Hd6850 vs. GTX 460?

[HostileDonut]

I have heard that each of these cards are better than the other at some point in time. I was leaning towards the MSI cyclone gtx 460 1gb, but is the radeon hd6850 better? The hd6850 is cheaper and is ATI which has some perks. EYEFINTY BABY! What should I get? I plan to OC both. Also will the hd6850 fit in the following case: Rosewill R101-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower PC Case. If not which radeon hd6850 will?

 

[jay2tall]

They are both sort of on the same playing field. The ATI 6850 bests the GTX460 1GB card in most cases by a small amount. There are a few games where the 460 slightly outperforms the 6850. At the end of the day either of these two cards will are a good choice and will overclock very well.

 

[blahbot90]

MSI's 460 has issues with freezing. If you plan on overclocking, I'd recommend the Gigabyte's 460, its super cool idle temps below 30

 

[HostileDonut]

Will a HIS radeon 6850 fit in my case. The case was mentioned above. If not which hd6850 will?

 

[HostileDonut]

Please answer someone.

 

[HostileDonut]

I have a Rosewill R101-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower PC Case and would like to know if a HIS Radeon hd6850 would fit. If it will not, which one would?

 

[Herr_Koos]

Most reviews of the 6850 will mention exactly what the dimensions of the card are. I was kind enough to look one up for you:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/his-radeon-6850-6870-review/

The 6850 is 9 inches long.

 

[hell_storm2004]

Wasn't HIS as a company shutting down?

I would suggest you get one from a different brand.

Your case seems to be quite big and would hold a HD6850 just fine. A mid tower case is pretty ok to hold these cards. Only issue is with the HD5970 which is as big as a truck!!!

 

[HostileDonut]

I have 9 in. of clearance, when I plug in the 6-pin connector will it still fit?

 

[HostileDonut]

Well I only have 9 and a half inches. The HIS got a 5 star raiting. Will I be able to hold the card and the 6-pin together? The card is 9 in.

 

[Herr_Koos]

Not sure. The power connector is on the front, unfortunately, so it might be a tight squeeze.

 

[hell_storm2004]

HD6850 is 9 inches. So i would say yes. The HIS specs say its 23cm! But please do confirm the HIS warranty may cause a problem. Where did you see the 5 star rating?

 

[Mousemonkey]

They are both sort of on the same playing field. The ATI 6850 bests the GTX460 1GB card in most cases by a small amount. There are a few games where the 460 slightly outperforms the 6850. At the end of the day either of these two cards will are a good choice and will overclock very well.

But is that due to the driver IQ "cheat" that AMD are being accused of?

 

[HostileDonut]

It was the highest rated on newegg.

 

[HostileDonut]

I am sorry I meant 9 1/2 in. Would it fit the 6-pin with that?

 

[Mousemonkey]

This next topics has been merged by Mousemonkey
■ Will a HIS radeon hd6850 fit?

 

[HostileDonut]

So the hd6850 is 9in long and I have 9 1/2 in of clearance. When I plug in the 6-pin will it have enough space?

 

[Herr_Koos]

How many more times are you going to ask that..?

I'm going to go with yes. If it doesn't, perform surgery on the case.

 

[HostileDonut]

I asked it a few times but I never got a good answer. So it is okay to cut things in my case if it does not fit?

 

[notty22]

I think are a better question is are you ever going to buy ? lol

 

[HostileDonut]

I think are a better question is are you ever going to buy ? lol

When I have the money yes. Right now I do not have enough because I also need a new PSU.

 

[bravo delta]

@OP
if you think it is going to be a tight fit, or arent sure give it an extra inch of space. also, i have seen some 90degree PCI-E 6pin power connecter adapters. might have to get one for myself, once i buy a new card.

only using this as a reference photo
http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130394842420

 

[HostileDonut]

I bought it and it works pretty well.

 

[bravo delta]

wait you bought what? the videocard? did you have to buy an adap[ter? did said adapter work? *crosses fingers*

 

[HostileDonut]

Yes, i did by the video card and it works great.