You've Answered this Before : MSI 560 GTX Ti vs. 6950 1GB

[Farmer]

Back after a long hiatus, looking for some info for two-year upgrade right about now for a computer built in 2009.

I will be at 1680x1050 exclusively. CPU will be a 6-core Phenom II to use my current motherboard.

Which one, and why? I've glanced at the usual literature and there is nothing conclusive. I have been an ATI/AMD user since 9800XT (then X1950XT, then HD4870, now the new system), but I know that nVidia historically has had less buggy drivers.

 

[MentalIlness]

 

[Lonyo]

At that resolution, whichever is cheapest. If they are the same price, probably the HD6950 since on average it's faster.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_560_Ti/images/perfrel_1680.gif

 

[Farmer]

My only other concern is fitting that massive card (6950) into the case. I do wish AMD would strink their board.

 

[deimos3428]

At 1680x1050, I'd consider a 460/6850 instead and save some money.

 

[Farmer]

Yeah I am seriously considering 460 right now. I just don't know if I will move to a bigger screen within the lifespan of this video card.

 

[4ghz]

How long do you normally keep a card? If its 2 years or under then I'd just get a gtx 460. If you're the type to keep a card until it dies then I'd pay the extra $25 for the 6950 2gb.

 

[-Slacker-]

At 1680x1050, I'd consider a 460/6850 instead and save some money.

Yup. You really don't need that much power for 1680.

Otherwise get that $225 Sapphire 6950.

 

[Farmer]

OK, in which case, the question becomes, 768MB or 1GB on the 460?

 

[happy medium]

OK, in which case, the question becomes, 768MB or 1GB on the 460?

1gb for sure.:thumbsup:

 

[Lonyo]

Make sure it's a proper 460 1GB and not the SE (sucky edition).
$160 AR on Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-551-_-Product

 

[load81]

At that resolution, whichever is cheapest. If they are the same price, probably the HD6950 since on average it's faster.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_560_Ti/images/perfrel_1680.gif

With the latest drivers the 560 is now faster than the 6950 on average. Same goes for the 570 now being faster than the 6970.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Powercolor/Radeon_HD_6990_CrossFire/images/perfrel.gif

 

[Lonyo]

With the latest drivers the 560 is now faster than the 6950 on average. Same goes for the 570 now being faster than the 6970.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Powercolor/Radeon_HD_6990_CrossFire/images/perfrel.gif

Still pretty much the same at the OP's resolution: http://tpucdn.com/reviews/ASUS/Radeon_HD_6990/images/perfrel_1680.gif

 

[randomlinh]

Yup. You really don't need that much power for 1680.

Otherwise get that $225 Sapphire 6950.

err.. where is it for $225? I've been debating a 6850/460 vs a 6950 for the long term. @225, I'd grab the 6950

 

[Skurge]

err.. where is it for $225? I've been debating a 6850/460 vs a 6950 for the long term. @225, I'd grab the 6950

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161361

not quite $225, but yeah.

The 560 is overpriced IMO, the faster 2GB 6950 can be had for the same price, the also faster 1gb 6950 can be had for less.

The 570 is just a bit more and much faster and the 6870 is a lot less and just a bit slower.

 

[Rhezuss]

I replaced my 6850 with a GTX 560 Ti.

Sure I can't compared both but if you can find a cheap 560 Ti i'd go for it, they OC like champs!

But at that res, posters above are right, 460/6850 would be more than enough.

 

[Castiel]

470 for 214 after MIR?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-110-_-Product

 

[randomlinh]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161361

not quite $225, but yeah.

The 560 is overpriced IMO, the faster 2GB 6950 can be had for the same price, the also faster 1gb 6950 can be had for less.

The 570 is just a bit more and much faster and the 6870 is a lot less and just a bit slower.

oh, oops... thought you meant the 2GB 6950, heh. I'll probably get the 6850. I need to stick to my $200 budget. I can't enjoy 1920x1200 gaming just yet.

 

[randomlinh]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161361

not quite $225, but yeah.

The 560 is overpriced IMO, the faster 2GB 6950 can be had for the same price, the also faster 1gb 6950 can be had for less.

The 570 is just a bit more and much faster and the 6870 is a lot less and just a bit slower.

though, 1GB vs 2GB... say 1920x1200(or x1080).. big difference? Especially say for Dragon Age 2 and the super texture pack

 

[badb0y]

Buy the cheaper one.