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[QUOTE=reapaninja;19991744]they're bullshitting, there's nothing wrong with ATi cards[/QUOTE] I don't see why you would think they'd lie about their own rigs but okay. This is strictly from what I've heard.
[QUOTE=Enishi;19996316]I don't see why you would think they'd lie about their own rigs but okay. This is strictly from what I've heard.[/QUOTE] It's common to blame the companies when something goes wrong with your rig.
So, I've been looking and Microcenter is selling 5770s for $170-ish. These are comparable to GTX 260s, if I'm thinking correctly. Good buy?
[QUOTE=Enishi;19996546]So, I've been looking and Microcenter is selling 5770s for $170-ish. These are comparable to GTX 260s, if I'm thinking correctly. Good buy?[/QUOTE] Find one for $~160 or less, like this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317[/url]
[QUOTE=CPShArp;19996666]Find one for $~160 or less, like this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317[/url][/QUOTE] The only reason I considered the one from Microcenter was since it was XFX and someone said previously that it has a double lifetime warranty which would be really nice to have.
[QUOTE=Enishi;19996707]The only reason I considered the one from Microcenter was since it was XFX and someone said previously that it has a double lifetime warranty which would be really nice to have.[/QUOTE] Oh ok, I wasn't sure if XFX offered their double lifetime on all their products or just a select few.
[QUOTE=CPShArp;19996781]Oh ok, I wasn't sure if XFX offered their double lifetime on all their products or just a select few.[/QUOTE] Oh, I was under the impression it was to all. I haven't a clue. I'll check their site.
What do they mean with a double lifetime warranty?
[QUOTE=paul simon;19997287]What do they mean with a double lifetime warranty?[/QUOTE] Meaning the warranty covers you and the card's next owner if there is one.
[QUOTE=Enishi;19996316]I don't see why you would think they'd lie about their own rigs but okay. This is strictly from what I've heard.[/QUOTE] It's absolute bull shit and nothing more. If you're really going to go buy everything you hear. Good luck in life. :toot:
[QUOTE=Enishi;19996316]I don't see why you would think they'd lie about their own rigs but okay. This is strictly from what I've heard.[/QUOTE] most likely user error or something unrelated
[QUOTE=ghostofme;19998267]It's absolute bull shit and nothing more. If you're really going to go buy everything you hear. Good luck in life. :toot:[/QUOTE] Yeah, I guess you're right. I [I]should[/I] just jump without looking and buy an expensive piece of hardware without any recommendation.
[QUOTE=Enishi;19999842]Yeah, I guess you're right. I [I]should[/I] just jump without looking and buy an expensive piece of hardware without any recommendation.[/QUOTE] you should be looking at unbiased opinions there are a [I]lot[/I] of ATi owners with no problems at all just because someone you know has problems doesn't mean they all do
[QUOTE=FlameCow;19898026]The GTS 250 and Q9400 setup is fine.[/QUOTE] that'd be hardly a performance step up from a 9600GT as far as graphics go
[QUOTE=reapaninja;20001371]you should be looking at unbiased opinions there are a [I]lot[/I] of ATi owners with no problems at all just because someone you know has problems doesn't mean they all do[/QUOTE] fosho :whatup:
Okay, so after talking around a bit and taking your opinions into account. For strictly gaming, would it be beneficial to use a higher clocked dual core over a quad core? I'm not sure how close we are to seeing quads utilized in most games. Deciding between a GTX 260 or a 5770? I've got a somewhat cramped case so my air cooling isn't the best and with my experience, Nvidia cards have always run a little hotter due to higher power consumption. I've also been told DirectX 11 may be a huge improvement compared to 9 -> 10.
Unless you're set on wanting DX11 support, get an ATI 4890.
9400 and a 5770. Get the powercolor 1GB if you want free DiRT2
[QUOTE=FHamster;20119066]9400 and a 5770. Get the powercolor 1GB if you want free DiRT2[/QUOTE] Are they still dishing those out?
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