So, I'm just about ready to pick up a new GPU to replace my 6950. I've decided to go with nvidia this time around, especially since the bench's and feedback from friends seem to really favor them over AMD. By the way, to clarify, I'm looking at the 670/680 range (690 is WAY out of my range). Based on everything I've seen, The 670 performs as well if not better than the 7970 with the 680 smoking it.
I'm interested in getting a card from my local store, mainly because I'm trying to avoid the credit card and I'm just pulling money out bit by bit til I can pull the trigger. Based on these cards below, what would be your recommendation? I play FPS games, specifically the Battlefield series, going to be getting MOH, and will be playing Planetside 2 as well.
670's:
EVGA FTW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
EVGA SC 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130785
680:
Gigabyte
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125422
They all look to have their benefits, with the FTW having a faster clock than the SC, the SC having the highest RAM, and the Gigabyte being the 680. That being said, I think I read that the 680 is only 5% better than the 670's, so I'm not sure it's worth the extra money. I appreciate any input you all have!
I'm interested in getting a card from my local store, mainly because I'm trying to avoid the credit card and I'm just pulling money out bit by bit til I can pull the trigger. Based on these cards below, what would be your recommendation? I play FPS games, specifically the Battlefield series, going to be getting MOH, and will be playing Planetside 2 as well.
670's:
EVGA FTW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
EVGA SC 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130785
680:
Gigabyte
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125422
They all look to have their benefits, with the FTW having a faster clock than the SC, the SC having the highest RAM, and the Gigabyte being the 680. That being said, I think I read that the 680 is only 5% better than the 670's, so I'm not sure it's worth the extra money. I appreciate any input you all have!