So, I returned my HD6970 about 3 weeks ago because I heard the 7970s were coming out soon. I really hated returning it because I just got done updating my system after over 4 years, and just got done playing Battlefield 3 on Ultra and was incredibly impressed by the performance of that single card... never a hitch during the campaign. But, after returning it, I have been having to settle on using my old 8800GTX which is still okay but nowhere near good enough anymore. I was super excited scrolling through Engadget seeing that the 7970 was announced, but when I saw the price I seriously doubted getting it. I had planned to get one as soon as it releases so I can complete my new rig in my Sig, but seeing that price made me want to reorder the 6970. It was a great performing card and was able to set all my current games on highest settings, but the fact is that i's over a year old which is why I sent it back to begin with. So, I have a dilemma.
What should I do? I looked at the HD6000 series page on wikipedia and it said the HD6970 released at $369. I know the 7970 is new technology and a new architecture all together, but with that price I couldn't even foresee when a price-drop would happen so I am wondering what others would do. Money is tight after the holidays, which is why this is a weighty decision. I know if I spend the money on the 7970, then I will be future proof for a good while with the benches coming out now and the future driver updates this card will be great for a long time... might even be able to play Doom 4 and Half-Life 3 on highest settings with this card by the time they come out. lol
So, I don't know what to do. Maybe just reorder the 6970 for now since it can run everything on Ultra already and just purchase a 7970 later in the year when prices go down, or just wait altogether and stick with the 8800GTX I have. Ugh... choices...
What should I do? I looked at the HD6000 series page on wikipedia and it said the HD6970 released at $369. I know the 7970 is new technology and a new architecture all together, but with that price I couldn't even foresee when a price-drop would happen so I am wondering what others would do. Money is tight after the holidays, which is why this is a weighty decision. I know if I spend the money on the 7970, then I will be future proof for a good while with the benches coming out now and the future driver updates this card will be great for a long time... might even be able to play Doom 4 and Half-Life 3 on highest settings with this card by the time they come out. lol
So, I don't know what to do. Maybe just reorder the 6970 for now since it can run everything on Ultra already and just purchase a 7970 later in the year when prices go down, or just wait altogether and stick with the 8800GTX I have. Ugh... choices...