New 7950/7970 or Wait for HD8000 series?

shankly1985 · 22 Jun 2013 at 23:10

New 7950/7970 or Wait for HD8000 series? Plus 3D question

Hello guys I upgrading to a new display the BenQ XL2420T 24" TRUE 120Hz
For the 120fps I going to need another gpu so my question is do I add another 7950/70 or wait for HD8000?

Do you think one 8970 will be better performance than two 7950/70 cards?

Also I not getting this monitor with the Nvidia 3D vision kit, but am i right in thinking 3D will not work with AMD card on this screen?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-051-BQ

Thanks

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:19

Is the XL2420T 120hz or 144hz?? OCUK list 120hz but on BenQ site it says 144hz??

http://www.benq.com/product/monitor/xl2420t/specifications/

humbug · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:29

shankly1985 said:
Hello guys I upgrading to a new display the BenQ XL2420T 24" TRUE 120Hz
For the 120fps I going to need another gpu so my question is do I add another 7950/70 or wait for HD8000?

Do you think one 8970 will be better performance than two 7950/70 cards?

Also I not getting this monitor with the Nvidia 3D vision kit, but am i right in thinking 3D will not work with AMD card on the screen?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-051-BQ

Thanks

8970 will probably not be faster than two 7950's.

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think Nvidia 3D works with AMD.

You will also need TriDef and some Monitors have AMD 3D looked out.

It would be a good idea to change your topic title to include 3D so it grabs the attention of those who know about it.

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:37

I not sure on witch 120/144 monitor now lol I started reading into reviews and now the BenQ isn't looking that good

+Great input lag
-Ghosting
-Colours washed out

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:44

humbug said:
8970 will probably not be faster than two 7950's.

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think Nvidia 3D works with AMD.

You will also need TriDef and some Monitors have AMD 3D looked out.

It would be a good idea to change your topic title to include 3D so it grabs the attention of those who know about it.

Tbh I not really looking at using the 3D lol just thought I would add the question in there

What matter to me is
+No ghosting
+very little input lag
+nice colours

humbug · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:54

This seems like a good review to answer all your questions.

http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/m...706-benq-xl2420t-120hz-3d-monitor-review.html

arc@css · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:58

I would add another 7950.

Redmint · 23 Jun 2013 at 02:09

I'd also vote for adding another 7950, 2x 7950 with a little overclock is basically 7990 speeds and I can't see any of the single core cards of the next generation beating the 7990 unless AMD can bring out something faster than the GTX 780.

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 02:56

humbug said:
This seems like a good review to answer all your questions.

http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/m...706-benq-xl2420t-120hz-3d-monitor-review.html

That review points to this monitor a big do not buy lol with ghosting seems a big issue with it

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 02:57

arc@css said:
I would add another 7950.

Redmint said:
I'd also vote for adding another 7950, 2x 7950 with a little overclock is basically 7990 speeds and I can't see any of the single core cards of the next generation beating the 7990 unless AMD can bring out something faster than the GTX 780.

This what I going to do I think. can I add any 7950? or should I match up my xfx 7950.

arc@css · 23 Jun 2013 at 04:09

shankly1985 said:
This what I going to do I think. can I add any 7950? or should I match up my xfx 7950.

I'm out of touch with crossfire, as I haven't used it for quite a while though iirc I think you have quite a wide flexibility with regard to tolerance for clock / memory speeds between two cards. Obviously, from an aesthetic view point, adding another XFX DD 7950 would look very nice but from what I read, they aren't the quietest of coolers?

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 23 Jun 2013 at 11:12

I have the BenQ XL2411T and never noticed ghosting.

Also when you say you want 'nice colours', compared to what? Compared to a IPS panel then its not available (outside of imports and overclocking monitors)

Darujhistan · 23 Jun 2013 at 12:30

Never had any ghosting, input lag, tearing or anything with my BenQ.

Brilliant gaming monitor.

whyscotty · 23 Jun 2013 at 12:32

Darujhistan said:
Never had any ghosting, input lag, tearing or anything with my BenQ.

Brilliant gaming monitor.

^^^
This

LtMatt · 23 Jun 2013 at 12:40

shankly1985 said:
Hello guys I upgrading to a new display the BenQ XL2420T 24" TRUE 120Hz
For the 120fps I going to need another gpu so my question is do I add another 7950/70 or wait for HD8000?

Do you think one 8970 will be better performance than two 7950/70 cards?

Also I not getting this monitor with the Nvidia 3D vision kit, but am i right in thinking 3D will not work with AMD card on this screen?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-051-BQ

Thanks

Grab another 7950. What's not to like about titan beating performance for less than £400?

Even if AMD's new card tops a titan/780, 7950 crossfire will still be faster.

Rusty0611 · 23 Jun 2013 at 13:20

The BenQs are fine if you're not used to an IPS screen. Bear in mind that people who review the monitors see all types so are more inclined to see the differences.

Compared to a Dell 1440 IPS panel the colours on the BenQ are washed out but if you're going from one TN screen to another the BenQ is likely to be a large improvement.

(source: I have both next to each other)

3D with AMD cards won't work; there isn't any real perceivable difference between 120 and 144 Hz.

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 13:52

arc@css said:
I'm out of touch with crossfire, as I haven't used it for quite a while though iirc I think you have quite a wide flexibility with regard to tolerance for clock / memory speeds between two cards. Obviously, from an aesthetic view point, adding another XFX DD 7950 would look very nice but from what I read, they aren't the quietest of coolers?

The fan is quite loud above 70% but its not really that bad, above 80% its very loud but I game with headphones on and dont hear it.
Plus since bring my overclock down from 1100/1500 to 1000/1500 and stock voltage I never pass 66c so card stays quiet.

Another XFX my card is voltage unlocked I read all cards now are voltage locked I can buy an xfx overclocked version 925 would this still overclock abit? say like 1000/1500 to match my other card.

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 13:55

Rusty0611 said:
The BenQs are fine if you're not used to an IPS screen. Bear in mind that people who review the monitors see all types so are more inclined to see the differences.

Compared to a Dell 1440 IPS panel the colours on the BenQ are washed out but if you're going from one TN screen to another the BenQ is likely to be a large improvement.

(source: I have both next to each other)

3D with AMD cards won't work; there isn't any real perceivable difference between 120 and 144 Hz.

Thanks after more reviews and watching Youtube I going with benq xl2420t. Some review site seem to have blown this ghosting way over the top.
If it was a really issue they would be loads off youtube videos about it lol.

whyscotty · 23 Jun 2013 at 13:56

LtMatt said:
Grab another 7950. What's not to like about titan beating performance for less than £400?

Even if AMD's new card tops a titan/780, 7950 crossfire will still be faster.

I hate saying it, but this makes good sense

shankly1985 · 23 Jun 2013 at 13:56

So now the monitor sorted witch 7950 lol Would just go and buy another xfx but I read they cant be overclocked no more? I would like 1000/1500 to match my card now.