GTX 560TI OR 8 MONTH OLD HD 6970

[windsymphony]

Guys i had a Gigabyte HD 6970 2GB DDR5 Graphics card , which was running too hot for gaming ( games like dota 2 made the 3 small fans roar ) .

so i decided to change the graphics card when i built a new PC .


i got a new Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti 1GB DDR5...

I lived in a place where i literally couldnt find any solution for cooling down my HD 6970 ..but now that i have an option to get an aftermarket cooler through online buys ( UK )

i think i can finally try OCing my card ?


now i need advice on which is the best card for my new PC.

The new GIGABYTE GTX 560 TI

OR

8 Months old Gigabyte HD 6970

and i would like to know what after market cooling solution is best for my HD 6970

THANK YOU .


and most importantly .


what is the ideal LOAD temperature for HD 6970 AND GTX 560 TI

 

[gamerkila57]

the HD 6970 is better than GTX 560 TI

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/547?vs=509

 

[Chairman Ray]

The 6970 is a lot better than the 560ti. I wouldn't have bought the 560ti in the first place since you can underclock the 6970 to the performance of the 560ti and solve your heat issues. I don't know what the best aftermarket cooler is, but the highest temps you want to go is about 80c. Your card will still be stable above that, but it will take a kick to its lifespan.

 

[gamerkila57]

get a refund and get this instead

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186064

 

[dudewitbow]

get a refund and get this instead

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186064

hes form the UK

 

[vilenjan]

6950 is a little faster than a 560ti, the 6970 is much faster. 6970 is as fast, or a little faster than a 570 GTX

 

[windsymphony]

Best answer selected by windsymphony.