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Help me choose a GPU.

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Last response: October 7, 2010 8:37 AM in Graphics & Displays

Steffwiz

September 2, 2010 3:10:08 AM

I really can't choose a GPU. I can't decide between ATI or Nvidia, and even if I could I wouldn't be able to pick a card.. :|

I have a GTX 295 currently and want to get rid of it. (Lots of reasons)

As far as I can understand, ATI cards generally use less power and run a lot cooler. I don't really want a dual-GPU card, because it's not worth the money for the minor performance increase.

So, I was looking at a GTX 480 or a HD 5870.. Benchmarks seem to show that the 5870 is better under load, and idle, but the GTX 480 performs better for casual stress.

I was for a while thinking about getting a 5970, but is it even worth it? It will probably just have the problems my GTX 295 has.

EDIT: I could also see waiting for a next generation GPU from either company. Like the 6870 from ATI.

Thanks for any help.

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iam2thecrowe

Graphics card Master

September 2, 2010 3:41:09 AM

I would wait for the 6xxx series ATI cards, may not be available till next year though. So I assume the problems you have with your GTX295 are no dx11/heat/power/dual GPU game support issues? It is still a powerful card by todays standards, a 5870 will be faster on some games but not all. a gtx480 would be a worthwhile upgrade but is a power hungry card, if that is a concearn of yours.