Especially with nvidia saying new chips before years end, which will likely put price pressure down. Sent via BlackBerry
-----Original Message----- From: Scoobydo <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:24:43 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] Recommendations for New Video Card I don't blame you for waiting. Christmas is coming and good deals are sure to follow in the next couple months. On Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:08:20 -0600, Steve Tomporowski <[email protected]> wrote: > Looked at some benchmarks and I'd have to agree that the 6870 is the > card to get. However, I think I'll wait to pursue that to make sure > that the drivers aren't broken at release or the card doesn't > spontaneously combust in 3d mode ;-). > > Steve > > On 11/6/2010 2:43 AM, Scoobydo wrote: >> Check HardOCP and Anandteck for better reviews of what you're looking >> for. The 5830 is worthless for what you want (the 5850 blows it away >> and the 6850 is considerably faster than the 5850 so put the 5830 out >> of any consideration). In my mind it comes down to either the GTX 460 >> (my Palit Platinum 1 gig is factory overcloced at 800 MHz and sells for >> $230 now) or the HD 6870 which is the better of the two. If I were in >> the market and had the cash right now it would be my choice to get the >> 6870 hands down. The only thing Nvidia is better at is drivers, >> supporting games and fold...@home. In a few short weeks AMD will be >> coming out with it's newest top of the line cards ( the 6970 and maybe >> a 6950) and should meet or beat the GTX 480. We'll see when the NDA's >> expire and the reviews start to poor forth. Too rich for my blood >> though. >> >> I've been toying with the idea of getting a second 5770 for my game box >> and do some Crossfire but the reviews make it pretty clear that two >> cards use more electricity than a single 5870 which is probably a >> little faster and not all games work well with it. I don't want to draw >> that much energy and really don't need anything faster to play L4D 2. >> I'll just wait for the dust to settle next year and get a 6870 then. >> That really is the sweet spot in my mind for best value. >> >> >> >> On Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:31:14 -0500, Steve Tomporowski >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The GTX 460 looks pretty good. Not too bad in price (I was thinking >>> under $200., but that can change). I've been looking at the charts at >>> Toms Hardware and it's really a pain to have to weed your way out from >>> between all the dual card benchmarks. >>> >>> Interesting to note that the closest ATI (without going over) to the >>> 460 is the 5830. However the 5830 looks like it's more expensive than >>> the 6870 (Newegg prices). >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> On 11/4/2010 5:41 PM, Scoobydo wrote: >>>> This is easy if you want a main stream card. Choose either the GTX >>>> 460 1 GIG or even better the new HD 6870. Either on will trounce a >>>> GTX 280 and use less power and produce less heat as well. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:46:48 -0500, Steve Tomporowski >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Currently I have an Nvidia 9600 GT in my i7-870 box. The E8500 box >>>>> has the 280 GTX, so I'd like to replace the 9600 with something that >>>>> is a little bit faster than the 280. That is something with good >>>>> bang for the bux. Not looking to spend much this time around. I >>>>> don't have a prejudice on Nvidia or ATI. In the far past I got >>>>> turned off of ATI due to their OpenGL implementation and the fact >>>>> that every new driver broke something else. I'm assuming that under >>>>> the wing of AMD, that both situations have gotten much better. >>>>> >>>>> The variety of models has gotten staggering and the numbering has >>>>> gotten ridiculous, you can't count on a larger number being a faster >>>>> card. I'm doing research now, but I'd like to see what everybody >>>>> has experience with. >>>>> >>>>> The E8500 has been my gaming box, but it's time to move it over. >>>>> Rather get a new card than swap cards. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks...Steve >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>>>> signature database 5592 (20101104) __________ >>>>> >>>>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.eset.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>> signature database 5595 (20101105) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >> >> > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5599 (20101107) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- Opera's e-mail client Main Machine: Generic Steel Case ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 Mobo AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (Default speed) OCZ DDR3 1333 (2x2=4) Palit GTX460 1 Gig (OC'd to 865 MHz) WD Cariar Black 640 Gig Lite On 22X DVD Burner ASUS 21.5" 1080P Monitor fold...@home (11,000 PPD) Game Box: Cooler Master CM690 Mid-Tower Gigabyte 785G/SB710 AMD Phenom II X2 555 C3 Corsair Dominator RAM 2 gigs PowerColor HD5770 1 gig Seasonic 550 watt PSU 4 Seagate 7200.12 500 gig (RAID 0) LiteOn DVD Burner
