New GFX Card Suggestions

NeonLight · 08-03-2011, 11:41 PM

Well since I started streaming a bit I noticed my driver has been crashing quite frequently but recovers instantly after. I currently run a Nvidia GTX 280. Here are my current specs:

Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
6 GB DDR-2 (I believe) Ram
Some 700w psu

I'm looking for a replacement that would work well with this set up as I know the 280 is pretty old now. I'd really like a price from $200-300 but really recommend anything.

Thanks in advance

Edit: Currently looking at a Nvidia 560 TI but it seems to have the same driver issues. Might be looking at a full new mobo ect for a better build

Gwarsbane · 08-04-2011, 04:19 AM

If you don't mind ATI you could look at an HD 6870 or 6950 for 180 to 250 bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0%20-%20%24300

I've had HIS, Powercolor, Diamond and all of them have been pretty good for me.

I've got a HD 5770 and love it.

If you don't mind going upto around $320 you could get an HD 6970
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...on%20HD%206970

And if you get one with Dirt 3, and if you don't like racing games, you could always, oh I don't know, send the code off to someone who helped you pick a nice video card.

**Elmo** · 08-04-2011, 07:45 AM

560Ti has been good to myself and 3 other mates so far.

oTTo · 08-04-2011, 11:58 AM

I have GTX 275 sometimes happening to me neon while playing FF. I got this problem only FF and Lineage 2.

SomeOldGuy · 08-04-2011, 01:09 PM

Here is a recent (Jul 5 2011) list of recommendations by price range from Tom's:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...card,2964.html

and here are another opinion:

http://www.hardware-revolution.com/b...ard-july-2011/

You'll want to make sure to check the power requirements for whatever you're interested in.

Innoc · 08-04-2011, 02:07 PM

+1 SOGs comment about power requirements. Having plenty of headroom there is always a good thing!

NeonLight · 08-04-2011, 04:18 PM

Awesome thanks guys I'll take these into consideration!

Pixel · 08-05-2011, 12:33 AM

I had the fan go out on a HIS card and kill my card

**Dexter** · 08-05-2011, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoNL

Well since I started streaming a bit I noticed my driver has been crashing quite frequently but recovers instantly after. I currently run a Nvidia GTX 280. Here are my current specs:

Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
6 GB DDR-2 (I believe) Ram
Some 700w psu

I'm looking for a replacement that would work well with this set up as I know the 280 is pretty old now. I'd really like a price from $200-300 but really recommend anything.

Thanks in advance

Edit: Currently looking at a Nvidia 560 TI but it seems to have the same driver issues. Might be looking at a full new mobo ect for a better build

hmm, I have had the same issue for some time now. Only older games will do it, games that do stress the card dont do it. its not overheating too. gtx 470 tho, its quite frustrating to the point i was willing to give ATI annnotther try ..

08-03-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
NeonLight NeoNL Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston, Mass Class/Position: Soldier, Medic Gametype: AvD Affiliations: +M\|M+ -RS Posts Rated Helpful 170 Times	New GFX Card Suggestions Well since I started streaming a bit I noticed my driver has been crashing quite frequently but recovers instantly after. I currently run a Nvidia GTX 280. Here are my current specs: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz 6 GB DDR-2 (I believe) Ram Some 700w psu I'm looking for a replacement that would work well with this set up as I know the 280 is pretty old now. I'd really like a price from $200-300 but really recommend anything. Thanks in advance Edit: Currently looking at a Nvidia 560 TI but it seems to have the same driver issues. Might be looking at a full new mobo ect for a better build __________________ Stream(720p 60FPS) Recover Montage Fidd_l SpiderX Zutalors_B2 Quark_Classic DM2_MGE NeoN's Config Emporium Last edited by NeonLight; 08-04-2011 at 01:52 AM.

08-04-2011, 04:19 AM	#2
Gwarsbane Slayer of humans D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mostly on earth though in some alt dimensions Class/Position: I'm an Offensive Defensive person Gametype: Fortress Forever Affiliations: I'm a merc, only thing that talks is money Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	If you don't mind ATI you could look at an HD 6870 or 6950 for 180 to 250 bucks. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0%20-%20%24300 I've had HIS, Powercolor, Diamond and all of them have been pretty good for me. I've got a HD 5770 and love it. If you don't mind going upto around $320 you could get an HD 6970 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...on%20HD%206970 And if you get one with Dirt 3, and if you don't like racing games, you could always, oh I don't know, send the code off to someone who helped you pick a nice video card. Last edited by Gwarsbane; 08-04-2011 at 04:23 AM.

08-04-2011, 07:45 AM	#3
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	560Ti has been good to myself and 3 other mates so far. __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-04-2011, 11:58 AM	#4
oTTo Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I have GTX 275 sometimes happening to me neon while playing FF. I got this problem only FF and Lineage 2. __________________

08-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#6
Innoc Hitman 2 1 Actual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Oscar Mike" Gametype: FPS or RTS (just say NO to MMO) Affiliations: Your Mom Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	+1 SOGs comment about power requirements. Having plenty of headroom there is always a good thing! __________________ Mooga on Obama: He can cut taxes. Actually do something useful. Punch Nancy Pelosi in the face. Just to name a few. You eventually run out of other people's money to spend.

08-04-2011, 01:09 PM	#5
SomeOldGuy older than dirt Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just east of the jug handle Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Here is a recent (Jul 5 2011) list of recommendations by price range from Tom's: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...card,2964.html and here are another opinion: http://www.hardware-revolution.com/b...ard-july-2011/ You'll want to make sure to check the power requirements for whatever you're interested in.

08-04-2011, 04:18 PM	#7
NeonLight NeoNL Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston, Mass Class/Position: Soldier, Medic Gametype: AvD Affiliations: +M\|M+ -RS Posts Rated Helpful 170 Times	Awesome thanks guys I'll take these into consideration! __________________ Stream(720p 60FPS) Recover Montage Fidd_l SpiderX Zutalors_B2 Quark_Classic DM2_MGE NeoN's Config Emporium

08-05-2011, 12:33 AM	#8
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	I had the fan go out on a HIS card and kill my card

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