Graphics Card Recommendation

[K -]

Hi Guys,
Should I go with ATI or NVIDIA graphics card when my system will either be on a P55/X58 chip i7.
I'm looking to buy a 5870 1GB ati over nvidia but that's just because I've been recommended by a friend.

 

[TheWeazmeister]

Hi Guys,
Should I go with ATI or NVIDIA graphics card when my system will either be on a P55/X58 chip i7.
I'm looking to buy a 5870 1GB ati over nvidia but that's just because I've been recommended by a friend.

I would suggest you hold off, period. In about 10 days AMD is going to be releasing their 6 series cards, which should push prices down on all the older cards, or at the least give you another alternative. If you say, NO, I have to buy today. I would suggest a Nvidia GTX460 1GB card, as two of those together kick some serious *** and don't break the bank.

 

[Brent_Justice]

Either brand works fine on that chipset.

 

[K -]

I would think 2 x latest 1GB graphics card would still be overkill on modern games?

 

[AltTabbins]

I would think 2 x latest 1GB graphics card would still be overkill on modern games?

Depends on the resolution. A lot of people are moving on to 28+ inch screens. Its near impossible to run games on high settings at that level.

 

[SicKlown42012]

I would think 2 x latest 1GB graphics card would still be overkill on modern games?

Depends on the resolution and settings. Two 5770s, each with 1GB or VRam, would choke with a game like Cysis or Metro 2033 at 2560*1600 or above with high AA.

Edit: Slow connection meant I was beat to the punch..

 

[Godmachine]

I would think 2 x latest 1GB graphics card would still be overkill on modern games?

Keep in mind that each card can only use the 1GB frame buffer , it doesn't combine into 2GB frame buffer.

Wait for the 6000 series to come out , check the benchmarks and you'll profit by saving money.