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Replacement for GTX280 SLi?
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Sure they are, having owned top SLI configurations or 295 it's hard not to forgive Nvidia cards heating up over 90*C. It does create a lot of noise though and anyone who's not deaf will notice it.
Soldato
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Me being Nvidia fanboi? That's certainly news to me consider I don't really take side on either camp, and I usually try to state my opinions base on the info given. If you think I'm wrong, do feel feel to correct me (with evidence would be nice), as I actually welcome people point out my mistake (if that REALLY is the case) since I'll learn something new.Hm, you're a bull**** poster Marine, did you realise it yet? GeForce 480 is loud and there's no doubt about it. It heats up a lot with stock cooler. Also, the MSI has its voltage tweak but it doesn't matter. See, all reference cards can be voltage adjusted and all cards are reference designs as for nowBeing Nvidia fanboy, I would expect you to have a little more knowledge about your team.
To the OP, the 480 is your best bet tbh, none other single GPU cards will give you similar performance in those games and only 5970 is other option (or two 5850s) but in that case, you might as well get dual 460s setup which would outperform a single 480. You don't want multi GPU configuration thus I suggest getting a single 480 and a third party cooler for it.
Last time you jumped the gun to defend jigger, I'm not sure if you even realise he's heavily ATI biased...I always recommend both Nvidia and ATI cards and provide info for people asking which card to buy, and clearly stating which card to get is entirely up to his personal preference or choice, unlike people that just recommend buyin ATI base on their own personal preference.
And again, I never said it is not loud and hot, it just ain't as much as people making them out to be. You really need to have a look at the feedbacks of the people that ACTUALLY own the cards.
im really enjoying your discussions 
anyway this is what happens on APB when turning on SLI on (the people also go invisible.
i would prefer to stay with Nvidia, for a few reasons. though i'm happy to try ATI Again as they were good.
One: I know The Drivers work great with my Games & seen no issue.
Two: ATI has had some problems with APB not sure if this is resolved.
Quick Question: is there any mention on a 580GTX? i'm just thinking that would give me a nice performance boost to?
anyway this is what happens on APB when turning on SLI on (the people also go invisible.
i would prefer to stay with Nvidia, for a few reasons. though i'm happy to try ATI Again as they were good.
One: I know The Drivers work great with my Games & seen no issue.
Two: ATI has had some problems with APB not sure if this is resolved.
Quick Question: is there any mention on a 580GTX? i'm just thinking that would give me a nice performance boost to?
If you're not acting like a fanboy then it would be nice if you stop colouring Nvidia camp as it doesn't help these Forums where half of lot is fanboys and the other half don't have a clue. I actually heard the cards and I looked up the owners threads and I can assure these cards are pretty loud (and I do consider my 5850 being loud even though I run it hotter with lower fan settings than most). It just the way it is, you don't want your £350 worth a card to run hot or noisy. And they do both. If you read the OP properly, you would have realized that he doesn't wish he's cards to run as hot or as loud as his current SLI setup. I doubt after reading your post he has the answer, it's rather confusing.
I also pointed out your mistake of MSI card being better in overclocking due to voltage tweak, you would have though that a person who advises buying Nvidia cards in every single thread should have some knowledge about the products he advises. Nonetheless the MSI card at this price is the one to go for.
I might need to have a look at the thread where I defend anyone. It could possibly be that a group of Nvidia fanboys started to talk rubbish to slate ATI but gotta see it as I don't remember defending jigger. I do realize how many single threaded people post on these forums though.
Your other post in this thread, you claim people don't complain about 4870x2. They do! It's a ****ed up card noise and temperature wise but it's a dual GPU card. Have you realized it yet? It's also the old gen although still going fairly strong. Enough of my bull****, I just read the stulid's post and cannot believe how miserable his opinions are.
I also pointed out your mistake of MSI card being better in overclocking due to voltage tweak, you would have though that a person who advises buying Nvidia cards in every single thread should have some knowledge about the products he advises. Nonetheless the MSI card at this price is the one to go for.
I might need to have a look at the thread where I defend anyone. It could possibly be that a group of Nvidia fanboys started to talk rubbish to slate ATI but gotta see it as I don't remember defending jigger. I do realize how many single threaded people post on these forums though.
Your other post in this thread, you claim people don't complain about 4870x2. They do! It's a ****ed up card noise and temperature wise but it's a dual GPU card. Have you realized it yet? It's also the old gen although still going fairly strong. Enough of my bull****, I just read the stulid's post and cannot believe how miserable his opinions are.
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I have just gone GTX 280 SLI and can confirm that when they really get going on high settings, they can be rather loud and hot. The GTX 480 option is always there, but I am much more tempted to wait and see what the GTX 475/GTX 485 will do (assuming they are released). Also I need to run with this setup for a good month or so to see how it goes.
So far I have no complaints about performance as I received a very nice bump over my previous single card (I have another thread here with the results). To the OP, the best card you can get right now is the 480, but whether or not its the best value is debatable - the MSI one excepted imo as I think it is a good deal. Otherwise, the inevitable ATI and Nvidia refreshes coming up in the next 5 to 6 months will once again change the buyer's landscape.
So far I have no complaints about performance as I received a very nice bump over my previous single card (I have another thread here with the results). To the OP, the best card you can get right now is the 480, but whether or not its the best value is debatable - the MSI one excepted imo as I think it is a good deal. Otherwise, the inevitable ATI and Nvidia refreshes coming up in the next 5 to 6 months will once again change the buyer's landscape.
GeForce 460s in SLI are about as fast if not faster than GTX 285s in SLI. That is quite a gain over 280s plus they overclock better, run cooler and quieter. I doubt either 5870 or 470 could compete against 280 SLI setup though.
In the op's case both cards will batter his SLI rig no problem.
As for the GTX460 vs GTX280-285 you will find anything one card can play the other can. Its only really the sound levels that dont compare. Not worth the move as you have to spend £180 a card for a quiet GTX460's.
I believe the 280s are still worth around £110 each. The cheapest Gigabyte 460s 1GB cost £170 delivered, if he can make the sale of 280s a little more profitable on the bay for example, then the total cost of an upgrade settles him at below £100. I think it may be worth it if the performance gains are substantial, power consumption significantly lower, noise and temps within the safe limits and SLI issues marginally appearing. There's DirectX 11, Surround and smaller factor on stake as well.
just to clarify i'm looking for a single GPU.
As this would hopefully reduce the Heat (2 cards would give of more heat than one?) & 1 card should also reduce the noise as well.?
I will have a look at reviews, Benchmarks
keep up the discussion though its interesting.
As this would hopefully reduce the Heat (2 cards would give of more heat than one?) & 1 card should also reduce the noise as well.?
I will have a look at reviews, Benchmarks
keep up the discussion though its interesting.
He obviously does not want a multi gpu setup, that leaves him a few options gtx470/480 or a 5870. None of which would struggle with thsoe games at that res, they are not particularly graphically intesive. Not beating about the bush the gtx480 will be the hottest and loudest of those options. Personally i'd go for the 5870, really is great with source based games (anandbench shows the 5870 is faster than a 480 in lfd) and is very quiet as well.
just to clarify i'm looking for a single GPU.
As this would hopefully reduce the Heat (2 cards would give of more heat than one?) & 1 card should also reduce the noise as well.?
I will have a look at reviews, Benchmarks
keep up the discussion though its interesting.
At your res you need a lot of Vram so that leaves a GTX 480
The other option is a 5970 this has less Vram mind that the 480
Both the 480 and 5970 will match or better your GTX 280 sli setup, as for heat both cards run hot and the 480 is a little noisy at loud
Edit: 5870 is also an option,runs very cool and is very quiet not sure whether or not it will be ok at your res?
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I would say if you want the best most powerfull card go for the GTX480, then I was going to say if you want to save a few pounds go for something like the Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 5870 2048MB "Eyefinity 6 Edition, then i noticed it has gone back up in price and is now £352 
. So glad i got mine when it was only £300
If I was going to buy a card now and hadant allrdy got my 5870 with how much the GTX480 has droped in price I would be prity tempted, but haveing said that I do love my 5870 it runs cool max temp when gameing is around 72*c and it's quiter than my old GTX280
. So glad i got mine when it was only £300If I was going to buy a card now and hadant allrdy got my 5870 with how much the GTX480 has droped in price I would be prity tempted, but haveing said that I do love my 5870 it runs cool max temp when gameing is around 72*c and it's quiter than my old GTX280
im really enjoying your discussions
anyway this is what happens on APB when turning on SLI on (the people also go invisible.
i would prefer to stay with Nvidia, for a few reasons. though i'm happy to try ATI Again as they were good.
One: I know The Drivers work great with my Games & seen no issue.
Two: ATI has had some problems with APB not sure if this is resolved.
Quick Question: is there any mention on a 580GTX? i'm just thinking that would give me a nice performance boost to?
Gotta love the magical mystery tour that is dual GPU's though
It reminds me of that Mr Hudson and Kanye West video.
I'm unsure how you've come to this conclusion
SLi 280s should easily keep up with either the 470 or 5870, there's no battering going on anywhere.