=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:08 PM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:08 PM Hey guys I think it's time I try to upgrade my PC. It's been a while since I've had to source PC gear. Question, if you could buy a new gfx card, what would you get and why? My PC is starting to run slow with dual ATi 5870's with these newer games. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= SavageCDN (Inactive Duty) Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:24 PM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:24 PM I bought a GTX 570 a few months ago and love it!! Cost me around the $350 mark. It's not the best in the line either..I think that is the 590 however it is mucho $$$Not sure what the ATI equivalent is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Calv Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:51 PM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 06:51 PM Whenever I upgrade I usually go from the reviews here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-performance-radeon-geforce,review-32251.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest =VG= Chaz Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:00 PM Guest Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:00 PM If you're willing to wait, new videocards from ATI and Nvidia will be out by December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted_Toaster Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:05 PM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:05 PM I'd go with either the GTX 570 or 580 although I find it hard to believe a dual 5870 setup is running slow. Sure there aren't any other bottlenecks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Calv Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:23 PM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:23 PM Ted_Toaster LAN_WROTE ...I'd go with either the GTX 570 or 580 although I find it hard to believe a dual 5870 setup is running slow. Sure there aren't any other bottlenecks?Yeah, was gonna mention this too. I'm running a single 58xx (think it's a 70 or 80) and can still run every game I've come across at full detail with no slowdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:24 PM Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 07:24 PM I dunno man, it's been since BF3 I've noticed it. Slow mouse movement, almost like slo-mo and frames at below 10 with smoke, explosions, etc.. The cards are like 2 years old man, that's like 90 in gamer years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Ingo Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:32 AM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:32 AM amd's two best gpu's are the hd 6970 and the hd 6990but the 6990 just came out and costs alot :D also you will get better performace whit 2 6970 in crossfire and it would be cheaper or if you have the money go for two 6990 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:50 AM Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:50 AM I'm torn between Nvidia and ATi lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Ingo Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:36 AM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:36 AM little off topic but what cpu are you using blud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted_Toaster Posted September 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM Don't be wondering whether to go ATI or Nvidia.Comparing ATI and Nvidia cards in general has become very hard as both Names push all their top-shelf cards to the max. Neither of them have any 'name-driven-sicknesses' nor any name driven bonuses.Even the dual-card technologies aren't that different anymore, from a gamer's perspective.When picking a new card, leave the Name aside unless you're a big fan of one and even then you might want to ignore it to get a better overview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalBoffin Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:38 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:38 PM What power supply is fitted to the computer as that may well be a limiting factor, especially if you are going to SLi/Crossfire some of the newer cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Ingo Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:52 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:52 PM blud's specs :D got it off xfire and i dont think anything else is the reason probably the gpus are just oldProcessor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 960 @ 3.20GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.2GHzMemory: 6GB Corsair 1866Mhz DDR3 DominatorHard Drive: 2x300GB VelociRaptor (RAID 0) 10,000 RPMVideo Card: Dual ATI Radeon HD 5870 2GB DDR5Monitor: Samsung T260HD 1900x1200Sound Card: SB X-Fi XtremeGamerSpeakers/Headphones: Sennheiser PC166 HeadphonesKeyboard: Logitech G19 / Saitek X52 ProMouse: Logitech G9x / Track IR 5.0 / Logitech G27Mouse Surface: Acrylic ICE precision surface, optical/laserOperating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)Motherboard: Asus P6T SE X58 Crossfire Triple Channel DDR3Computer Case: Black CoolerMaster Storm Sniper / 1000w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM22 Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:53 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 05:53 PM Blud, slow mouse movement may be a sign of background resources activating/eating away memory while gaming.Do you have AV running that may be doing a scheduled scan??Something's eating up your resources big time if the configuration of the two cards is being affected.I doubt it is your GFX cards that are having an issue, they're the ones getting the bad end of the deal from something else IMO.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:09 PM Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:09 PM ok well yesterday I finally installed my new HD since my old config in RAID 0 was fouled. I've been reinstalling and updating, but no gaming yet. Once I get all my shit reinstalled i am going to try a few games and then I'll know for sure. I'm on a fresh install so there can't be anything else to blame if it runs poorly. Hopefully I'll be gaming in a few hours. Thanks guys and I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITN Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:34 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:34 PM I think that if you use some nair it will improve your perfromance.!mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM22 Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:37 PM Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 at 06:37 PM =VG= BLuDKLoT LAN_WROTE ...Once I get all my shit reinstalled!shok That's IT, don't re-install the shit, that will booger things up for SSSSHHHHUUUUURRRRREEEE. !lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted September 10, 2011 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 at 08:37 PM RAM22 LAN_WROTE ...Blud, slow mouse movement may be a sign of background resources activating/eating away memory while gaming.Do you have AV running that may be doing a scheduled scan??Something's eating up your resources big time if the configuration of the two cards is being affected.I doubt it is your GFX cards that are having an issue, they're the ones getting the bad end of the deal from something else IMO.BrianAgreed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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