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Graphics Upgrading from a 4890 2GB to ?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by zulu9812, 4 Apr 2011.

  1. zulu9812

    zulu9812 What's a Dremel?

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    I'm currently running a Sapphire 4890 2GB card. I'm thinking about upgrading, but which card is a worthwhile improvement over what I've got? Can be nVidia or Radeon. Looking to spend £200-£300.
     
  2. Picarro

    Picarro What's a Dremel?

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  3. N17 dizzi

    N17 dizzi Multimodder

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    I believe the MSI GTX 560 Ti is the best price to performance card out there right now but if you want more bang then I agree with picarro, the 570
     
  4. zulu9812

    zulu9812 What's a Dremel?

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    How loud are those cards? My 4890 is generally pretty quiet.
     
  5. N17 dizzi

    N17 dizzi Multimodder

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    From all accounts the MSI 560 runs very cool and is a very quiet card.
    I'm not sure about the GTX 570 on a reference cooler
     
  6. Telltale Boy

    Telltale Boy Designated CPC Jetwhore

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    I would be tempted by the 6950 and unlock it.
     
  8. Pete J

    Pete J Employed scum

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    I personally think you want more of a performance jump than a 560 from a 4890. A 570 should do nicely, or a 6970.
     
  9. thehippoz

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    yeah bang for the buck is 570 and overclock or 6950 and unlock

    I mean if your already spending 220 plus.. another hundred get you close to a 580 and single gpu..

    the 6950 is cheaper than the 570 and unlocks to whoop huangs face like the pubic hair that's usually in it.. but then you have to put up with the abuse by nvidia fanboys who like it when their card blows up in their face
     

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