which graphics card should I get

[TJWhonley]

I just need to get some good advice on which off these will be best for playing things like crysis 2 in 3-d with no 3-d teething problems (PS3 was a nightmare)
thanks
http://uk.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-560ti/specifications (the 2gb version of this)
http://www.amd.com/UK/PRODUCTS/DESK...D-6950/Pages/amd-radeon-hd-6950-overview.aspx

 

[tom_gr7]

if you need 3d go nvidia. but try and push for a 56o ti 448 core or a 570.

 

[Corfate]

6950

 

[Atuleon]

The 6950 is better than the 560Ti 1GB in benchmarks, but there is not much info out there in regards to the 560Ti 2GB comparing this directly with the 6950. I'd assume that the 6950 would still be better from the bits and pieces about the web I have seen. The 560Ti 2GB would mainly increase performance on higher resolutions. If you can afford it, push for the 570.

Let us know what info you find out, and I'd try some other forums too to see what type of feedback you get.

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Rep me if this was helpfull. ^^

 

[TJWhonley]

but if i was to scrap 3-d?

 

[Wozza63]

All modern graphics cards support 3D, it may not say it for AMD but it still supports it

 

[tom_gr7]

but if i was to scrap 3-d?

either a 2gb 560 ti or a 2gb 6950.

what mobo are you going for? you could get the standard p8z68 v mobo, and a 850w corsair, so you could crossfire 1950's in a year or so, 6950s are about 200 quid at the moment, so the prices are dropping, equally, you can pick up a 2gb 560 ti for about the same, give or take a few quid depending on models, however, note that for two 560's you will need a sli compatible mobo, so that would add a few quid but worth it if ya ask me.

I'd certainly consider the future possibility of sli/crossfire.

 

[TJWhonley]

i am going for an ASUS® P8Z68-V/GEN3: PCI-E 3.0 READY, SLI, CROSSFIREX

 

[tom_gr7]

i am going for an ASUS® P8Z68-V/GEN3: PCI-E 3.0 READY, SLI, CROSSFIREX

in that case, you have a choice either 2gb 560ti or 6950 with the future option of adding another GPU, providing ya choice of power supply is big enough.

 

[TJWhonley]

or would a gtx 570 be better than the 560 ti? thanks for the help btw.

 

[tom_gr7]

or would a gtx 570 be better than the 560 ti? thanks for the help btw.

yeah 570 better than both mate, defo get 850w psu mate, future sli 570 will be beasts!

 

[TJWhonley]

ok thanks I'm decided, but one last question.
will I be able to sli 2 of these and put this soundcard in with the previously mentioned mobo?http://www.ebuyer.com/166836-asus-xonar-ds-pci-7-1-soundcard-90-yaa0f0-0uan00z
thanks a lot

 

[Wozza63]

why do you want a soundcard? you dont need it!!

 

[TJWhonley]

I am essentially a music know it all, and need something I could potentially do some music production. my freinds say the same about my £300 headphones, but I notice these things.

 

[tom_gr7]

I wouldn't mate, the soundcard would be sat right between the two gpu's! not good at all the cooling, esp the top gpu which has limited airflow already due to the card below, then a soundcard right below would likely block one of the fans on the card.

If you want a soundcard, get a PCI-E sound card mate. but like wozza says you probably dont need it, infact give me two mins and i'll edit in the asus site, you could get ya self a nice asus soundcard for music,

edit - right have a look, but i dont know the prices, the bottom two may be expensive though.

http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DX/ gmaing card i think
http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_Essence_STX/
http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_Xense/

 

[TJWhonley]

I will consider about the soundcard at a later date, after I have bought the pc. I may get an external soundcard.

 

[tom_gr7]

You may well find you are happy without a soundcard, and save ya self some money!

edit - ps thanks for the rep

 

[TJWhonley]

point taken thanks for the help everybody!!