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So lets say I don't want to overclock.....
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If you aren't OC'ing then get this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-123-MS
570 performance, 2GB memory, and faster than a 7850 at stock.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-123-MS
570 performance, 2GB memory, and faster than a 7850 at stock.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=547
Vs 560TI
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=518
Vs 570
As you can see the 570 edges it but there is a whole thread on overclocking (I know you said you didn't want to). This would be my choice anyhoo
Vs 560TI
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=518
Vs 570
As you can see the 570 edges it but there is a whole thread on overclocking (I know you said you didn't want to). This would be my choice anyhoo
Thought i'd post as coming from similar place as you andy, have not had a PC for 6 years but am currently building my new one. Don't have a huge budget and £200 was around my max for GFX. Originally was looking at 570's as I just did not want to overclock. However, if you are planning on gaming, a SAFE 7850 O/C still makes the card blow away anything in its league/price range, let alone a super OC like some people have been getting.
Basically, you can safely O/C the 7850 a decent amount (follow the help and advice in the huge 30+ page thread devoted to it, they will help) within 10 minutes and then leave it at that knowning that you £200 card is performing the same or damn close to a £300 one.
All the cards listed are mid range but the 7850 is the only one with the potential to go above that!
Hope that might make it easier for you to consider O/C'ing.
Basically, you can safely O/C the 7850 a decent amount (follow the help and advice in the huge 30+ page thread devoted to it, they will help) within 10 minutes and then leave it at that knowning that you £200 card is performing the same or damn close to a £300 one.
All the cards listed are mid range but the 7850 is the only one with the potential to go above that!
Hope that might make it easier for you to consider O/C'ing.
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This Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560Ti "448 Edition" would be hard to beat for the price I think. The 7850 is a very good option if plan to spend a bit more 
Yeah you should get the 2500K, it's £6 more on OCUK and will be worth more in the future, and at least you've got the ability to overclock!
Yeah you should get the 2500K, it's £6 more on OCUK and will be worth more in the future, and at least you've got the ability to overclock!
Ah then a resounding yes, that is the CPU I am taking. It's easier to O/C than the graphics card 
Just make sure you get a decent air cooler. I'm getting this one:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-GD&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395
Was recommended in every thread I looked at for a budget cooler. That and a 7850, put a couple of hours into O/C both and profit
Just make sure you get a decent air cooler. I'm getting this one:http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-GD&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395
Was recommended in every thread I looked at for a budget cooler. That and a 7850, put a couple of hours into O/C both and profit
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It wasn't mentioned but if you think I should overclock one thing surely I should do the processor too?
As Richeh said its a good idea. There are plenty of guides around to help, and its quite straight forward
If I have to get extra cooling and stuff to overclock then I'm not really interested because then although I'm getting a better card for a cheaper price I'm having to pay extras to get it anyway
If it's just stock speed I want, are we saying the GTX 570 > 7850?
If it's just stock speed I want, are we saying the GTX 570 > 7850?
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You'd only need a decent cooler for a CPU overclock.
With GPUs most can overclock somewhat on stock coolers, and theres plenty of GPUs with custom coolers which allow good overclocks.
At stock:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=518
I'm now re-considering overclocking since you guys (I assume 
) know what you're talking about and if I can get a 7850 that will run as well as (or better?) than a 570 with a bit of overclocking for less money then maybe that's the way to go.
) know what you're talking about and if I can get a 7850 that will run as well as (or better?) than a 570 with a bit of overclocking for less money then maybe that's the way to go.
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I'm now re-considering overclocking since you guys (I assume
Oh good, I was going to see if we could petition for some sort of a suspension until you come to your senses.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-157-MS
Is this the one to wait for then or would you recommend another?
Can't see the Sapphire one on here that seems to get good reviews
Is this the one to wait for then or would you recommend another?
Can't see the Sapphire one on here that seems to get good reviews