Hi,
It is first time I am posting in Tom's Hardware. I am badly confused with the following options I have:
HD 5970 for 240$ (used)
HD 6990 for 400$ (used)
HD 7970 for 420$ (new)
Here I consider sharing my priorities:
-I need to use the graphics card for one year from now. And then I will sell it. So I am more attracted to used cards due to less price drop.
-I want to play tomb raider with ultimate graphics settings ( tressfx on) at 1900x1080 resolution. I am fine if I get around 40-45 avg. fps. but higher is better of course.
-I need to know, are 6990 and 7970 worth the extra money than 5970?
-I know 5970 is older, but if it performs good enough for one more year, I do not consider the need of spending extra money on the newer one.
- I currently have a workstation grade graphics solution Nvidia quadro 4000. I am a CAD professional that's why I gave it a shot. But I am not satisfied and want to switch to a gaming solution, since I also play games in free time. So I also need to know which of these gaming cards also perform good at CAD applications, esp. solidworks and 3DS Max.
Dear graphics card experts! Keeping in mind my priorities, please help me chose the best out of 3 options that would keep me happy for a year from now.
Many thanks.
It is first time I am posting in Tom's Hardware. I am badly confused with the following options I have:
HD 5970 for 240$ (used)
HD 6990 for 400$ (used)
HD 7970 for 420$ (new)
Here I consider sharing my priorities:
-I need to use the graphics card for one year from now. And then I will sell it. So I am more attracted to used cards due to less price drop.
-I want to play tomb raider with ultimate graphics settings ( tressfx on) at 1900x1080 resolution. I am fine if I get around 40-45 avg. fps. but higher is better of course.
-I need to know, are 6990 and 7970 worth the extra money than 5970?
-I know 5970 is older, but if it performs good enough for one more year, I do not consider the need of spending extra money on the newer one.
- I currently have a workstation grade graphics solution Nvidia quadro 4000. I am a CAD professional that's why I gave it a shot. But I am not satisfied and want to switch to a gaming solution, since I also play games in free time. So I also need to know which of these gaming cards also perform good at CAD applications, esp. solidworks and 3DS Max.
Dear graphics card experts! Keeping in mind my priorities, please help me chose the best out of 3 options that would keep me happy for a year from now.
Many thanks.
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