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    Default 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

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    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
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    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

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    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

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    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???

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    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

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    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?

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    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...


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    So which do you all think is the best at present then? 4870 X2 or GTX 280?
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    The 4870x2 wins hands down...no contest. even the 4850x2 thats due any time soon beats the GTX280 and is gonna be cheaper.

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    yeah the 4870 X2 is the winning in that battle
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    Well my 4870 1gb was supposed to be in stock on monday from scan....they put it forward to next monday now :32:

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    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
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