Looking for a new GPU

[spoonx]

Hey everyone, so I recently decided on getting myself an FX 6300 Vishera and now I'm looking at which GPU to get. Thanks for any feedback guys!!

Current Rig:
775 watt Diablotek ATX PSU
AMD Vishera FX-6300 3.5 GHz (Six Core)
8gb Gskill Ripjaws DDR3 1333 (2x4gb)
Galaxy GTX 560 (Non Ti)
7200 RPM Hitachi HDD
HAF Coolermaster

Budget is currently at 200-300$

Here are the two that are on my mind -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130809
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131484

[Sayier]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...k,3297-13.html

Overall they are fairly evenly matched cards, the 660 pulls ahead in some cases the 7870 in others. As a Nvidia fan boy and having never had an issue with EVGA cards I would personally go for the 660 but if you want to save some money the 7870 isn't much of a step down if any.

EDIT: I didn't realize it was a 660 TI never mind in basically all cases the 660 TI beats the 7870 pretty overwhelmingly. In my opinion go with the 660 TI no doubt.

[spoonx]

Thanks for the quick reply, it is 70 bucks cheaper haha I was more leaning towards it, but the forum is still open for more opinions! Thanks Sayier

[n0cturnal]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID= much better card than the EVGA version.

[spoonx]

So you guys think the 660 ti is worth the extra 70 bucks?

[n0cturnal]

It is more like $35 if you take the ASUS card I linked.

[Deleted]

So you guys think the 660 ti is worth the extra 70 bucks?

Im no real wizz or annything about the subject, but i think it depends on how long you will use the video card.
If your not planning to upgrade it for a year or 3 then i'd say yes! its worth the 70 bucks, but if your gonna upgrade some time next year or year and a half then no i dont think it will be worth it.

[spoonx]

well its 220$ for 7870 vs 275$ for 660 ti (Both after rebates)

Also keep in mind the 7870 is the tahiti LE, I was recommended that version over standard 7870, does anyone know what this means?

[n0cturnal]

well its 220$ for 7870 vs 275$ for 660 ti (Both after rebates)

Also keep in mind the 7870 is the tahiti LE, I was recommended that version over standard 7870, does anyone know what this means?

Yes it is based on a 7950 GPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202024
vs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

I wouldn't take the other cards with reference coolers.

[spoonx]

Reference coolers? and why did you link the non tahiti? I'm soo confused lmao

[n0cturnal]

It isn't non Tahiti. It is a Tahiti LE just like the other but it has a better cooling solution. It is cooler and makes less noise.

[spoonx]

Sorry if I missed it but how can you tell its Tahiti LE?

---------- Post added 2013-01-26 at 02:38 PM ----------

Whoa, check this out n0cturnal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161404

[stalkerzzzz]

Sorry if I missed it but how can you tell its Tahiti LE?

---------- Post added 2013-01-26 at 02:38 PM ----------

Whoa, check this out n0cturnal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161404

By the number of stream processors. The one you just linked is the normal 7870 with a Pitcairn GPU.

[spoonx]

so still go for tahiti? forget about the iceq, the cooling caught my eye

[stalkerzzzz]

It seems that the 660Ti and the 7870 Tahiti LE are quite close in performance. Considering the price difference I would say that the AMD card is a better purchase.

[spoonx]

I was thinking that as well, and what about the iceq? the cooling isn't outstanding or anything?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161404

[stalkerzzzz]

I was thinking that as well, and what about the iceq? the cooling isn't outstanding or anything?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161404

That cooling system isn't that much better than the stock when it comes to temperature. I've checked a review and they noticed only a 4C difference between them.

[spoonx]

Ok awesome, so looks like I'll be going with the tahiti, would you recommend the Powercooler or Sapphire?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202024

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131484

[stalkerzzzz]

Ok awesome, so looks like I'll be going with the tahiti, would you recommend the Powercooler or Sapphire?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202024

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131484

I would go with the Sapphire card, it has better cooling.

edit: Actually scrap that, I just noticed that the Powercolor is $30 cheaper after the rebate so that might be a better purchase.

[LitteringAnd01]

If you are looking to play Diablo 3 don't get the 660 ti... I am having major issues with only that game on this card. Runs terrible in diablo 3 for some reason, but everything else like wow/lol/planetside 2 runs flawlessly with no hiccups.