ATI 4870 X2 Or eVGA 280GTX SC

[Lloyd_mcse]

Hiya guys i just wanted to know your thoughts on what gfx card to buy.....

HIS 4870 X2 - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-101-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1235&name=HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 2048MB GDDR5 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

OR

eVGA 280GTX SC - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-067-EA&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1176&name=EVGA GeForce GTX 280 1024MB SC Edition GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

So whats the better clocker and thoughts on temps etc? I will be buying a EK block for whichever i buy, that's for sure
Regards

Lloyd

[Lloyd_mcse]

I went with the 4870X2, and got a nickel plated block from EK, though i have got a Acetal top coming for it. project log comming soon

[{SAS}TB]

I recently got the Gainward 4780x2 and am really impressed the temps are a tad high, but can be brought right down with a fan profile, there are some posts on the OCUK forum with people using the EK Waterblock getting 30 idle

[Ya Mother]

Winters coming open the side of your case and save on the heating bills.

[Ya Mother]

Im getting a new graphics card near crimbo and was gonna get a 4870 1gb....as i only have a 22" monitor and wont see any difference with a 4870x2...certainly not to justify the extra wonga.....but now the gtx is a possibility as ive heard theyre gonna drop in price due to the ati cards being so cheap....so 4870 1gb or gtx 280???

[Lloyd_mcse]

IMHO I'd go with the 280GTX, i'm gonna get 280's to upgrade my other 2x rigs - that's when i've finished spending cash on my tj07 rebuild

EDIT: HAHAHA you got ur sig sorted then

[Ya Mother]

yes i might be getting 1 depending on the price....2x gtx280.. woah that will fly....i think you should just give me 1 ha ha....and yes i eventually got me sig sorted. just need a good pic i think?

[Jura55ic]

tricky one as i have been reading the 4870 1gb is managing to beat the gtx280 in some benchmarks (that works both ways though)... but if u ever wanted to run dual cards then go for the 4870 as ur mobo dont support sli...

[Socr8z]

So which do you all think is the best at present then? 4870 X2 or GTX 280?

[Ya Mother]

The 4870x2 wins hands down...no contest. even the 4850x2 thats due any time soon beats the GTX280 and is gonna be cheaper.

[Lloyd_mcse]

yeah the 4870 X2 is the winning in that battle

[Ya Mother]

Well my 4870 1gb was supposed to be in stock on monday from scan....they put it forward to next monday now :32:

[Lloyd_mcse]

Argh....nightmare mate! Don't ya just hate that. I had the same with my 4870X2 from Novatech, and loads of stuff i pre ordered from OcUK