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conbutts   10-14-2009 at 03:17:18 AM

Hi,
im currently configuring a desktop and am unsure as to which card I should purchase. Using an i7-960 processor and 6gigs of 1600mhz ram, which card would you think would be better value/performance. I know the 5870 is compatible with Direct x11 but seeing as there arent even any directx11 demos available is there any point in investing in a card that i wont see the full benefits of for a while yet. So, ATI Radeon HD 5870 or 1.8gig GTX 295? What would you buy and why?

any suggestions are welcome,

thanks

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Bluescreendeath   10-14-2009 at 04:32:58 AM
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Get the 5870 after it drops in price (hopefully soon).

It performs similar to a 4870x2, and is almost as good as a GTX295 without scaling issues.

GTX295 is overpriced at the moment. Don't get the GTX295 unless they lower the price of it significantly ($100 or more)

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FallenSniper   10-14-2009 at 04:40:16 AM
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5870. Performance is similar but the 295 is a waste. It's not even close enough to debate it.

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andy5174   10-14-2009 at 05:20:17 AM
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The HD5870 is slightly worse than GTX295 at the moment, but its power consumption is 680-500=180W less than the GTX295 which will save you a lot of power and so money. In addition, the performance difference between them should be minimal when HD5xxx driver matures and DX11 released.

+1 HD5870


Message edited by andy5174 on 10-14-2009 at 05:22:07 AM
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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-14-2009 at 05:24:47 AM
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I'd say 5870 as well, because even with all things equal, with the 5870 you don't have to mess with Crossfire/SLI, or you can add a second later if you want to dual card.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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andy5174   10-14-2009 at 05:29:13 AM
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Also, the HD5870 is cheaper in price too!

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-14-2009 at 05:32:32 AM
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Yep, and once you add all that good stuff in (price, DX11, etc.) it becomes a real landslide in my opinion. The only thing really lacking is PhysX, though I'd consider that minor as best.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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witcherx   10-14-2009 at 05:33:07 AM
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5870. For Performance and and also energy saving++.

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sirkillalot   10-14-2009 at 11:53:50 AM
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what BlueScreenDeath,witcherx,andy5174,EXT64,FallenSniper said:[:grahamlv:3][:grahamlv:3]


Message edited by sirkillalot on 10-14-2009 at 11:54:58 AM
------------------------------ AMD P2955X4 ATI 5870 DX11 [:boudy:2]
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conbutts   10-14-2009 at 02:27:10 PM
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thanks, everyone. 5870 it is!

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