Upgradeing to i7 2600, what graphics card?

[westham1]

Hi,

I am thinking about upgradeing to a i7 2600 from my amd 955 (not wanting to overclock).

Anyway, I am willing to spend $250-$350 on a new graphics card, I was thinking either
the 6950 or the 6970, which will be the best for this cpu and is the extra money worth
it for the 6970?

Thanks

 

[rolli59]

HD6950 2GB with the possibility to flash it to HD6970. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-6950-unlock-build-a-pc-overclock,2893-5.html

 

[mosox]

What's wrong with the 955, it can run any game? Get a good video card, the difference between the 955 and Sandy Bridge in full HD is some 5-10%. You can at least wait for the new Bulldozer CPUs in the fall, the prices will go down.

 

[westham1]

Best answer selected by westham1.

 

[westham1]

What's wrong with the 955, it can run any game? Get a good video card, the difference between the 955 and Sandy Bridge in full HD is some 5-10%. You can at least wait for the new Bulldozer CPUs in the fall, the prices will go down.

Yeh I dont think my graphics card will need updateing any time soon, Its a 1GB GTX460 OC version and i only have a 20" monitor so that should be fine for quite a while.

I am not that happy with my 955 at the moment, but I think I will wait for the bulldozer cpu's now that you say that.

Thanks.