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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post)
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Hey there.
What’s the actual difference between, say, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 from NVIDIA versus one from ASUS?
Or take the AMD Radeon HD 6870 PowerColor vs. a Sapphire Radeon HD 6870.
The thing is, those NVIDIA or PowerColor models are actually affordable, whereas the ASUS or Sapphire versions come with a massive markup. They’re essentially the same card, right? Do the Sapphire and ASUS models just have better cooling? What else am I paying extra for if I go with them over the NVIDIA or PowerColor options?
Is there a specific thread somewhere discussing these manufacturers so I know which ones to steer clear of?
Thanks!
What’s the actual difference between, say, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 from NVIDIA versus one from ASUS?
Or take the AMD Radeon HD 6870 PowerColor vs. a Sapphire Radeon HD 6870.
The thing is, those NVIDIA or PowerColor models are actually affordable, whereas the ASUS or Sapphire versions come with a massive markup. They’re essentially the same card, right? Do the Sapphire and ASUS models just have better cooling? What else am I paying extra for if I go with them over the NVIDIA or PowerColor options?
Is there a specific thread somewhere discussing these manufacturers so I know which ones to steer clear of?
Thanks!
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post)
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Hey there.
-Monitor: 19"
-Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
-Motherboard: Asus P5B (3 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN)
-RAM 4GB:
RAM: DIMM2: TakeMS 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 333 MHz) (3-3-3-10 @ 266 MHz)
RAM: DIMM4: TakeMS 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 333 MHz) (3-3-3-10 @ 266 MHz)
-Power Supply: SilverStone, model: SST-ST50F, 500WATT
My current GPU is an ATI HD4870. It's basically a paperweight now—suffered some heat damage thanks to my old case, so it’s throwing artifacts during anything remotely demanding. I finally picked up a Thermaltake Element G with decent airflow, so now I just need a card that actually works.
1. How would something like a Gigabyte HD 6870 or an ATI 5850 fit into this junker? And will my PSU handle it?
2. Some guy claims AMD's cards don't play nice with Intel's processors. True?
3. What would you guys grab for $400? The goal is gaming. 😁
Thanks.
-Monitor: 19"
-Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
-Motherboard: Asus P5B (3 PCI, 3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN)
-RAM 4GB:
RAM: DIMM2: TakeMS 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 333 MHz) (3-3-3-10 @ 266 MHz)
RAM: DIMM4: TakeMS 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 333 MHz) (3-3-3-10 @ 266 MHz)
-Power Supply: SilverStone, model: SST-ST50F, 500WATT
My current GPU is an ATI HD4870. It's basically a paperweight now—suffered some heat damage thanks to my old case, so it’s throwing artifacts during anything remotely demanding. I finally picked up a Thermaltake Element G with decent airflow, so now I just need a card that actually works.
1. How would something like a Gigabyte HD 6870 or an ATI 5850 fit into this junker? And will my PSU handle it?
2. Some guy claims AMD's cards don't play nice with Intel's processors. True?
3. What would you guys grab for $400? The goal is gaming. 😁
Thanks.