Im currently running sli gtx 275's at stock (2x 640mhz core clocked xfx cards), system is an i7 920 at 4ghz, theyre pretty nice cards, but a bit power hungry, and run a bit warm. What would be the best single card option at the minute, resolution i play at is 1920x1200.
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Good upgrade from sli gtx 275's
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Wouldn't the 5870 be a bit of downgrade, consider GTX275 SLI is as fast, if not faster than 4890 Crossfire? I guess it does have a benefit of being just one card and lower power consumption, but from performance's stand point, it doesn't seem like an "upgrade" that's worth it.
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Are the 5870's power hungry?, Tbh ive never used an ati card before, i know from various friends who game that the 5870 is a very potent card, and theyll be coming down in price eventually due to new ati cards, this would leave me with the option of adding a second, (mobo is sli/crossfire capable). Current psu is a corsair hx 850w.
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I'd just wait for the next gen graphics cards with what you got op.
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PSU should do just fine, just incase what have you got in your case?
Thats still something im considering, i know that the op said a single card to replace my current sli setup. But, im open to all suggestions/advice.
CF 5870s use less power than SLI GTX275s so you should be fine.
You could get one of them for now and add a 2nd later on.
I would wait for the 6 series myself as your setup is still very good.
list of my current spec
i7 920 at 4ghz
6gb ocz reaper c7 1600mhz
2 x gtx 275sli
lg blu ray drive
3 x 7200 rpm hdd's
1 x fan controller
6 x fans, 4 on controller, 2 via pwm
asus xonar dx pcie soundcard
corsair hx 850w psu
How long till theyre released? Tbh, i dont keep up to date on gpu's as much as i should.
Quiteness would be good as well, when gaming i run my 275's at 75% fan speed, normally use headphones when gaming, the cards hit 70-76c. But the noise can be a bit distracting if im not using headphones, also theyve added an additional 5c to my overall system temp.
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I also agree with the people that said with what you got, you best wait for 2nd gen dx11 cards for some "meaningful" upgrade.
I think if they miss early December they will release them/it in march so they can stack up the amount and have less stock issues
i was actually considering getting another 275 to sli but then decided i'd rather get a 480 instead.
This thread is making me think otherwise as if I was in your shoes I highly doubt I'd be tempted with the gtx480 or 5870- I'd wait till nvidia launches a dual gpu card before I made the jump to make it worthwhile. You could always buy 1 now then sli/xfire in the future for even more power but till you do that it would be more of a sidegrade.
This thread is making me think otherwise as if I was in your shoes I highly doubt I'd be tempted with the gtx480 or 5870- I'd wait till nvidia launches a dual gpu card before I made the jump to make it worthwhile. You could always buy 1 now then sli/xfire in the future for even more power but till you do that it would be more of a sidegrade.