GPU Upgrade

[UberGinge]

Hi guys,

Basically next month I'll have ~£400 for a GPU setup. Just wanting to know what will be the best for my money.

I have an OCZ 1000W Gold PSU, so that shouldn't be an issue at all for power. Currently running an i7 920 @ 4GHz, and a X58a-UD3R rev 1 motherboard. Will be gaming @ 1920 x 1080.

I'm after something quiet (without going into liquid cooling) and gets me the most of my money. Got enough room for crossfire/SLI setups, so fire away

Edit: I do leave my PC on 24/7 now, and it's in the same room as I am, so something that is quiet and cool would be preferable!

 

[UberGinge]

What sort of RAM would I be looking at in these cards? I'm currently borrowing a 480GTX with 1.5GB vRAM, and when I play BF3 it rises up pretty quickly to 1.3GB. This is without me using any AA at all.

 

[UberGinge]

Not gonna lie, I would stretch for the 7970, just waiting for the custom coolers to roll in first!

Kinda want to see what NVIDIA bring to the tables, but I have been out of the loop on their release dates.

 

[UberGinge]

Fun sidenote, where I'm from, we don't pay VAT. We just get slapped with some fun shipping instead. Any ideas when custom cooled 7970s hit the shelves?