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Gpu witch one?

slayer2005

slayer2005

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I would say the first one you linked should serve you very well, though to see its real performance (and a more noticeable difference over your previous card) you should overclock it, something which these cards do so very, very well. In fact, I can't think of any gpu before that overclocks as well as the AMD 7800 / 7900's.

Another couple that caught my eye and that are within your budget are these :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-051-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-296-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411


Alternatively, if you not so bothered by the potential of higher noise levels at load, there is also this, which is a good price for a 7870 (though I think I'd rather spend a few quid more for a better cooler) :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-006-VX&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411
 
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arc@css said:
I would say the first one you linked should serve you very well, though to see its real performance (and a more noticeable difference over your previous card) you should overclock it, something which these cards do so very, very well. In fact, I can't think of any gpu before that overclocks as well as the AMD 7800 / 7900's.

Another couple that caught my eye and that are within your budget are these :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-051-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-296-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411


Alternatively, if you not so bothered by the potential of higher noise levels at load, there is also this, which is a good price for a 7870 (though I think I'd rather spend a few quid more for a better cooler) :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-006-VX&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411
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Cheers for the response arc.
If i dnt end up selling it wat do u think about adding a second 560 and using sli. What kind
Of performance would i get compared to the above cards?

Steve
 
I agree with Arc@css. The HIS at that price and those games is a no brainer :)

Also, if you do keep your 560TI, if it is the 1GB version, you will need to buy another 1GB (giving you 1GB effective vram). SLI uses more power so you may need a new PSU?
 
gregster said:
I agree with Arc@css. The HIS at that price and those games is a no brainer :)

Also, if you do keep your 560TI, if it is the 1GB version, you will need to buy another 1GB (giving you 1GB effective vram). SLI uses more power so you may need a new PSU?
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Well i already have a cosair 750psu witch ive been told would be ok for 2 560s.
Also im going to add some water cooling to thermaltake chaser.
So i think the heat would b ok with the case i have?
 
slayer2005 said:
If i dnt end up selling it wat do u think about adding a second 560 and using sli. What kind
Of performance would i get compared to the above cards?

Steve
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This site gives a rough guide for a comparison between a 7870 and 560ti sli. I've used the gtx580 in place of a 7870 since they are approximately equal (pre-overclock) :

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/441?vs=305

As mentioned, the 1gb of vram can be a considerable issue in some of the more modern titles, especially if you're cranking the detail up / adding AA / using mods, etc. Also, it's worth bearing in mind the increasing power draw, heat and noise that will factor in, too.

Me personally, I would much rather go for the single card solution in this instance. If you want some change out of your £200, then grab a 7850 2gb, or there is the 7870, which is still within your budget.

Btw, what cpu do you have, and is it overclocked?
 
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arc@css said:
This site gives a rough guide for a comparison between a 7870 and 560ti sli. I've used the gtx580 in place of a 7870 since they are approximately equal (pre-overclock) :

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/441?vs=305

As mentioned, the 1gb of vram can be a considerable issue in some of the more modern titles, especially if you're cranking the detail up / adding AA / using mods, etc. Also, it's worth bearing in mind the increasing power draw, heat and noise that will factor in, too.

Me personally, I would much rather go for the single card solution in this instance. If you want some change out of your £200, then grab a 7850 2gb; or, still within your budget, there is the 7870.

Btw, what cpu do you have, and is it overclocked?
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955 quad black edition and not oc...
Yhea im thinkin new single card,should be able to get around 70-80
For the old one. Also might go bulldozer 8 core.
 
slayer2005 said:
955 quad black edition and not oc...
Yhea im thinkin new single card,should be able to get around 70-80
For the old one. Also might go bulldozer 8 core.
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Do not get a bulldozer whatever you do, it has terrible IPC, even worse then Phenom II, so it will be a sidegrade at best, and a downgrade at worst. The only real upgrade for you would be to get a decent Sandy/Ivybridge CPU and Z77 board (i5 3570k would be ideal for gaming).
 
Nuclear Fusion said:
Do not get a bulldozer whatever you do, it has terrible IPC, even worse then Phenom II, so it will be a sidegrade at best, and a downgrade at worst. The only real upgrade for you would be to get a decent Sandy/Ivybridge CPU and Z77 board (i5 3570k would be ideal for gaming).
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Ive heard so many mixed reviews regarding bulldozer. Some say crap others say dont listen for the money there gr8. I prob wouldnt go i5 so if the mojority do say there not worth it id stick to my phenom II get some water cooling and OC.
 
slayer2005 said:
Ive heard so many mixed reviews regarding bulldozer. Some say crap others say dont listen for the money there gr8. I prob wouldnt go i5 so if the mojority do say there not worth it id stick to my phenom II get some water cooling and OC.
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The only people saying they're great are people who own them. Whereas everyone else (even including some BD owners) would recommend IB/SB. Not really worth watercooling your CPU, the cost wouldn't be worth it. I'd just stick with what you have, overclock it and then wait to see what Haswell brings.
 
Ok cheers for the advice,i think il just go with a new gpu next week and sell the old.
Ive overclocked the cpu also today for the first time,got it going from 3.2 to 4ghz and seems to be stable.
 
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