New Card GTX 660 or 7850 2GB

[LittleChimp]

Hi guys been looking at these two cards and dont plan to upgrade for at least a year if not longer. I will be using a 21 inch monitor at 1920x1080p

I can get the 660 abit cheaper but im worried the 192 memory on the 660 will be a problem. Would the 7850 be more future proof with its 256 bit memory allowing the full 2gb to be used?

 

[LtMatt]

7850 would be the better choice, what budget do you have?

 

[LittleChimp]

Hi my budget is around 140. I will probally sell the games to keep the cost down.

 

[humbug]

The 192Bit Bus on the 660 should not be a problem at 1080P, and it will use the 2GB, that's not how it works
But there are 1 or 2 examples where is can choke when compared with a 256Bit Bus, it is slower.

Personally I would trust a GPU with the faster Bus more for longevity.

 

[Boomstick777]

Either card will be nice for 1080P, the 7850 2GB has more memory bandwidth with larger bus... Get whichever is best price

 

[Deleted member 2277]

The 660 is the better card as it compares to a 7870 and it can be cheaper than the 7850.

 

[bru]

Do you intend to overclock?
If not at stock the 660 is a bit faster, if you do intend to overclock the 7850 is the better option.

 

[arc@css]

Do you intend to overclock?
If not at stock the 660 is a bit faster, if you do intend to overclock the 7850 is the better option.

+1

 

[LittleChimp]

I will overclock yes, looks like the 7850 is the best bet then. Cheers for the help fellas