Need advice - getting new graphics card

[phil2kx]

Hey, im getting a new graphics card and i was considering the xfx gtx 260 black edition as i read some very interesting benchmarks, just want to know if this will be the best bet for £200-£250 as i really dont want to be buying a new card in a few months time because i just can't afford it atm, going to sleep now, look forward to replies in the morning,

cheers guys.

 

[AntiHeroUK]

It's also worth considering the XFX 4870 1GB XXX edition. It's around your budget

 

[zak4994]

Yep.

Agree with AntiHeroUK there...

But the GTX260 is faster isn't it?

I just re-read through some reviews and found the 260 faster.

But this was against a stock 4870.

What do you think AntiHeroUK?

 

[SwaleSmith]

I woudl also have thought the 260 would be faster myself...that woudl be my choice.

 

[GavX]

Know whats even faster than the 260?

The 280, and only £256 from dabs...

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=54TW

 

[Landerin]

Although the 260 may be faster i would still go with the 4870 1gb

 

[SwaleSmith]

why???

 

[SwaleSmith]

Know whats even faster than the 260?

The 280, and only £256 from dabs...

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=54TW

Know whats faster than a 280....a 285 LOL

 

[AntiHeroUK]

Know whats faster than a 280....a 285 LOL

Know whats faster than a 285? A 295

/end thread

 

[Landerin]

i just say the 4870 due to personal preference, and the performance to money seems to be abit better than Nvidia for most parts now.

 

[premiumgfx]

ATI cards are also better for future proofing as they support DirectX 10.1 and 7.1 Channel Audio over HDMI. I'd go with a 4850, 4870 or 48701GB depending on how demanding your needs are.