Evga 560 or xfx 6870?

[largemarge1234_11]

Hey, On newegg right now, they have these two gpu's that I am looking at both with rebates. I have until the 31st before the rebates go away. I'd like the 560ti but its out of my budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-150-521&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-130-664&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2

I am running a i3 2120, asrock z68, corsair 650 psu, 8 gig corsair ram, antec 1100 case. Im just using the integrated right now but plan on playing Batman Arkham City, Need for Speed games, Fear 3. I've see the whole physx thing, I think it looks alright, nothing special. Right now I have a free 17in lcd monitor that I was given that is nothing special. Plan on getting something a better monitor later down the road. I don't plan on sli/crossfire or overclocking really. Thanks!

 

[mocchan]

The HD6870 gets my vote as it's a little bit faster than the 560.

However, you may want to consider the HD7850 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150617

It's only a little bit more expensive with rebates, and it's well worth the extra $$$

 

[dudewitbow]

The HD6870 gets my vote as it's a little bit faster than the 560.

However, you may want to consider the HD7850 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150617

It's only a little bit more expensive with rebates, and it's well worth the extra $$$

everytime i look at the 1gb version, it feels like cancer to me because that extra 1gb of vram by paying ~10$ would be better for the ultra enthusiast gamers.

as for teh 6870 vs 560 debate, it depends on the games you play. I would normally say 6870 unless like 80% of the games you play are nvidia sponsored/physx games. though the 6870 in question is overpriced. so my vote would go 560.

 

[mocchan]

everytime i look at the 1gb version, it feels like cancer to me because that extra 1gb of vram by paying ~10$ would be better for the ultra enthusiast gamers.

as for teh 6870 vs 560 debate, it depends on the games you play. I would normally say 6870 unless like 80% of the games you play are nvidia sponsored/physx games. though the 6870 in question is overpriced. so my vote would go 560.

Actually I didn't notice that until now shame on me, thanks for pointing that out.

And I also agree about the 560 vs 6870 debate :lol:

 

[Deemo13]

I honestly think they are going to perform about the same.