trace_87 Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) I've been running a 8800 GTS 512 (g92) for years now. I just recently got a 1080p monitor, and my GPU can't handle that resolution at all. I'm looking to spend as little as possible and still have it perform great in 1080p. I want it to run silky smooth on max settings for Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3, and run at a respectable framerate with high-ish settings on Battlefield 3. I've done a bit of research and I think I have some candidates(taken from Toms best for the money Oct 11): Radeon 6850 GeForce GTX 460 Radeon 6870 GeForce GTX 560 The prices of these range from ~ $110 to ~ $165. I'm looking for the best bang/buck. I've heard that the GTX 560 is basically a glorified GTX 460 overclock. Would my best option be buying a GTX 460 and overclocking it as far as it goes? Are any of the other options prolific overclockers? I have no issue with tweaking to get the most for my money. I run an air setup with good ventilation. Thanks in advance. Edited October 26, 2011 by trace_87 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 6850 my vote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 6850 or 6870 are great choices, if you can get one at around $165 I would for sure take the 6870. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 Thirded on 6850/70 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trace_87 Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Why the Radeons? The prices are about even. I know their power consumption is a bit lower. The benchmark's I've seen have been really even. Is it worth it to get the 6870 over the 6850 if it's going to be overclocked? Do you have any brand preferences for these particular cards? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Why the Radeons? The prices are about even. I know their power consumption is a bit lower. The benchmark's I've seen have been really even. Is it worth it to get the 6870 over the 6850 if it's going to be overclocked? Do you have any brand preferences for these particular cards? Unless you plan to fold or really want 3D or PhysX in my opinion the AMD cards have a little better image quality in addition to lower power consumption and heat. Never count on an overclock so yes it is worth getting the 6870. If the 6850 at stock will work for you then super but if you think you need to overclock then get the extra boost of the 6870 just to be sure. As for brand I am partial to MSI and Gigabyte cards, their coolers are really nice. Asus does a decent job as well. Sapphire produces a good product but I think they have slipped behind the board makers for card cooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trace_87 Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 I think it's safe to assume I will be able to push at least another 5% or so out of the card and have it stable. The issue with power consumption is a legitimate one, and considering how long I plan to own this card it should definitely be a factor. I agree, MSI and Gigabyte cards look like they have some awesome sinks. I've never heard anything about image quality, but you've inspired some research. Thanks a lot for the detailed info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 Those 8800GTS' are still pretty nice cards, good luck trying to sell yours though, no one seems to want to buy mine. Even for forty bucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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