creepa Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I have 150 to spend. I was looking at the ati 6850 or geforce 550 can some one help me I play the following games csgo, bf3, wow, and ill be getting the new medal of honor. I would like to be able to run these games. if possible with only spending 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGBrian Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 6850 seems to be the stronger card in this situation but overall they both are the same. What games are you planning to play with? (Skyrim, Bf3?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Red Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2148466&CatId=28 150 with a rebate and better than a 550 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=555331&CatId=3669 http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ 6850 seems to still beat it tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrix Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2148466&CatId=28 150 with a rebate and better than a 550 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=555331&CatId=3669 http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ 6850 seems to still beat it tho... This ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youthedog Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Tigerdirect lol. Newegg > tigerdirect by far. $150 with rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130664 $130 with rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEBRUARY Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 dont get the 550Ti better off saving the extra couple bucks for a 560, you wont regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^TheRumor^ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The 550 Ti and 560 are both excellent cards, if you can spend the extra cash go for the 560, if not the 550 Ti will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If I can offer any point of advice, I would say this: opt for an Nvidia card over a Radeon card. The updating software, Catalyst Control Center and driver update process for the Radeon cards is ridiculous. Since owning a card from both manufacturers, I can say that Radeon has given me much, much more problems. It ran the gamut from drivers that just choose not to work on startup, or that just crash in-game with no reasonable explanation from Radeon (not to mention trying to update the Catalyst software will cause your drivers to crash spontaniously). No such problems so far with my Nvidia card. Take this with a grain of salt, but consider it my honest opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I have a 6850, runs bf3 high ultra settings @ give or take 60 fps, also it overclocks nicely, 960/1135 from stock 775/1000 edit: also glass, those stories are so old, ive never had any problems with drivers from 11.10 all the way to 12.7 Edited August 13, 2012 by That.Short.Kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130770 $130 for the gtx 560 SE Slightly better than the 550ti (card i currently have) I'm extremely happy with my card. Its able to run bf3 on high settings with ease. The driver support for nvidia is and always has been better than ati. I'll always be an nvidia guy because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma# Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I agree for the most part, if you're comparing the 6850 to the 560TI... and are primarily concerned about gaming; go for the 560 TI. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/330616-33-radeon-6850-nvidia http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1691549 http://www.overclock.net/t/1290621/7770-or-560ti Even the new-gen 7xxx series equivalents seem to be falling behind (unless you're willing to pay more). Driver hell is present in nvidia drivers (just not as much ;D) Edited August 13, 2012 by enigma# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^TheRumor^ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Resolution is also a major factor in this, something we do not know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noc2RnaLxCrU Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Both 550 and 560 still weak you might as well add another $100 dollars and go for a GTX 480 or GTX 570. more worth buying. just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 6850 would be the advantage in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noc2RnaLxCrU Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 in core clock the 6850 beats the GTX 480 775mhz vs 700mhz for the gtx 480 but the memory interface for the GTX 480 is at 356 bit vs. 6850 at 256 bit. Effective memory clock for the the 480 is at 3696mhz vs. 6850 only at 1000mhz is somewhat is about even one other beats the other one. but gtx 480 should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Resolution is also a major factor in this, something we do not know... I don't understand why someone did not ask this sooner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 If you're running at 1280x1024 you will be fine. I run bf3 at this resolution on a 550ti on high settings. with a 560 it'll be more than enough. If you plan on running it at 1920x1080 or something similar i'd step it up to a 560ti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defiant Behavior Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I have the 560 ti and I run BF3 on 1600x900. All of the settings in the game were preset and it runs pretty good on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^TheRumor^ Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 in core clock the 6850 beats the GTX 480 775mhz vs 700mhz for the gtx 480 but the memory interface for the GTX 480 is at 356 bit vs. 6850 at 256 bit. Effective memory clock for the the 480 is at 3696mhz vs. 6850 only at 1000mhz is somewhat is about even one other beats the other one. but gtx 480 should do it. The 480 was the flagship of nvidia's 400 series at the time, it still runs circles around many newer cards today. Given it's large size, draws a monstrous ~479 watts under full load, running very hot and simply being old technology it wouldn't be the ideal card for this situation. In response to the OP, i vote for the 550 ti. You will be very satisfied with it's performance at your respective resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepa Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noc2RnaLxCrU Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 just add another $100 for that and you will get a 570 for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noc2RnaLxCrU Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The 480 was the flagship of nvidia's 400 series at the time, it still runs circles around many newer cards today. Given it's large size, draws a monstrous ~479 watts under full load, running very hot and simply being old technology it wouldn't be the ideal card for this situation. In response to the OP, i vote for the 550 ti. You will be very satisfied with it's performance at your respective resolution. but why get a 550ti just save up and get something different than the 550 or 560 just add couple more dollars and get a 570 better performance than any of this card that you looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^TheRumor^ Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have 150 to spend. Man has a budget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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