Newegg has an instant 10% off on video cards and I'm about ready to chuck the 8800GT's and get a single card. I've narrowed down my search to either a GTX 470 or a 6870. These cards seem exchange blows in benchmarks, and I'd like some feedback that will help me decide between the two.
So far I've read that the 4xx cards run hot, draw more power, and make lots of noise. While the 6870 has none of those characteristics. If the 470 and the 6870 were both the same price, which would people choose and why? Is the 6870 the no-brainer here?
So far I've read that the 4xx cards run hot, draw more power, and make lots of noise. While the 6870 has none of those characteristics. If the 470 and the 6870 were both the same price, which would people choose and why? Is the 6870 the no-brainer here?