I would get the card with less thermal output.
On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 11:15:43PM -0400, Scott Sipe wrote:
>
> My HTPC/TV gaming computer has a GeForce 8800GT that is on the fritz. It's an
> older and lame computer (but one that I've upgraded almost all
> components)--Dell with Q6600, 4gb ram, etc.
>
> I'm sure if I buy a good graphics card today I will be severely CPU+bus
> bound, but I am planning on eventually upgrading the rest of the computer and
> so would like to get a graphics card that will be good for a couple of years.
> Want to be ready for the new Elder Scrolls!
>
> I'm currently looking at the GTX 560 Ti or at ATI 9650 2gb. Both comparable
> price (low $200s), both seem very similar performance wise.
>
> Any opinions?
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
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