7970 or 670 GTX

[GHz Junkie]

From what I've seen in benchies, an OC'd 7950 really flies.

I would expect it to at least be on par with an oc'd 670.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

I say GTX 670. IMO its the perfect card. Simply perfect. Yes, I am biased. Yes, I am a fanboy. Yes, my GTX 670's make me play BF3 better than Radeon people.

Seems to me that reality doesn't agree with you:

 

[3DVagabond]

Seems to me that reality doesn't agree with you:

I'm pretty sure he's joking around.

 

[Will Robinson]

http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/55121



Took nvidia a whole week to fix it after it was discovered. That would be a miracle coming from AMD's driver team.

If only these new "discoveries" would just stop coming...:\

 

[f1sherman]

http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/55121



Took nvidia a whole week to fix it after it was discovered.

The best part they haven't dignified exploit discoverer that went public without notifying Nvidia first, with a single official line.

Just a brief

Adds a security update for the NVIDIA Display Driver service (nvvsvc.exe).

How cool is that :sneaky:

 

[Fx1]

I'm pretty sure he's joking around.

Clearly the 7970 is the best buy there.

The GHZ edition is nothing but a factory overclock. One which can be beaten and costs a lot more than the 7970.

 

[poohbear]

OP what games do u play? Some games (BF3, Shogun 2 among others) play much better on the 670 GTX, whilst others play better on the radeon. U'll have to do the research to ensure ure good to go w/ da games u plah.

 

[3DVagabond]

OP what games do u play? Some games (BF3, Shogun 2 among others) play much better on the 670 GTX, whilst others play better on the radeon. U'll have to do the research to ensure ure good to go w/ da games u plah.

There's not much that plays better on a 670 than a 7970. Certainly not BF3.

 

[NIGELG]

If you want things like Nvidia's PhysX and easier ,reportedly better 3D then go with Nvidia GTX 670.

 

[Fx1]

If you want things like Nvidia's PhysX and easier ,reportedly better 3D then go with Nvidia GTX 670.

better 3d? thats new to me.

i have nvidia 460 SLI and i have yet to see any physics in my games.

Unless you play batman it seems pointless

 

[NIGELG]

better 3d? thats new to me.

i have nvidia 460 SLI and i have yet to see any physics in my games.

Unless you play batman it seems pointless

Well then go with a 7970.The Sapphire OC Boost seems like a good one.Plus you get 3 free games I think unless that offer expired on the 31 st of January last year.

 

[willomz]

I believe he is going with this card:
http://www.dabs.com/products/gigaby...i-windforce-3x-7ZWZ.html?refs=486360000&src=3

That's what I recommended anyway.
Better and cheaper than the Sapphire imo.

 

[Fx1]

I believe he is going with this card:
http://www.dabs.com/products/gigaby...i-windforce-3x-7ZWZ.html?refs=486360000&src=3

That's what I recommended anyway.
Better and cheaper than the Sapphire imo.

Yeh i have gone with that one.

Selling my 460's the net cost is minimal especially with the free games.

Im thinking of getting a new Z77 UD3H Gigabyte mobo and a 3750k too because this upgrade is going to be so cheap.

 

[MrK6]

Yeh i have gone with that one.

Selling my 460's the net cost is minimal especially with the free games.

Im thinking of getting a new Z77 UD3H Gigabyte mobo and a 3750k too because this upgrade is going to be so cheap.

They'll complement each other nicely, good choices. :thumbsup:

 

[Fx1]

Dont suppose anyones if X58 and Z77 CPU brackets are the same for CPU coolers?

 

[chimaxi83]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, yes, they should be. Any coolers I've dealt with over the last year or so have included extra mounting hardware, and have all been 1155/1156/1366 compatible.

 

[Fx1]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, yes, they should be. Any coolers I've dealt with over the last year or so have included extra mounting hardware, and have all been 1155/1156/1366 compatible.

I have had this cooler since C2D and i had to get a new mount for the X58 950 i7 i got.

I take it they havnt changed since then?

 

[fuddy12345]

7970 is definitely the better choice. Better performance in games, includes a game bundle, and is pretty good for its price. I would argue its worth getting over a 680 at a good price.

 

[chimaxi83]

If you bought a mount specifically for your X58 (socket 1366), that mount won't fit Z77 (socket 1155).

 

[nathan88]

7970 is the better choice especially with AMD's new 12.11 beta drivers

 

[moonbogg]

3D blue rays and games are sweet on Nvidia hardware. Can't remember the last time I used it, but having useless features makes me happy.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

3D blue rays and games are sweet on Nvidia hardware. Can't remember the last time I used it, but having useless features makes me happy.

PhysX is great too for the huge library of games that use it. Around 2 of the 30 PC games released last year support PhysX, so clearly it's a must-have feature if you're a real gamerz.

 

[Fx1]

turns out that a 3570k wont give me any real FPS over my 4ghz 950 i7.

That sucks

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

turns out that a 3570k wont give me any real FPS over my 4ghz 950 i7.

That sucks

Over a stock 3570K, no. Ivy Bridge has 15% higher IPC than Nehalem and Westmere, and your CPU is clocked 18% higher than a stock 3570K.

 

[Fx1]

Over a stock 3570K, no. Ivy Bridge has 15% higher IPC than Nehalem and Westmere, and your CPU is clocked 18% higher than a stock 3570K.

In gaming it doesnt really matter apparently.

Id need a solid 4.5ghz Ivybridge.