gtx570 a worth while upgrade from 6970? - Page 2

erocker · Mar 21, 2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulpesveritas

well if it were to fall under $200 due to Kepler then it might be considered by the OP IMO. So then it is in the discussion, is it not?.

Yes. But it's not going to happen. The OP knows his hardware and what he is doing if he needs/wants a card now, the 7 series just isn't an option.

cadaveca · Mar 21, 2012, 05:23 PM

I've been comparing 570 and 6950 with unlocked shaders...I gotta say it seems the 570 is faster, even with no OC. It's a tough choice...it sohuld be a bit faster, but not much. If it matches your build better, then personally, I'd do it, but it's not exactly the most cost-effective move, for sure.

Fitseries3 · Mar 21, 2012, 05:42 PM

i do appreciate the replies but it seems half of you didnt read my initial posting.

$400+ cards arent an option at this time

long story short, im thinking a "sidestep" may be an acceptable option as i can sell my card for around $250 and get a 570 for the same price or less. im even contemplating dipping in the extra $60 for a 580.

what i dont get is why the 7800 cards beat the 7900 cards???

and double thanks to erocker and cadeveca

Vulpesveritas · Mar 21, 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

i do appreciate the replies but it seems half of you didnt read my initial posting.

$400+ cards arent an option at this time

long story short, im thinking a "sidestep" may be an acceptable option as i can sell my card for around $250 and get a 570 for the same price or less. im even contemplating dipping in the extra $60 for a 580.

what i dont get is why the 7800 cards beat the 7900 cards???

and double thanks to erocker and cadeveca

My guess is drivers as to why.

eidairaman1 · Mar 21, 2012, 06:11 PM

Newer Design of the 7900 vs the Proven design of the 7800. Also another point to take, bits/bites like being evenly distributed. So take 2048 and 4096 for example, bits/bites evenly distribute themselves, its the order of operations in binary code

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

i do appreciate the replies but it seems half of you didnt read my initial posting.

$400+ cards arent an option at this time

long story short, im thinking a "sidestep" may be an acceptable option as i can sell my card for around $250 and get a 570 for the same price or less. im even contemplating dipping in the extra $60 for a 580.

what i dont get is why the 7800 cards beat the 7900 cards???

and double thanks to erocker and cadeveca

Fitseries3 · Mar 21, 2012, 06:14 PM

i definitely think i would be best suited with a 580 for now. just have to get my card sold and locate an asus 580 DCuII for a good price

eidairaman1 · Mar 21, 2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

i definitely think i would be best suited with a 580 for now. just have to get my card sold and locate an asus 580 DCuII for a good price

Honestly I wouldnt go Asus This round, go for something else honestly

Fitseries3 · Mar 21, 2012, 06:16 PM

whys that?

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Mar 21, 2012, 05:23 PM	#27
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Mar 21, 2012, 05:42 PM	#28
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.29/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	i do appreciate the replies but it seems half of you didnt read my initial posting. $400+ cards arent an option at this time long story short, im thinking a "sidestep" may be an acceptable option as i can sell my card for around $250 and get a 570 for the same price or less. im even contemplating dipping in the extra $60 for a 580. what i dont get is why the 7800 cards beat the 7900 cards??? and double thanks to erocker and cadeveca

Mar 21, 2012, 06:14 PM	#31
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.29/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	i definitely think i would be best suited with a 580 for now. just have to get my card sold and locate an asus 580 DCuII for a good price

Mar 21, 2012, 06:16 PM	#33
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.29/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	whys that?

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