Is the 480 worth it?

ArBee · 05-05-2010, 06:48 PM

I have a 5870 and was wondering if the new Nvidia card is really worth it over the 5970.

Blobman001 · 05-05-2010, 06:55 PM

GTX 480 is only 10% more powerfull than a HD 5870 and it produces double heat and takes double the power so no its not worth it

Gamesrock22 · 05-05-2010, 06:56 PM

get the 5970, i dont have it, but from other people experience, benchmarks, power/heat, get the 5970

ArBee · 05-05-2010, 06:58 PM

I was thinking to run it in X-Fire mode. But what is the most reliable model for that series?

madpistol · 05-05-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArBee

I have a 5870 and was wondering if the new Nvidia card is really worth it over the 5970.

IMO, it's not worth it over either the 5870 or a 5970. Reasons:

1. GTX 480 uses more power than any stock ATI card.
2. GTX 480 produces more heat.
3. GTX 480 is only about 10-15% faster overall
4. GTX 480 is over $100 more expensive (including price gouging)
5. GTX 480 is only able to drive 3 monitors with 2 cards in SLI (5870 can do 3)
6. GTX 480 has a fairly loud stock cooling solution.
7. GTX 480's HSF can cook an egg on its grill (possibly a plus) <- joking.

BTW, I love my 5870.

General Jameson · 05-05-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blobman001

GTX 480 is only 10% more powerfull than a HD 5870 and it produces double heat and takes double the power so no its not worth it

I got some specs from the same place as you, it said that double your post is wrong.

madpistol · 05-05-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by General Jameson

I got some specs from the same place as you, it said that double your post is wrong.

Nearly every review site on the web says 10% difference in performance. What he said is right on the money.

General Jameson · 05-05-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blobman001

GTX 480 is only 10% more powerfull than a HD 5870 and it produces double heat and takes double the power so no its not worth it

Quote:

Originally Posted by madpistol

Nearly every review site on the web says 10% difference in performance. What he said is right on the money.

I guess you miss the part about "double the heat" and "double the power". That is what I was refering to, hence my statement of "double the post is wrong". One GTX480 does not require 800W PSU or run at 160c just very rough figures. Glad I could clear that up for you.

05-05-2010, 07:19 PM

You already have a 5870, you don't need anything more powerful.

madpistol · 05-05-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Jameson

I guess you miss the part about "double the heat" and "double the power". That is what I was refering to, hence my statement of "double the post is wrong". One GTX480 does not require 800W PSU or run at 160c just very rough figures. Glad I could clear that up for you.

Whoops. Sorry bud. I guess I misunderstood you.

dosbox · 05-05-2010, 07:23 PM

You have a 5870 and you're considering a card that costs $100 more, requires 100W more under load, and only offers 10-15% more performance?

I'd rather blow that cash on more games and wait for a bigger boost in performance/IQ.

NJuice · 05-05-2010, 07:43 PM

If you want to spend money and if you already have a 5870, just get a second one and CFX them.

DOE_JOHN88 · 05-05-2010, 08:27 PM

no, stay with your 5870.

kdawgmaster · 05-05-2010, 08:53 PM

or get a 5970 and tri fire

BC2 Cypher · 05-05-2010, 09:28 PM

I also recommend the 5970.

I really don't get why people get the nvidia cards as all of them need a lot more power, produce more heat and cost more.

Just don't get why people bother.

I really love my 5970

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ArBee Banned Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 35 Posts: 240	Is the 480 worth it? I have a 5870 and was wondering if the new Nvidia card is really worth it over the 5970.

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BC2 Cypher Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 463 Posts: 3,745	I also recommend the 5970. I really don't get why people get the nvidia cards as all of them need a lot more power, produce more heat and cost more. Just don't get why people bother. I really love my 5970 Last edited by BC2 Cypher: 05-05-2010 at 09:31 PM.

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05-05-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
Blobman001 Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 105 Posts: 949	GTX 480 is only 10% more powerfull than a HD 5870 and it produces double heat and takes double the power so no its not worth it

05-05-2010, 06:56 PM	#3
Gamesrock22 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 3 Posts: 198	get the 5970, i dont have it, but from other people experience, benchmarks, power/heat, get the 5970

05-05-2010, 06:58 PM	#4
ArBee Banned Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 35 Posts: 240	I was thinking to run it in X-Fire mode. But what is the most reliable model for that series?

05-05-2010, 07:19 PM	#9
Sincere It Is Guest Posts: n/a	You already have a 5870, you don't need anything more powerful.

05-05-2010, 07:23 PM	#11
dosbox Join Date: Mar 2005 Reputation: 2290 Posts: 9,108	You have a 5870 and you're considering a card that costs $100 more, requires 100W more under load, and only offers 10-15% more performance? I'd rather blow that cash on more games and wait for a bigger boost in performance/IQ.

05-05-2010, 07:43 PM	#12
NJuice Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 194 Posts: 1,780	If you want to spend money and if you already have a 5870, just get a second one and CFX them.

05-05-2010, 08:27 PM	#13
DOE_JOHN88 Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 132 Posts: 861	no, stay with your 5870.

05-05-2010, 08:53 PM	#14
kdawgmaster Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 150 Posts: 2,382	or get a 5970 and tri fire