ArnieF4440 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) For my planned rig, I wanna go for a Sapphire Radeon 5870 HD Vapor-X, but my friend keeps pestering me to go for the Nvidia GTX 295. I'm a bit conflicted, so, which one do you guys think is better? Any why? (He says its like comparing a Wii and PS3 and that there are lots of issues, like you can't play even WoW using the radeon XD.) Arnie~ Edited November 6, 2009 by ArnieF4440 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrow21 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 HD5870: Takes less power, runs cooler, amazing price to performance ratio vs. the GTX295, and has the ability to get better with newer drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownuser200 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 5870 esp the vapor x... will be tons quieter... with new drivers will run even better... and has dx11 abilties... which games are coming right around the corner like crysis 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 what the others said, the 295 is too expensive even if it is slightly faster at times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 The 5870 makes the most sense. It just depends on what you want out of it really. You didn't say what screen size you were playing on. How soon are you looking at building your new rig? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 You know, in light of my recent card troubles I was pondering this same thing. You can get a 295 used for around $400-450 and with the 5870's prices artificially inflated they run about the same price. It's a tough decision because I know I want PhysX to work in my games. I don't yet know if DX11 is going to make a difference. Will it? I'm also thinking of just going back to a single card and having a 5870 means I'll have to keep the 8800GT around for PhysX. On the other hand, I feel like paying even $400 for what will soon become Nvidia's old series of cards is just not right. :lecry: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 You know, in light of my recent card troubles I was pondering this same thing. You can get a 295 used for around $400-450 and with the 5870's prices artificially inflated they run about the same price. It's a tough decision because I know I want PhysX to work in my games. I don't yet know if DX11 is going to make a difference. Will it? I'm also thinking of just going back to a single card and having a 5870 means I'll have to keep the 8800GT around for PhysX. On the other hand, I feel like paying even $400 for what will soon become Nvidia's old series of cards is just not right. :lecry: offtopic: but did you ever clear up the issues you were having?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I sold the 275. I just sold the 5850. I'm running just the 8800GT until I decide what I want to do. What I want to do is up in the air, and related to this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 face it, you were just made to own an 8800GT, you'll be happy to know that your old 8800GT is folding away quite nicely for me (as I haven't done any physx gaming since Mirror's Edge), right now I'm having my fill of DX10.1 (stalker clear sky) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow47 Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I think at this point the mere fact that the 295 isn't dx11 capable just cinches the argument. I think it's assinine to spend more on a card that doesn't support the latest direct x, something that WILL become ubiquitous over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I think at this point the mere fact that the 295 isn't dx11 capable just cinches the argument. I think it's assinine to spend more on a card that doesn't support the latest direct x, something that WILL become ubiquitous over time. Serious Question: What makes DX11 the next big thing? DX10 sure had a short lifespan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I think at this point the mere fact that the 295 isn't dx11 capable just cinches the argument. I think it's assinine to spend more on a card that doesn't support the latest direct x, something that WILL become ubiquitous over time. ya but the 5870 doesn't have physx, not that I support the 295, just saying. Edited November 6, 2009 by IVIYTH0S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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