Best single gfx card for BF3?

[Spetznaz]

Well I somehow don't think my old 4890 will cut the mustard with this and tbh I see a lot of posts about 'issues' with CF/SLI and the obvious heat problems so I am looking for the best single card for performance in BF3, money is not an issue (umm almost), reading a few threads the best option so far sounds like the 6990 but I would welcome any improvements if possible..

 

[Tommyzz]

I have heard the 580 performs amazingly well on BF3 and you would not struggled with fps.

 

[JeffyB]

The 6990 is the fastest card available at present but you will be dependant on crossfire for it as it has 2 gpu cores on 1 card and it can get hot and noisy under load. Ignoring the Gtx 590 next in line is the GTX580, single gpu card so no dependancy on multi gpu technology.

 

[Spetznaz]

Thanks, I notice the 580 comes with either 1.5gb or 3gb or vram, is the 3gb version not also a dual gpu?.

 

[damadom]

my 5850 can run it on full no probs

 

[jinxpad]

My 480 runs it with no problems, so I think you'd be fine with a 580 or even a 570.

 

[bells]

Thanks, I notice the 580 comes with either 1.5gb or 3gb or vram, is the 3gb version not also a dual gpu?.

no have a look through the 580 section as there are 3gb versions available

 

[Flashheart]

Wait for the new amd cards before deciding?

 

[Spetznaz]

Wait for the new amd cards before deciding?

I want to play the game in a month so can't really wait and I don't think the 4890 will allow me to play it without it looking more like BF2!. My sig is wrong sorry as its not crossfire anymore - I sold the other card as it was a pain to get some games to run in CF and too much heat.

Sounds like the 580 might be a better option then and looking at reviews it runs cooler/quieter than the 6990.

 

[damadom]

i do get lag with my ati 5850 but i think that may be due to me only having 4gb of ddr2 ram getting some more soon.

 

[Flashheart]

Ah ok, well 570 is the one I'd get. But if money is no option then the 580 will serve you very well

 

[Spetznaz]

Ok thanks all - pretty much made up my mind on a GTX580 and gone off the 6990 idea now.

One last option though and abandoning my no dual card principle, I see that some of the 6950's run cool on their own though not sure if this would still be the case in CF.

What about 2 x http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-128-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1752

better or worse option than the 580?.

 

[Spetznaz]

Bah screw that I am not abandoing my stance and there are too many issues with crossfire/sli I'm getting a 580 lol

 

[tommybhoy]

Bah screw that I am not abandoing my stance and there are too many issues with crossfire/sli I'm getting a 580 lol

The 6950 xfire will destroy a 580.

I thought the same as you about dual card setups having 8800gt sli and swore I wouldn't touch it again!

Fast forward to current Gen and I gave it another shot, so glad I did!

Both Amd and Nvidia have made vast improvements in stability and scaling, it's so much better.

If you want the absolute best single gpu then it's got to be the 580, if you tend to keep your card for a few years then make sure you get the 3gb one.

 

[tonyt3rry]

does having a i7 really make a big diference?

 

[mickyflinn]

No difrence against an i5 unless hyper threading is relevant.

 

[tonyt3rry]

cool, I only have a i3 im not made of money, i think i had a good rig considering i work part time and have a baby

 

[mickyflinn]

cool, I only have a i3 im not made of money, i think i had a good rig considering i work part time and have a baby

No comparision dual core v quad core

 

[tonyt3rry]

What CPU do you have?

 

[d_brennen]

cool, I only have a i3 im not made of money, i think i had a good rig considering i work part time and have a baby

Fast quad + is where its at. i3 are duals