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Looking for advice on graphics card replacement

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  • 12-01-2011 11:51am
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    decnug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭


    Hi, 1 of my graphics cards died on me last night (had 2x Geforce 8800 GTX 756 MB SLI). It's working fine on just 1 but I'm guessing that will kick the bucket eventually (had them a few years now), so I'm thinking of getting a new one (or two). Has anyone any ideas of what the best are out there at the moment, looking for at least 1G, is it better to go with 1 big card or 2 smaller like I had. Thanks in advance.


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Budget, existing monitor resolution and intended usage (gaming etc)? :)


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    #3
    decnug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭decnug


    I'd go 300-400 if it's worth it, not sure of resolution (will check later when at home) might consider a new monitor too if needed. Used mostly for gaming


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    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    GTX560 is rolling out soon. Judging by initial specs, I'd recommend holding out til then, and see if it's a good price. If not, the 4xx series cards might drop in price


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    decnug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭decnug


    Cheers, I'll probably wait and see how the 560 turns out.


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    jme2010
    Registered Users Posts: 974 ✭✭✭jme2010


    Or try the 6950's there competing with the 570 in benches. And is cheap enough at the moment ~ €255


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    challengemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    2xGTX460 in SLI should come in under 400 anyway :)


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