ATI 4870 X2 Or eVGA 280GTX SC

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

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

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 :)

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

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???

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 :up:

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?

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...

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

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

yeah the 4870 X2 is the winning in that battle

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

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