GTX 660 WindForce 2X

[troops]

Looking to get a new gfx card, i see a lot of recommendations for the HD7850 but i fancy a change back to Nvidia.
How does the GTX 660 WindForce 2X compare to the hd7850 cards and do people think its better for a little extra cash.

 

[djshauny1]

Ive got the msi 660 and i cant fault it

Great card and the drivers have been so much better than AMD for me anyway

 

[Tonester0011]

They trade blows depending on game in all fairness, the weakness of the card is its overclocking potential...the 7850 having a greater OCP.

I've got a TF3 660 boxed up, really cannot wait to finally get some spare cash to finish my Prodigy build

 

[troops]

I know the Gigabyte has generally a good cooler but do the GTX660`s run cooler aswell?

 

[Cleeecooo]

Yep, the 660s tend to be quite a cool card.

I'd go for the 7850, the 660 isn't worth the money in comparison IMO.

£156
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-100-GI&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

practically equal:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=660

NOTE: this is pre driver boost for AMD so they will perform identically now.

Or, for the same price as a 660, get a 7870:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-185-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/548?vs=660