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Replacing a 4870x2

RickST

RickST

RickST

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Hi All,
My 4870x2 is a bit knackered, so i am looking to replace it with something.

My question is, what current generation gfx card should i go for? I have been out of the gaming hardware scene since two years ago when I built my current machine.

Rick
 
470 / 5870 would be an upgrade or improvement in some respects and those cards are pretty much the minimum I would consider if replacing it. An overclocked 5850 would also be in with a shout.

For an overall upgrade as in terms of power then you're looking at a 480 / 580 or 5970. Personally I'd hang on since AMD are releasing the 6900 range in December.
 
arc@css said:
470 / 5870 would be an upgrade or improvement in some respects and those cards are pretty much the minimum I would consider if replacing it. An overclocked 5850 would also be in with a shout.

For an overall upgrade as in terms of power then you're looking at a 480 / 580 or 5970. Personally I'd hang on since AMD are releasing the 6900 range in December.
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What he said.
 
Sit and wait and hope the stock levels are high at chrimbo or go for the 470 in sli i did from the 4870 x2 and was well pleased
 
Okay, thanks for the advice, I will hang on till after Christmas.. turns out my dad needs a new computer for Christmas so i can't really afford a new gfx card till early next year.
 
RickST said:
Okay, thanks for the advice, I will hang on till after Christmas.. turns out my dad needs a new computer for Christmas so i can't really afford a new gfx card till early next year.
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Probably the best bet, you'd be a bit wee'd off if you bought a 5870 and a fortnight later a 6950 came out cheaper and beat it in all aspects, which is possible.
 
RickST said:
Hi All,
My 4870x2 is a bit knackered, so i am looking to replace it with something.

My question is, what current generation gfx card should i go for? I have been out of the gaming hardware scene since two years ago when I built my current machine.

Rick
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I too replaced my knackered 4870x2 with a geforce gtx 470. Brilliant card well worth it.
 
Okay, so its after christmas now!

The new 6900 range is out so what is the best card/bundle around? I don't really have a budget but sub £500 would be nice.
 
Get a GTX 570, I've seen a few people talk about their upgrade from 4870X2 to the GTX 570 and they seemed more than happy with the card.
 
shaffaaf27 said:
dual 6950s would be good.
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This and unlock to 6970s, if that happens and you get some good clockers you could have close to 580sli (stock) performance at a bargain price!
Look at some benchmarks of 6950/6970 xfire v 570 sli etc and see what floats your boat :D
 
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I went 4870x2 to a GTX570 a big improvement for sure.
Those 6950s would be better though if they both unlock to 6970 even better.
 
I think... I will go for the two 6950s, I have always been an ATI guy so that just seems to sit better with me.

Will double check with linux drivers first but I think that should be fine.

Thanks for all the advice.
 
RickST said:
I think... I will go for the two 6950s, I have always been an ATI guy so that just seems to sit better with me.

Will double check with linux drivers first but I think that should be fine.

Thanks for all the advice.
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Good choice mate, you won't be dissapointed.
 
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