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SaiZo · Feb 24, 2013, 04:47 PM

Hi!

Well, since I have the flu, I was just browsing the net, and found a guy who is selling his "Radeon 6870 DirectCU" card.

I currently own an nVidia GTS 250 card, nothing directly wrong with it, has never failed or so.. But I need a card almost equal to this, that also supports DX11.

Please note, I'm not a "fan boy" of any company, just wanted to know if it's worth the money (around USD$ 154, or 117€uro).

I think my PSU should be able to handle the card.

Thanks

Feb 24, 2013, 04:47 PM	#1
SaiZo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperus IV Posts: 365 (0.48/day) Thanks: 540 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts System Specs	Thinking of getting a new (second hand) 6870, is it equal to the one I have? Hi! Well, since I have the flu, I was just browsing the net, and found a guy who is selling his "Radeon 6870 DirectCU" card. I currently own an nVidia GTS 250 card, nothing directly wrong with it, has never failed or so.. But I need a card almost equal to this, that also supports DX11. Please note, I'm not a "fan boy" of any company, just wanted to know if it's worth the money (around USD$ 154, or 117€uro). I think my PSU should be able to handle the card. Thanks

System Name:	Oh Crap..
Processor:	AMD Phenom II X6, 1055T
Motherboard:	MSI (cant remember model..)
Cooling:	Antec Kühler + extra Antec fan (push/pull)
Memory:	16Gb (2 x 8Gb)
Video Card:	nVidia GTS 250
Hard Disk:	Samsung 1TB, 320 Seagate, 250 Samsung
Optical Drive:	Labelflash (OEM DVD burner - salvaged)
CRT/LCD Model:	LG Electronics
Case:	ANTEC Sonata III 500 (found/salvaged)
Sound Card:	8Ch + Harman Kardon 2.1
PSU:	Something that works strange enough..
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