New gpu help

[mode1ne]

Hey guys, i am currently in the process of purchasing a new video card but cant decide on what is best. I am looking for all over performance, noise, etc...my 3 choices are:
GTX280 or 260
sapphire 4870 1GB

My system specs are:
Q6600
4gb OCZ
Asus p5q deluxe
Enermax liberty 620W
19in. widescreen (will upgrade to 22' soon)

 

[masteryoda34]

GTX 280 is overpriced IMO. GTX 260 Core 216 and 4870 1GB are the sweet spot. They are pretty much equal in price and performance.

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: masteryoda34
GTX 280 is overpriced IMO. GTX 260 Core 216 and 4870 1GB are the sweet spot. They are pretty much equal in price and performance.

Agreed.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Not sure about aoverall perfromance but i will agree they are the sweet spot when it comes to the price to performance ratio.

 

[mode1ne]

Would the gtx280 be considered a more future proof card? I can pick it up for around the same price now that its the holidays.

 

[fijianalky86]

gtx 260 black edition all the way....

 

[masteryoda34]

There is no future proof card. Does the 280 perform better? Yes. 10-20% IIRC. To me that's not worth the $100-150 price premium.

BTW: Where are you finding the 280 for the same price as the 260?

EDIT: Oh yeah. The 55nm GTX 260 Core 216 is now available on evga.com and newegg.com.

 

[mode1ne]

A friend of mine is selling it for $280. Used for less than a month (he got the 4870 X2). Black edition is also very tempting.

 

[fijianalky86]

i'd say go for the 280 if its that much....not to sure about your power supply though...

 

[mode1ne]

That was exactly what i was thinking, which is whats making me go towards the 260. Sucks to have to buy a new psu.

 

[masteryoda34]

At $280 I would get the GTX 280. That's a great price.

 

[fijianalky86]

lol it just hit me that he'd be paying 280 for a 280 ....you can always buy a really cheap gpu power supply

 

[mode1ne]

Yeahhhhhh...that 280 is definitely out. I guess he forgot the mention the overheating problem. Talk about getting my hopes up =/