AMD or Nvidia

[mcmurraym]

Looking to upgrade my Video card, heard that going AMD video card with the AMD mobo and CPU is a better option. I have always used nvidia so I was looking to get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625 but I was wondering if there is a stronger AMD card for about 120-150.

 

[DroKing]

hd6850 or 6870 is more powerful than 550 ti for the price range you asked for. well that's what passmark said on their benchmark for top end gpus.

 

[kelthic]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150573

EDIT: copied the wrong link first time, sorry.

 

[mcmurraym]

how does this one look http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353, same price and comes overclocked, is it worth the price jump to go 6870?

 

[17seconds]

In that price range you want to look at the 6850, 6870, or 560. I think you can find a 6870 after rebate for around $150.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161396
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161389

 

[monsta]

Another peep posted this deal for a 560ti on another thread

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-560-video-card/33480.aspx

 

[mcmurraym]

Awesome I think 6870 will be the way to go for me, anyone know about the second part of my question concerning if the AMD card actually has a greater combined performance when running alongside an AMD cpu and mobo? Or is that just marketing?

 

[mcmurraym]

Best answer selected by mcmurraym.

 

[DroKing]

mcmurraym, that last question you asked is true if you bought a APU that is capable of crossfire with a dedicated gpu other than that nope.

 

[mcmurraym]

Ok, thank you very much for all the info I know where I am headed now with my purchase.