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6950 vs GTX 560Ti
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6950, more vRAM, similar speed, could be unlocked, can be OC'ed and they scale well in crossfire 
The one with the most ram 110%
, but you new I was going to say that.As said before in your other thread, they both perform very similar, game dependant of course.
In case you don't think the 6950's clock well:
I have two of them in CrossFire that can do that!
you can get 2GB 560's
But generally speaking the 6950 is the faster card to start with.
Scougar are the 6950's really a better card then the 560ti 2048mb?
i have always had nvidia,because i hear a lot of bad stories about ati drivers.
i will be upgrading my 8800gt come christmas time.
I have not had a 6950 2GB so I can't comment on 'the difference' personally speaking, I can only go by reviews and the general consesus across the web. I think the 6950 is a 'better' purchase, but if you feel more comfortable getting an Nvidia card then go for it, there isn't 'that' much in it.
I have the 560Ti and am very happy with it, I don't get any stuttering/lag and it's relatively quiet given that I'm overclocking it so much.
Just take your time and read some proper reviews where the 560ti and the 6950's happen to be in the same review (just be aware that driver updates may affect results since initial card release).
But as I said, I only got the 560Ti because it was a great price at the time, if a 6950 could have come anywhere near that price I probably would have stretched to get the 6950 2GB.
Also.. the talk of 'unlocking' that is mentioned about 6950's, just be aware that the later models are not likely to unlock so please double check if you are buying on the premise that it might.
Good luck
I have the 560Ti and am very happy with it, I don't get any stuttering/lag and it's relatively quiet given that I'm overclocking it so much.
Just take your time and read some proper reviews where the 560ti and the 6950's happen to be in the same review (just be aware that driver updates may affect results since initial card release).
But as I said, I only got the 560Ti because it was a great price at the time, if a 6950 could have come anywhere near that price I probably would have stretched to get the 6950 2GB.
Also.. the talk of 'unlocking' that is mentioned about 6950's, just be aware that the later models are not likely to unlock so please double check if you are buying on the premise that it might.
Good luck
http://www.hwcompare.com/8888/geforce-gtx-560-ti-vs-radeon-hd-6950-2gb/
no 2gb 560ti review
As scougar says the 6950 is probably slighty better, but very little in it!
560 uses 30watts less power, lol
no 2gb 560ti review
As scougar says the 6950 is probably slighty better, but very little in it!
560 uses 30watts less power, lol
True, but in general, 560Ti's OC more
Flip a coin/go for which one you like best
EDIT: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-140-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341
One of the best cards IMO
(not, I am slightly biased to NV )