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480Gtx or 6950????

Just done the TechPowerUp comparison, HD6970 is on average 3.8% faster than GTX570 in games, at 1920x1200. They use 10.10e Catalyst drivers (10.12 are the latest ones).
 
I'd personally get the 480GTX, but 2nd hand.

I'm underwhelmed as maybe others are. Really expected better. Given that the only real feature seems to be improved tessellation, and it barely is better than the 5870 in some games (Like BFBC2!)

Frankly, they just are not worth 'upgrading' to if you already own a card that is around 5850/5870/480 (possibly 470 also) performance. Just a waste of money.

To buy one from new.. they seem like a safe buy, although I'd definately be tempted by the 570. Bear in mind the 480 has more features though (still has decent GPGPU capability I think? - need confirmation of that).
 
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