Gpu for sketchup 8

[bello_bravo_ricco]

I need to upgrade my gpu ( GeForce GT 430 ) for intensive sketchup use.
(pc: i7 2600 3.40, 16Gb, Gt 430, Win 7 pro 64, Sketchup 8 and many probs when i orbit my heavy projects)
PS.. sketchup runs openGL
thank you all

 

[rolli59]

I saw another user here in a different section very happy with a HD6950 running sketchup.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/241137-49-sketchup-6950
The question is though whether that is an overkill and a midrange card like HD6850 or GTX460 would be a more economical choice. They are substantially more powerful than the GT430.

 

[bello_bravo_ricco]

and what about the quadros? I just want the ''best'' GPU for sketchup because my projects are too heavy.. there will be a GPU made for this job...the problem is ...wich???

 

[rolli59]

Quadro or FirePro all the way if you have the money to spend on a professional card.

 

[bello_bravo_ricco]

im thinking about the fx1800, fx3800 and 2000
the danger is to buy an expensive gpu made for another application (es. cad, 3ds or so..)
thats why i wonder if the master design gpu producer has something to propose for the intensive sketchup users...