[MonsterMiata]

Re: Which ATI 6870

The suggestions above are good. I have to admit that I am quite biased myself towards Sapphire as well. Very good cards but i wouldn't hesitate to try any one of Tyree's suggestions either.

A 6870 would be a good compliment for the build you listed.

 

[MonsterMiata]

Re: Which ATI 6870

I must say I did take the XFX into consideration. It's 20,- pounds less however I need to know whether there are any significant differences between this one and Saphire. Somehow I still wish to remain loyal to Saphire.

My current Saphire Rad 9600 XT has been running for almost 6 years now and I haven't been taking good care of it (loads of dust, etc.)

I have owned a 4770 in the past from XFX. Despite the fact it shipped with a bios that made the fan act funny their support was very quick to remedy the situation by sending me a new bios via email the very next day after describing the issue to them.

After that the card was wonderful to me and is still being used 2 years later with no issues. Fan was a little loud but most reference cards are.

 

[MonsterMiata]

Re: Which ATI 6870

I use the driver only as I find that CCC complete package likes to take to much control and makes things worse.

Im the same way. I prefer to use the driver only. CCC just has too many bugs.