Which graphics card should i buy?

[brianp716]

Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me. Most likely I will be playing my pc games on a 46 inch 1080p lcd tv, and was wondering if I wanted to play games with max settings should I get an AMD 6870 or 6950 (I will only be using 1 card, no SLI or crossfire)? Any other suggestions? Also, there wouldn't be any point in playing at higher than 1920x 1080 with that tv? Thanks

 

[Wolfshadw]

Speaking strictly for myself, I don't see that the extra $50-$75 spent on an HD6950 is worth it. I have no problems turning down the settings to improve game play. With an HD 6870 installed, you shouldn't have to turn down too many settings.

But again, that's just me.

-Wolf sends

 

[x Heavy]

One card will not play today's game at max settings. You will need to consider Tom's reviews on Crossfire/SLI and also consider the article written on micro stutter.

All I can humbly say is in my very limited knowledge of just playing on a Samsung 23 inch over HDMI on crossfire you are going to be spending much more money to get it done than just one card.

 

[brianp716]

well i saw this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-performance-radeon-geforce,2997-4.html saying that you will be able to achieve excellent 1920x1200 with the 6870

 

[x Heavy]

After reading both your link and the reviews within that article, I am satisfied that you can game on one card with a little less than max everything.