New Graphics Card(s)

schmidtc89 · #1 04-11-10, 09:26 PM

I am looking for a new GPU setup for my rig. I am currently looking at going with a XFX branded 5870($300-400 range) or maybe going with a 6870 and then adding another in the future for crossfire. From what I have read the performance of the two 6870s would be a little more than the 5870, cost a little more too. Looking for a good bang for the buck.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

I Hunta x · #2 04-11-10, 10:14 PM

The 6870 is more or less the same performance as a 5870 give or take a few % depending on the game.

Just go with a 6870 and save your self the money matey.

AMDFTW · #3 04-11-10, 10:52 PM

or wait a few weeks

Heebs · #4 05-11-10, 02:29 AM

Wait till the GTX 5xx series and the Radeon 69xx series come out. That will cause prices to drop more.

schmidtc89 · #5 05-11-10, 02:31 AM

Will do, thanks for the advice fellas

AlienALX · #6 05-11-10, 05:42 AM

If you're on the price drop thing go with Nvidia. ATI seem to be resting on their laurels a little bit when it comes to slashing prices. Some of the Geforce cards now cost 50% of what they did when they released yet ATI have been as mean as dishwater when it comes to lowering prices.

The 5 series will change that though. It could be a new leaf for Nvidia at which point AMD will have to lower prices.