6850 or gtx 460.... which brand ?

[Furieux]

Here's my setup :

CPU : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2,8 GHz
Mobo : ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3
RAM : G.SKILL DDR3 2x4 GB 1066 MHz CL7
Graphics : PENDING
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
PSU : OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply
Case : Thermaltake Element G Black ATX Mid Tower



Id like to know which brand to go with. I want something QUIET. And also I'm not sure if I need a gtx 460 or a radeon 6850. I'm leaning toward the 6850 because it seems to perform better in most games, but id like to have your input on this anyway.....

 

[ilysaml]

why don't you screw both up, and get the HD 6950 or GTX 560ti ?

 

[Furieux]

It's mainly because of the $$ factor

 

[Furieux]

Which 6850 is the most quiet ??

 

[samuelspark]

i suggest you get the Gigabyte 6850. It requires only 400w so u can easily overclock it. : ) and has better performance http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354216

 

[da305kratos]

why don't you screw both up, and get the HD 6950 or GTX 560ti ?

How is this comment of any help?


to OP, I suggest trying to get a 560 non ti on sale...overclocks great and shouldnt be too much more than the 460..i'll see if i find any on sale and post it here for u

 

[richgoose]

i suggest you get the Gigabyte 6850. It requires only 400w so u can easily overclock it. : ) and has better performance http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354216

I second this, I just bought the exact model Gigabyte 6850 samuelspark linked to from newegg, and it installed effortlessly in win 7, super quiet, and games well.

 

[Furieux]

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