a simple question 295 to 5870 ?

[panta]

Wait for the GTX 480 and SLI two of them.

 

[rhys216]

Wait for the GTX 480 and SLI two of them.

Like this guy...

 

[forest4]

If you already have a 295 GTX, there is no reason to get a 5870 instead, unless you could somehow run it in SLI/Crossfire. That would be a pretty nutty setup if you could pull it off to work right. I doubt there is a way though.

the other reason you might get a 5870 is for power consumption, as it is a lot less than a 295 GTX.

 

[rhys216]

If you already have a 295 GTX, there is no reason to get a 5870 instead, unless you could somehow run it in SLI/Crossfire. That would be a pretty nutty setup if you could pull it off to work right. I doubt there is a way though.

the other reason you might get a 5870 is for power consumption, as it is a lot less than a 295 GTX.

Also because he should be able to get almost enough £ on the bay to pay for a 5870.

 

[kitch9]

That review means little these days as its 5 months old on release drivers. Things are definately much closer these days.

Yup the new beta drivers games me a 1000 point boost in vantage and a good 5-6% boost AT LEAST across the board.

This 5870 of mine is really starting to sing.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=1924943

Lovely old job...... Modest overclock 900/1300

 

[GJ02]

Well I sold the 295, got an asus 5870 and forked out only £15 which isn't bad considering, new tech, less power and heat, dx11, warranty etc etc.
Yes in some areas the card is showing less fps but it's only 3-4 and in other areas it's either the same or better.
I can say that this card plays bc2 maxed on 1920 x 1200 with bloom on 8aa where the 295 would struggle with a consistant fps
all in all I'm happy, bring on next month and I'll get another & xfire them

 

[straxusii]

Well I sold the 295, got an asus 5870 and forked out only £15 which isn't bad considering, new tech, less power and heat, dx11, warranty etc etc.
Yes in some areas the card is showing less fps but it's only 3-4 and in other areas it's either the same or better.
I can say that this card plays bc2 maxed on 1920 x 1200 with bloom on 8aa where the 295 would struggle with a consistant fps
all in all I'm happy, bring on next month and I'll get another & xfire them

Good job, all 295 owners should get them on the bay quick

 

[GJ02]

Good job, all 295 owners should get them on the bay quick

ive just pm'd you

 

[rhys216]

Well I sold the 295, got an asus 5870 and forked out only £15 which isn't bad considering, new tech, less power and heat, dx11, warranty etc etc.
Yes in some areas the card is showing less fps but it's only 3-4 and in other areas it's either the same or better.
I can say that this card plays bc2 maxed on 1920 x 1200 with bloom on 8aa where the 295 would struggle with a consistant fps
all in all I'm happy, bring on next month and I'll get another & xfire them

Sounds like a great result.
Lol @ those nah sayers "It's not worth it" blah blah blah... Good job you didn't listen to them.