My graphics card died - Should I get a 580, 670, or 7950?
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fallenz,
Posted on: 2012-06-15 04:44 in ALL ACCESS Gameplay Technical Issues Bugs
Don't know how you got +3 tiers from an 8800GTS 512KB (assuming the 512MB version, nVidia's naming convention got a bit wonky back then) limits you to only a 580/670/7950 which are +7/+8/+7 tiers away. But you got the money so...
Looking at the combined performance charts with the latest card review at TechPowerUp we see the stock GTX 670 performing around 17% faster than either the GTX 580 or HD 7950.
Now to compare it to your old card, according to Tom's Chart the HD 7750 is one tier higher than your old 8800GTS 512MB and compared to the HD 7750 the GTX 580/HD 7950 is 2.6x faster and the GTX 670 is 3x.
Now the GTX 670 is a real power miser when compared to the GTX 580, 75 watts less gaming. The HD 7950 is also very power efficient and uses about 10 watts less than the GTX 670.
I think any of those 3 cards are serious overkill when it comes to CoH, unless you are running some multimonitor setup or with 16x AA or some other card crippling tendencies.
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Hi there,
I recently upgraded to a 7850. It runs on better than max settings (200% textures) with absolutely no noticeable lag at all. I haven't tried it on incarnate content yet, but it survived the Nemesis zone content well.
This is paired with a Sandy Bridge i5 @ 4.4 GHz and 8 GB RAM.
All of this was at stock speeds; it also overclocks like a dream.
If COH is the only game you play, I think anything more will be overkill
I would be picking up the 670 without a second thought.
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Vote the 670 too. Better driver support than AMD and smaller issue list.
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Originally Posted by Father Xmas
Don't know how you got +3 tiers from an 8800GTS 512KB (assuming the 512MB version, nVidia's naming convention got a bit wonky back then) limits you to only a 580/670/7950 which are +7/+8/+7 tiers away. But you got the money so...
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The card that went out is a 5850. They put in the old 8800 as a temporary step so they could get on the computer.
They are looking at the tiers from the 5850, not the 8800.
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Originally Posted by Kyasubaru
Tom's Hardware's Graphics Hierarchy Chart recommends I don't bother upgrading to anything lower than three tiers above my 5850, which leaves me with a few options in my price range: GeForce 580 or 670, or Radeon 7950. |
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Thank you guys for your help, I decided to go with the 670. Based on some other reviews and comparisons, it outdid the 7950, and in some cases even the 7970.
COH is definitely not the only game I play, but it is a large bit of my gaming time. I play other recent releases, and look forward to some notable upcoming games as well, so I wanted a card that could take high settings and roll with it for at least as long as I've had my 5850. That card has served me well for almost 3 years now, and though I'd hoped to eke out another 6-12 months from it, it was starting to show its age with newer releases.
As for COH, I was primarily concerned with compatibility in regards to crashes or freezing. I know that there's been the occasional problem with both manufacturers. But judging from the posts I've taken a look at in this forum, it doesn't look like there's too much to worry about.
So again, thanks guys!
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Originally Posted by Texas Justice
I think yoiu misread something there Father Xmas.
The card that went out is a 5850. They put in the old 8800 as a temporary step so they could get on the computer. They are looking at the tiers from the 5850, not the 8800. |
Father Xmas - Level 50 Ice/Ice Tanker - Victory
$725 and $1350 parts lists --- My guide to computer components
Tempus unum hominem manet
I tried to turn on my computer this morning and was greeted with error beeps. After fiddling around with things for a bit, I figured out my Radeon 5850 has died. Luckily, I'd kept my old computer from 3-4 years ago, and could scavenge its card to use while I figure out what to do.
So as I sit here rocking my old 8800GTS, I figure I might as well upgrade. Tom's Hardware's Graphics Hierarchy Chart recommends I don't bother upgrading to anything lower than three tiers above my 5850, which leaves me with a few options in my price range: GeForce 580 or 670, or Radeon 7950.
I guess my main questions are which card has the least amount of problems with CoH, and which is the best for the money? It's not just CoH I'll be using it for - I do play other modern games as well, but CoH comprises a huge chunk of my gaming time, and I'd like any card I get to play well with it with all the bells and whistles turned on.
The 580 and the 7950 are about comparable, price-wise. The 670 is a little bit more expensive, but still within my budget - I don't know if the ~$20 more is worth it, though. I'm not a fanboy or anything, so I'm fine going with either company's products. It's CoH compatibility I'm primarily concerned with here.
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