Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Have been looking at getting myself a new GFx card ( My Budget is around 180 but wouldnt really like to spend that much ??) Been looking at these two or is there anything else out there anyone might suggest?? GTX 560Ti 448 edition or HD 6950 2048mb Thanks in advance guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey~SPARTA~ Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have the GTX 560TI OC and its a awsome bit of kit, thi being a newer card should be better than mine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halli~SPARTA~ Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If ya plan on holding on to this next one for a few years get the 580, well that's what I want anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Rizz, these are the same two cards I've been looking at as replacements for my 4870. Started looking around 3 months ago and it's interesting to see that prices have dropped by around £30 in that time. I did a ridiculous amount of research ad at the time they were the best two cards for £200, so I guess now there the best two for £180! As Halli mentioned the 580 is the better choice for long term capability but I guess you're in the same boat as me and not able to splash £300 on a card! Having said all of that, my 4870 is playing everything I do at the moment fine and as I'm not planning on any new games other than Arma3, next year, I may stick as I am and see how the prices look in a few more months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batwing~SPARTA~ Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I think they are both excellent cards. I got a Sapphire 6950 2GB almost 1 yr ago and I am super happy with it. You should consider something about the 6950 that the 560 doesn t have: 6950 may become 6970 with a simple 5 mins modding (depend on models) This would give you a superior card class saving a bunch of money. I did it, it worked flawlessy and it works amazing. In fact I can say I have a 6970. The process is really simple but the only care you have to pay to is being positive the model you buy can do it. I got that Sapphire for that specific reason. Usually if you read the "Users reviews" you will see if other users are succesfully modding their card. This is the only actual reason why today I could see a reason to go 6950 instead 560. Modding to 6970 delivers extra performances and put the card a notch above the 560. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 that 560 is on offer this week rizz been looking at cards myself, looks like mine has died, or at least i dont have any display, seems like the pc is booting but no display. could be the psu, will have to borrow a similar card from someone to investigate. damn frustrating tho, sat here on my work lappy, on the plus side... my house is really tidy lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 so i find out my gfx card is bust :*( after a quick read it seems the 7850 might be the way to go at this price point (under £200). faster, cooler, uses less electricity than 6xxx and the 560s, plus the 2gb ram is nice compared to nvids. just a little thread from this evening: 6950 vs 7850 although there is not a lot in it in reality as always with pc stuff. **HIS 7850 ICEQ X PRE-ORDER DEAL!** £185 at 'clockers. think i might be placing my order soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 AHH NICE FIND MR P, looks like this is the card to get in this price range! haha you may have to have the same card as me!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 i have a 4870x2 if you want it rizzz , i give you best price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 hahaha!! how long is the warrenty for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 £174 today only rizz: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-005-VX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 haha so which one you bought?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batwing~SPARTA~ Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Should you check this review to have a basic comparison between the newest cards avaialble? http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/36125-amd-radeon-hd-7870-hd-7850-graphics-cards/?page=6 Actually I would say the 69xx series is still very competitive. Almost the 6870 should be considered as competitive if you have a budget issue. Sure 6870 has lower performance but at $190 http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/36125-amd-radeon-hd-7870-hd-7850-graphics-cards/?page=6 it may be a good solution, versus $250 for 7850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131464 or $250 for this 6950 which might be moddable to 6970 (check if is true) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have a better advice than all previous.... buy me a geforce 580 and get my 275 GTX for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 haha had to think about that one for a minute Forrester?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJsarge Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I've got an EVGA GTX570. It runs everything flawlessly on a single monitor, and I only have to lower a tiny bit of the graphics for my 3-monitor setup. Just note: if you play BF3, the top-end gfx cards still have stability issues. I may just have to update my drivers if NVidia has fixed it on their end. But I can't play more than 30-45 minutes without the game locking up on me. Stability is fine everywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have a better advice than all previous.... buy me a geforce 580 and get my 275 GTX for free I wish we had a Plus 1 for this sort of post +1 Or a facebook like Or did I miss it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 my rig runs fine as is, id like to have a better graphics card, an ssd and a new sound card (creative titanium hd)then im top notch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) haha so which one you bought?? missed this one sry dood, i ordered the HIS one, but gonna have to wait a bit longer HIS delayed shipment, they ship from Hong Kong tomorrow, delivery later next week. Delay was due to a shortage on a part for the IceQ X cooler. Edited May 5, 2012 by PANiC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Wow all the mountians of money all are setting on LOL!!!! should be able to get the gold plated one LOL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 i80 today only rizz: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-052-HS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaz~SPARTA~ Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 7850 is a really good buy, outperforms 6990 and almost matches up to a nvidia 590 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 How much is that one normally P?? been lookin at the Frozr ones cause of the memory clock!! but did you say that the HIS ones clock well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaz~SPARTA~ Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 the msi is a good buy, should be going for around 260 usd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 hey rizz £167.99 inc VAT today only deal + free Dirt http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-005-VX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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