Selecting a graphic card

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jk136

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hi all,

I just build a new computer but i didn't get a new graphic card because i couldn't make up my mind which one to get. Currently i am still running my gtx 9800, i am planning to get either gtx 560 ti or radeon hd 6950 or radeon hd 6850, these cards all seem to be pretty good. I am only gonna to get a single card right now but i am planning to get one more later on for sli or crossfire. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

My computer spec

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115224
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153136
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
 
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Either of the AMD or Nvidia cards will do well. I have had both Nvidia and ATI cards and they are competitive.

The GTX 560 ti scales well in SLI, so if you add a second one later it will give you about 190% of a single card. The AMD will give you about the same.

The advantage of the AMD 6950 is that it, often, can be flashed to a 6970. If you can flash it successfully then you have a bargain.

I have never OC's an AMD, but the reports are that they OC well. I can personally attest to the fact that the Nvidia products are designed for OC'ing.

I am running a GTX 470 modded out with the Zalman 3000VF cooler and OC'ing it to 800/1600/1600. It runs cool and I still have room to OC more. The problem with the GTX 470 is its RAM...

chesteracorgi

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Either of the AMD or Nvidia cards will do well. I have had both Nvidia and ATI cards and they are competitive.

The GTX 560 ti scales well in SLI, so if you add a second one later it will give you about 190% of a single card. The AMD will give you about the same.

The advantage of the AMD 6950 is that it, often, can be flashed to a 6970. If you can flash it successfully then you have a bargain.

I have never OC's an AMD, but the reports are that they OC well. I can personally attest to the fact that the Nvidia products are designed for OC'ing.

I am running a GTX 470 modded out with the Zalman 3000VF cooler and OC'ing it to 800/1600/1600. It runs cool and I still have room to OC more. The problem with the GTX 470 is its RAM which is very sensitive. Increasing the GPU and shader clocks is simple and easy, but the memory is touchy.

My personal preference would favor the Nvidia, but the AMD is a respectable choice as well.
 
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