4870 1GB OC vs GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition

[MBrown]

So I think I have made up my mind about going to the 4870 1GB but now I just don't know which one to get.

Sapphire 4870 1GB factory OCed with better cooling

or

GTX 260 Core 216 Superclock

Edit: I've just noticed this evga 260 and now I can't decide between these two! AHHH!

 

[SlowSpyder]

I belive the first one you linked (the factory overclocked) actually uses a different, better cooler. It's the same cooler I have, but that is the 1GB version. From the temps I've seeing with the 'toxic' cooler I'd say it's worth the extra money. The highest temp I have yet seen at 820/4600 is 54C under load. I think the other cooler looks similar, but is not actually the 'toxic' vapor chamber cooler.

 

[nOOky]

I have the second one. My temps are reasonable, approx. 56 in game, the fan never cranks up except at start up. I would think that it should easily reach the speeds of the other card. I'm running at 800/1000, most peoples cards I've seen run usually always at 1000 memory, and the core oc usually is around 780-800. I guess I'd save the money and get the cheaper variant. It does depend on your case also and how much air flow is around the card...

 

[MBrown]

I have just edited my OP because now I can't decide between that 4870 and the evga 260 216 superclock.

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

The second one is better. If you can, try to get a GTX 280 for <$280.

 

[TC91]

Are you into overclocking? Because EVGA is going to release a tool allowing for voltage adjustments on their gpu's:
http://www.fudzilla.com/index....view&id=11634&Itemid=1
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=749117

I personally have the sapphire 4870 1gb reference model, and I am having a freaking hell of a time with a couple of my older (and favourite) games having horrible performance. So I think I have to recommend the EVGA GTX 260.