GTX 280 will my system bootleneck?

[domthecondom]

Ok here it goes, i want to upgrade from my 8600GTS 256mb OC LOL

I want to get a BFG GeForce GTX 280 and as there are some deals with OC i want it NOW .

I want to know if my system will bootleneck the card as its for PCI E 2.0 and i got a Mobo which only supports PCIE 1 but i heard the 280 is backwards compatible?

Here are my Specs:

Asus Striker Extreme
Pentium E6850 3Ghz
4GB RAM (AData :|)
2 x Raptor 74gb Raid 0
1 x Seagate baracuda 300gb
Geforce 8600 GTS OC 256 MB

what would be the besty 260/280 to get for me? Price range £300 but i would preffer to spend LESS

 

[thecremeegg]

Shudnt have though that system will bottleneck. What res you running at? The 280s are £260 on OCuk this week if thats what you want, but the 4870 is prob better bang for buck

 

[domthecondom]

what will bottleneck my system? never really liked the idea of ATI

 

[thecremeegg]

Considering your system is pretty high end you needn't worry about bottlenecking

 

[domthecondom]

oh right, sorry read your answer wrong, the only think i am worried about is the PCI-E 2.0

but i do want to upgrade most of my system at the end of the year anyway, just want better graphics for the GAMES now

so should i deffently go for it?

 

[Deleted member 66701]

I did a test with my 4870 in a v1.0a mobo and then a v2.0 mobo - all other components exactly the same - same fsb/clock - less than 4% difference in benchmarks.

 

[goujon945]

Well i would also recommend the 4870 but any current gen cards will be a huge upgrade

 

[domthecondom]

Ah ok thanks i guess the PCI 1 vs 2 does not really matter untill i upgrade to a PCI 2 mobo probs go for the 280 then

 

[HangTime]

GTX280 will likely be the bottleneck in that system at high res and AA.

 

[Randell]

what resolution are you playing at? You really dont need to spend £250+ if you're not at 1920x1080 and above.