Hey, ok.. first thing, please don't turn this into an argument of nvidea / ATI. I have absolutely no loyalty to either brand, previously I have always had ATI cards, but... that's by chance more than anything else.
I have approx 300 GBP that i'm looking to buy a new card with. I was thinking I was doing the sensible thing waiting for the 6900s to come out. They've come out, i've looked at benchmarks i'm that's made me a bit more confused ( they all seem to vary a bit, and i'm not sure whats best to go to for ).
Also, the Nvidea cards, i'm not familiar with the makes, but I decided if I was to get a 6900 i'd go with HIS.
I would appreciate people to read my requirements, and would really love it if someone can find the best card for me:
- Can run all latest games.
- Low noise, and preferably low heat, I really don't like my PC noisy and my current card is.
- Good with everyday windows applications as well as games.
- If possible, can be eventually crossfired / SLI'd using my Corsair TX650w
Reason for upgrading: I have a ATI HD 4870 1gb. It's good, but noisy and i'm sure may struggle with some games nowadays. When in Windows 7, if I work as QA so often have a VM open, and about 15-20 windows, lots of different browsers, and sometimes screen share ( skype ). I have seen recently often getting the message saying my system is running slow and I should switch to windows 7 basic theme. Now, whilst not being hugely fussed about that, I see it as a sign, and I always want a new system to work with because I use it daily. Of course, I do play the occasional games, normally the latest games when I play them, and I do like a high resolution ( Dell 23" monitor )
I'm happy to let 300 pounds go to get this fixed, and to make it futureproof and a good experience.
An option: I could crossfire / SLI with a lower speed card, but I'm worried about temps, if my PSU will work with it, price and how well cards scale. My housemate already says he will buy my 4870, so I can't just buy another one of them ( And wouldn't want to ).
I am looking at the 6950 / 6970 / GTX 470, but I know nothing of the makes with nvidia, and which are reliable / best.
Please advise me! I much appreciate your help!!
I have approx 300 GBP that i'm looking to buy a new card with. I was thinking I was doing the sensible thing waiting for the 6900s to come out. They've come out, i've looked at benchmarks i'm that's made me a bit more confused ( they all seem to vary a bit, and i'm not sure whats best to go to for ).
Also, the Nvidea cards, i'm not familiar with the makes, but I decided if I was to get a 6900 i'd go with HIS.
I would appreciate people to read my requirements, and would really love it if someone can find the best card for me:
- Can run all latest games.
- Low noise, and preferably low heat, I really don't like my PC noisy and my current card is.
- Good with everyday windows applications as well as games.
- If possible, can be eventually crossfired / SLI'd using my Corsair TX650w
Reason for upgrading: I have a ATI HD 4870 1gb. It's good, but noisy and i'm sure may struggle with some games nowadays. When in Windows 7, if I work as QA so often have a VM open, and about 15-20 windows, lots of different browsers, and sometimes screen share ( skype ). I have seen recently often getting the message saying my system is running slow and I should switch to windows 7 basic theme. Now, whilst not being hugely fussed about that, I see it as a sign, and I always want a new system to work with because I use it daily. Of course, I do play the occasional games, normally the latest games when I play them, and I do like a high resolution ( Dell 23" monitor )
I'm happy to let 300 pounds go to get this fixed, and to make it futureproof and a good experience.
An option: I could crossfire / SLI with a lower speed card, but I'm worried about temps, if my PSU will work with it, price and how well cards scale. My housemate already says he will buy my 4870, so I can't just buy another one of them ( And wouldn't want to ).
I am looking at the 6950 / 6970 / GTX 470, but I know nothing of the makes with nvidia, and which are reliable / best.
Please advise me! I much appreciate your help!!
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