Ok so I currently have the system in my signature. My 8800GTS 512 is about 10 months old and run things pretty well. My current game is FarCry2 which I run at 1680x1050 Ultra High Dx9 No AA (multiplayer). In Single player I have to lower it to Very High. I run around 50-60 FPS. I am usually a FPS gamer on the PC and some RTS's as well. SupCom comes out every so often. And I used to palay COD4, but not since FC2.
Question is, I'd like to crank AA up if I can and start making my way for Vista and DX10 in the possible near future. I have a lowend system I am selling of Craigslist and I'd like to depart with my current card. For what is in my budget I am looking at the GTX 260 /216 or the HD4870 1GB. Now I know they both trade punches but I would like to keep my current PSU which has more than served me well. The GTX260 seems to consume less power on idle and also a little at load. I will also be OCing with the factory cooling either way I go. I haven't done much reading on these 2 cards in the OC department so I am counting on someone to give me a heads up.
What do you think? All opinions are welcome.
Question is, I'd like to crank AA up if I can and start making my way for Vista and DX10 in the possible near future. I have a lowend system I am selling of Craigslist and I'd like to depart with my current card. For what is in my budget I am looking at the GTX 260 /216 or the HD4870 1GB. Now I know they both trade punches but I would like to keep my current PSU which has more than served me well. The GTX260 seems to consume less power on idle and also a little at load. I will also be OCing with the factory cooling either way I go. I haven't done much reading on these 2 cards in the OC department so I am counting on someone to give me a heads up.
What do you think? All opinions are welcome.