (released 2009?) and it has zero problems running any heavy tasks. When I say "heavy", it just includes video games running at maximum settings.
I thought about using two graphics cards but I think its just a waste of money.

As far as working with graphics software is concerned, I don't know how strong they need the graphics card to be; I've no experience. I also have no experience with overclocking.

If I had to recommend a card, I'd say go get a Raedon HD 6870 or 6970 from Memory Express. (or an nVidia equivalent). They'll be cheap and will have no problems.

11-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#2
Kipperriffic Scoring Winger Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary Exp:	I think you should just go with a single card. If you're thinking 680 or above, that is really good - that'd be an overkill for me actually. I have an HD 6850 from the company "HIS" (released 2009?) and it has zero problems running any heavy tasks. When I say "heavy", it just includes video games running at maximum settings. I thought about using two graphics cards but I think its just a waste of money. As far as working with graphics software is concerned, I don't know how strong they need the graphics card to be; I've no experience. I also have no experience with overclocking. If I had to recommend a card, I'd say go get a Raedon HD 6870 or 6970 from Memory Express. (or an nVidia equivalent). They'll be cheap and will have no problems. Last edited by Kipperriffic; 11-22-2012 at 07:08 PM.