Good Gpu for Q6600 3.4Ghz

Chewy · Jun 18, 2012, 08:01 PM

Looks like my Ati 5850 is dead now The bios wont post on screen, my mobo does not have onboard graphics.

What would be a good GPU to upgrade to ? I would like one, preferably with a black pcb. I think I may liquid cool it too but am not sure.

Anyone have an idea on my best bet? Budget is not to high atm. this was unexpected lol

brandonwh64 · Jun 18, 2012, 08:15 PM

Used 6950 unlocked would work great or if you want something cheap but powerful that would be the 6870

Hilux SSRG · Jun 18, 2012, 08:29 PM

Newegg is running a great special: XFX Double D Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 Video Card (HD-687A-ZDFC) + Deus Ex & Dirt 3 Game Coupons $133 after $30 Rebate + Free Shipping

XFX Double D HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-b...

I don't have experience with the XFX brand but plenty of reviews online like their "double disapation" fans over stock. Good luck.

Chewy · Jun 18, 2012, 08:38 PM

Would the 6950 be much better, or around the same as a 5850 ? I already have a 5800series waterblock. Who knows I may just part out the rig. I was thinking of trying to sell the thing as a whole locally.

Im in Canada too othewise that would be a good deal!

Sasqui · Jun 18, 2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

Would the 6950 be much better, or around the same as a 5850

Surprisingly, not a heck of a lot... HERE

One of the reasons I've kept my 5870 for so long.

AlienIsGOD · Jun 18, 2012, 09:54 PM

NewEgg.ca's 6870s start at $179 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...m%20Processors

I can attest to the 6870s power. i currently have it paired with a i5 2400, but before Jan 2012 it was paired with a Q9450. the 6870 has enough power to play most games on high @ 1080P regardless of the CPU I used.

I have always stayed around the $200 price point since 2008 and the cards i have used have never let me down for the price OR the performance.

Chewy · Jun 18, 2012, 10:14 PM

Thanks all for the advice I have yet to decide on what Im going to do.

Brand new GPU block, top rad and pump I had stashed away installed :P

Heres how it was looking:

Bo$$ · Jun 18, 2012, 10:20 PM

6870 working wonderfully on a Q6600 at stock!

brandonwh64 · Jun 18, 2012, 10:22 PM

XFX double D 6870 would be good

Bo$$ · Jun 18, 2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

XFX double D 6870 would be good

the MSI in my brother's PC is pretty great too

Hayder_Master · Jun 18, 2012, 11:20 PM

agree with 6950, also u can checkout used ones, works great and it's can be unlock to 6970.

james888 · Jun 19, 2012, 02:05 AM

6950 is great. You can get one used for $150-200.

Chewy · Jun 19, 2012, 02:49 AM

Im actually going to go with another 5850 trough a tpu member Frogger. It will be the blue pcb but theres a volt mod for that one I seen online.

Some comparisons Ive read said that the texture detail is a bit lower on the 6950 and gets bumped back up for the 7850 (24nm). I'd say they all perform fairly close from the comparison I seen

Sasqui · Jun 19, 2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

Im actually going to go with another 5850 trough a tpu member Frogger. It will be the blue pcb but theres a volt mod for that one I seen online.

Some comparisons Ive read said that the texture detail is a bit lower on the 6950 and gets bumped back up for the 7850 (24nm). I'd say they all perform fairly close from the comparison I seen

Probably the only downside to the 5xxx series is using a little more juice, I suspect you got a great deal on an "old" card.

Chewy · Jun 19, 2012, 01:43 PM

Yes I did and its still in the box. Looks lkke I prob wont be selling my system as a whole after all. I can still try to post it locally I guess. I was thinking I shd be able to get a grand if someones interested in a "cool" looking PC. I dont really game much at all anymore.

Sasqui · Jun 19, 2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

Yes I did and its still in the box. Looks lkke I prob wont be selling my system as a whole after all. I can still try to post it locally I guess. I was thinking I shd be able to get a grand if someones interested in a "cool" looking PC. I dont really game much at all anymore.

I have two Core 2's, and still quite happy with the E8600 @ 4.2Ghz + my 5870, just got through Crysis, it played beautifully. My next is going to be Crysis2 and Max Payne 3, I still play

Probably the longest ever I've had (mostly) the same hardware including the video card.

brandonwh64 · Jun 19, 2012, 01:57 PM

Core2duo's are quite nice but I still prefer a first gen I3 with HT for the 4 thread experience. Games are becoming more mulithreaded and it will benefit from the HT.

Sweet deal yesterday was a nice EVGA P55 and I3-530 for 105$ shipped.

Chewy · Jun 19, 2012, 03:50 PM

Yeah man Sasqui, c2d was a huge bump overall in central processor performance. nv8800 series and than ati's 5800 series plus were the nexted best bump in graphics (well thats when I cut back on upgrading). Amazing Ive had a similar system for 5years and it still competes really well, in gaming atleast.. compared to the newer stuff out there!

I cant wait for my nexted build nut I guess I will have to. I want mid-range gaming capable, quiet and more media pc oriented. I think windows 8 will be just in time for that system. I have a smartphone Samsung s2, maybe someone will make an app to turn on pc remotely

I already have a wi-fi remote camera in my house.

Jun 18, 2012, 08:01 PM	#1
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Good Gpu for Q6600 3.4Ghz Looks like my Ati 5850 is dead now The bios wont post on screen, my mobo does not have onboard graphics. What would be a good GPU to upgrade to ? I would like one, preferably with a black pcb. I think I may liquid cool it too but am not sure. Anyone have an idea on my best bet? Budget is not to high atm. this was unexpected lol __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

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Jun 18, 2012, 08:38 PM	#4
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Would the 6950 be much better, or around the same as a 5850 ? I already have a 5800series waterblock. Who knows I may just part out the rig. I was thinking of trying to sell the thing as a whole locally. Im in Canada too othewise that would be a good deal! __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

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Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Thanks all for the advice I have yet to decide on what Im going to do. Brand new GPU block, top rad and pump I had stashed away installed :P Heres how it was looking: __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

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Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Im actually going to go with another 5850 trough a tpu member Frogger. It will be the blue pcb but theres a volt mod for that one I seen online. Some comparisons Ive read said that the texture detail is a bit lower on the 6950 and gets bumped back up for the 7850 (24nm). I'd say they all perform fairly close from the comparison I seen __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

Jun 19, 2012, 01:43 PM	#15
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Yes I did and its still in the box. Looks lkke I prob wont be selling my system as a whole after all. I can still try to post it locally I guess. I was thinking I shd be able to get a grand if someones interested in a "cool" looking PC. I dont really game much at all anymore.

Jun 19, 2012, 01:57 PM	#17
brandonwh64 Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 13,562 (10.03/day) Thanks: 2,146 Thanked 5,340 Times in 3,696 Posts System Specs	Core2duo's are quite nice but I still prefer a first gen I3 with HT for the 4 thread experience. Games are becoming more mulithreaded and it will benefit from the HT. Sweet deal yesterday was a nice EVGA P55 and I3-530 for 105$ shipped. __________________ Cruncher's: All GPU's GPU's: 7970 3GB Unlocked = 8 Threads 5770 1GB OCed = 2 Threads

Jun 19, 2012, 03:50 PM	#18
Chewy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,616 (1.04/day) Thanks: 325 Thanked 151 Times in 140 Posts System Specs	Yeah man Sasqui, c2d was a huge bump overall in central processor performance. nv8800 series and than ati's 5800 series plus were the nexted best bump in graphics (well thats when I cut back on upgrading). Amazing Ive had a similar system for 5years and it still competes really well, in gaming atleast.. compared to the newer stuff out there! I cant wait for my nexted build nut I guess I will have to. I want mid-range gaming capable, quiet and more media pc oriented. I think windows 8 will be just in time for that system. I have a smartphone Samsung s2, maybe someone will make an app to turn on pc remotely I already have a wi-fi remote camera in my house. __________________ BUGABUGABUGABUGAAAAA! From_Nowhere's perspective on Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Promoting Windows Vista. “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

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