Graphics cards options for $500

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Well, Im currently running a single 9600GT and I just got a new monitor that does 1920x1080.
The issue is my little 9600GT doesn't like my native res. By the end of January Im going to start building a Core i7 rig anyway. So I'd figured I would pick up the GPU now and just use it in my current pc till then. Anyway I have about 500 bucks to blow on a GPU setup, I saw the preview of the GTX 295 which looks pretty sick, but If i dont have to spend 500 bucks then I wont..lol Right now Im looking between 4850x2 and two GTX 260 in SLI. Opinions would be cool, thanks.
 
I would see what kind of price drops the 280 has when the new GTX 295 or 285 or whatever it is comes out. But until then, a dual 260 setup would definately serve your purpose.
 
You can get a HD 4870X2 for under $500. That is the best option hands down.
 
Comes out Jan. 8th from what I hear. It does look pretty promising, also do prefer nvidia before ATi. But couldn't i tri fire a 4870x2 with another 4870 1gb card?
 
S203 said:
Comes out Jan. 8th from what I hear. It does look pretty promising, also do prefer nvidia before ATi. But couldn't i tri fire a 4870x2 with another 4870 1gb card?
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one week?
dude, just wait. i bet prices will drop across the board.
 
Won't gtx260 in SLI easily out perform a 4870x2, esp on an x58 board where nvidia scaling is really well? This was the rte I was planning on taking on my i7 build, gtx260 core 216 (55nm) SLI.
 
mikecoscia said:
Won't gtx260 in SLI easily out perform a 4870x2, esp on an x58 board where nvidia scaling is really well? This was the rte I was planning on taking on my i7 build, gtx260 core 216 (55nm) SLI.
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no, they scale really close to each other, in situation like high resolution, AA on, max AF, 4870X2 will outperform GTX 260 SLI easily...

on normal resolution it depend on games, like crysis its really just a nVidia game...

games like Grid, 4870X2 out perform it easily ....

so its really depending on which game you play.....

it shows different story....
 
hit me up if you want a GTX280 I have one for sale with some games for 400.
 
-1 4870x2.. hated that card and if you read around enough you'll see the card is great, the drivers suck... Same old ati story... Of course with that said---- it does depend on the games your playing.. Some games really excel with the x2. My choice would be a 285gtx when they come out jan 8th... Then when you get your i7 build done you can add another 285gtx for a MONSTER sli setup... Who knows-- you might even be fine with just the one 285gtx.. I think its going to OC like crazy...
 
Yeah, Im waiting for sure. Partly cuz I wont have the money till the 5th or so. Also been trying to play GTA IV. Which atm nothing seems to run it well.
 
slideways666 said:
-1 4870x2.. hated that card and if you read around enough you'll see the card is great, the drivers suck... Same old ati story... Of course with that said---- it does depend on the games your playing.. Some games really excel with the x2. My choice would be a 285gtx when they come out jan 8th... Then when you get your i7 build done you can add another 285gtx for a MONSTER sli setup... Who knows-- you might even be fine with just the one 285gtx.. I think its going to OC like crazy...
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If you read around enough you will also find some people having problems with their nVidia drivers and people without any problem with ATI drivers like me. ;) There is no solid evidence showing that a driver from whichever company is better than the other company.
 
Well any recent reviews showing 4870x2 and gtx260 with the newer drivers? I was so set getting the newer 260s, but I swear every time I check this board the general opinion changes...lol.

When is this 295 hitting shelves? Is it def 1/8? I'll wait if thats close and see what that card brings to the table.
 
I've had more issues with nvidia drivers....too many bsods which is why I went with an
ATI card this time around.
 
The smartest thing to do is wait for the GTX 295 or whatever its called and compare benchmarks and prices then decide upon what resolution and games you play on.
 
Or you can read the preview and decide whether it is worth it to wait for the card or not.

First you need to wait for the card to come out, next you have to wait for the price gouging to stop then you will wait for the price to be adjusted because the competitor has dropped to price of their cards.
 
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