Deciding on an Upgrade.

[Mark3h]

at the moment I've been looking at both the 6950 and more recently the 560Ti.
I'm currently running a 1gb xfx 4890.

I originally considered a second 4890, but my psu prevented me from doing so, not due to lack of power, its a Thermaltake 700W, but down to there isnt any room for more Cables (not a modular).

Just wondering if its worth upgrading yet or maybe leaving it for another while?

 

[TropicLightning]

Always best to wait if you can. New cards aren't due out until fall this year.

6950 would be almost twice as fast as your 4890.

 

[arc@css]

at the moment I've been looking at both the 6950 and more recently the 560Ti.
I'm currently running a 1gb xfx 4890.

I originally considered a second 4890, but my psu prevented me from doing so, not due to lack of power, its a Thermaltake 700W, but down to there isnt any room for more Cables (not a modular).

Just wondering if its worth upgrading yet or maybe leaving it for another while?

Anything struggling? If not, leave it until the newer tech is out or when you feel that your cards don't deliver well enough to suit your needs.

 

[Mark3h]

Cheers for the quick replies guys.

Nothing is struggling, I upgraded last year from an E6850 Dual core to one of the i7 bundles here on OCUK, 920 running at 4.00, 6GB DDR etc.

I just felt it may be getting time to exchange the GPU. Got it within about 2 months of its release.

 

[6644kp]

Cheers for the quick replies guys.

Nothing is struggling, I upgraded last year from an E6850 Dual core to one of the i7 bundles here on OCUK, 920 running at 4.00, 6GB DDR etc.

I just felt it may be getting time to exchange the GPU. Got it within about 2 months of its release.

If nothing is struggeling maybe its better to wait for the 7000 series.

 

[shaf]

I have the same card and itch.

Waiting for a game to make me. None yet.
Maybe total war shogun 2. Maybe.

 

[CptMorgans]

In exactly the same situation. Upgrade now to either a 560 or 6950, or wait a bit longer. Seriously considering the Gigabyte 560 OC @ £192 just now. Just wish I could find a specific review of that model rather than the SOC version.

Shogun 2, yes please!

 

[[WU-TANG]GZA]

Don't do it.

Had the itch...scratched it. Didn't need to.

I'm not upset with the upgrade but in reeality it wasn't necessary.