I'm building a Gaming rig in a month or two and have every single part picked out except a GPU. For starters the CPU will be an i5 2500k if that helps. I was planning on getting a 6870 but figured I'd just go all out and get something for around $240. My choices are between a 560 ti and a 6950. Here are some points to help out
- I will NOT be using Eyefinity, 3D or Physx. I do have a 32 inch LCD HD tv hooked up by HDMI for watching movies and stuff, and with my 5770 I have no issues, so either GPU should be fine.
- I might go CF or SLI eventually, but if I am happy with my performance(like I ended up being with my 5770) then it won't be an issue, so comparing which card scales better is non-issue.
- I DO plan on overclocking both my CPU and GPU, so if a certain GPU oc's better then that would help.
- I play at 1920x1080 on every game now, so I will probably continue at this resolution.
- $250 is my maximum, before rebates. I do not trust rebates, so I want to focus on the buying price, not the possible outcome.
- Same goes with game deals, as I have most of the games that come bundled with these cards.
- Promo prices are also irrelevant, since this wont be for a while
I also really have no preference over brand. I have only ATI cards (1 integrated on desktop, 1 laptop, and this 5770, which is an XFX), so I don't know if Nvidia is better or not. As for manufacturer's, I hear good things about MSI, HIS, and especially Sapphire. I also hear to stay away from XFX and Powercolor, although my XFX has been great for the past 2 years.
I appreciate any response. Thank you
- I will NOT be using Eyefinity, 3D or Physx. I do have a 32 inch LCD HD tv hooked up by HDMI for watching movies and stuff, and with my 5770 I have no issues, so either GPU should be fine.
- I might go CF or SLI eventually, but if I am happy with my performance(like I ended up being with my 5770) then it won't be an issue, so comparing which card scales better is non-issue.
- I DO plan on overclocking both my CPU and GPU, so if a certain GPU oc's better then that would help.
- I play at 1920x1080 on every game now, so I will probably continue at this resolution.
- $250 is my maximum, before rebates. I do not trust rebates, so I want to focus on the buying price, not the possible outcome.
- Same goes with game deals, as I have most of the games that come bundled with these cards.
- Promo prices are also irrelevant, since this wont be for a while
I also really have no preference over brand. I have only ATI cards (1 integrated on desktop, 1 laptop, and this 5770, which is an XFX), so I don't know if Nvidia is better or not. As for manufacturer's, I hear good things about MSI, HIS, and especially Sapphire. I also hear to stay away from XFX and Powercolor, although my XFX has been great for the past 2 years.
I appreciate any response. Thank you