Graphics 570 - Buy now, or buy later.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Ending Credits, 8 Jul 2011.

  1. Ending Credits

    Ending Credits Bunned

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    Hey all, it seems I've completely dropped out of the loop but now I'm jumping back in.

    I was planning on upgrading this September/October for uni (read: BF3) but I was thinking I wanted to grab a 570 GTX now and stuff it into my machine to replace my ageing 4870 1GB.

    My budget for October is £800-1000 so I imagine it'll be pretty similar to the gaming workhorse/premium system because I can't see Sandy Bridge making a difference.

    Currently I've got a Phenom 9850BE (2.5GHz) and a 4870 running off a 620W coolermaster PSU (can't remember the model number but I know it should run it). This is all in a Aplus Black Pearl so cooling won't be a problem. I only really use my machine for gaming.

    So my question is, do I buy now or do I wait until September/October and buy it along with everything else (or buy a different card)?
     
  2. Edwards

    Edwards Minimodder

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    Is your 4870 struggling with games you are playing now?

    If not, I'd wait. The last thing you want to do is drop £700ish on a new build, and then have to put in a 570 when you may be able to get a better card for the same money then. Failing that, in 2 or 3 months it might have come down in price, and you'll get a bigger bang for your buck on other parts.

    That being said I have a 570, I picked it up when I made my rig at the start of the year. It's awesome.
     
  3. LennyRhys

    LennyRhys Oink!

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    Wait because you'll save money and possibly get better hardware for what you're willing to spend. I upgraded from a 4870 to a GTX470 and the Nvidia card just eats the ATI card for breakfast, so you'd definitely notice a big improvement going to a 570.

    The problem is that the 570 is very expensive now and you can get a preowned 470 for about half as much. Personally I wouldn't touch the 5 series cards by Nvidia. :)
     
  4. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I would wait mate, my EVGA 570 is awesome but the price may come down as BF3 is a way off yet!
     
  5. MazzaB

    MazzaB What's a Dremel?

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    If you can do most of what you want to do on your current rig, you may as well wait, as you will be bound to get a better rig in October if you do!
     

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