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foxtrott   10-16-2008 at 12:34:44 AM

Hi. I need a new GPu for my computer. Last week i orderd the powercolor HD 4870 1gb verson, but the noise from the fan drove me crazy, even with the new fan controller in CCC. So now i am looking for a new card. Until now I have been a Nvidia fan, but i tried the 4870 to give it a go.
So what should I Buy next? Btw using the card for Gaming and HD and Photoshop
My hardware is :
Q6600
4GB Ram
Ga-P35-DQ6 M.B
20 " screen with 1680 * 1050 (getting a new 24 soon 1900*1200 res)

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invisik   10-16-2008 at 12:52:30 AM
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try the gtx260 its pretty quite if you leave the stock settings on the card but if you tend to overclock expect alot of sound.

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Shadow703793   10-16-2008 at 01:57:11 AM
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Get a better after market cooler for the 4870 and you are set.

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foxtrott   10-16-2008 at 05:11:39 PM
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hmmm, how would it be with 2 4850 in crossfire?

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Shadow703793   10-17-2008 at 03:29:17 PM
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^It should be better than 4870 but do you have the power to run it (ie PSU)? Also what games do you play that will benefit from CrossFire?

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