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Graphics card dilemma - HD6790/GTX 460 or HD 6670

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/graphics-card-dilemma-hd6790-gtx-460-or-hd-6670.141551/

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donutshop Original post #1
May 31, 2011 at 3:06 AM
Well, so i want to buy a new graphics card. My budget is around 8k. I have narrowed down my search to -

HD 6790
GTX 460

or

HD 6670, which is around 5.5k

my system specs are-

Intel DG965RY mobo
Intel C2D E6320 @3.7GHz
Dell SX2210 monitor
2GB Transcend RAM 667
Seagate 250 GB HDD
Local dubba PSU

I'll be upgrading my mobo+CPU+RAM in recent future.

These are my expectations from a GFX card-
1. Be able to play World of warcraft @ around 45-50 FPS with High Settings @ 1920x1080
2. Be able to play newly released games @ around 40-45 FPS with moderate to maxed out setting @ 1920x1080

I am a casual gamer and 40-50 FPS is just fine. Considering this, can I go for HD6670 or stick to HD6790/GTX 460? Please also suggest a decent PSU around 2k.
topgear
topgear #2
May 31, 2011 at 6:56 AM
get Sapphire HD6790 1GB GDDR5 @ 8k and FSP Saga II 500W PSU @ ~2.2k
vaibhav23
vaibhav23 #3
May 31, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Is the 6790 available online?
Skud
Skud #4
May 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Yeah. Check Lynx India.
Cilus
Cilus #5
May 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM
One thing, not all the current games in 1920X1080 resolution with high setting will give you 40-45 FPS with HD 6790. If you can increase your budget a little then opt for HD 6850 @ 9.5K. It is the best vfm card within 10K.
desiibond
desiibond #6
May 31, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Agree with Cilus. HD6850 is much better card than HD6790 and it is costs only 2k more.
Skud
Skud #7
May 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Provided OP is ready to spend more.
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donutshop #8
Jun 1, 2011 at 1:59 AM
My initial budget was 5k. I almost bought a HD6670.

So i already have stretched my budget by 3k LOL. HD6850 is out of the window. I guess i'll settle for HD6790, FSP Saga II and not eat anything for lunch over a month or two to cover the extra cost. :O

Thanks everyone :D

One last question about PSU -

Shall I go for Corsair CX430/FSP Saga II 500 or Seasonic 400W? Is Seasonic supposed to better that FSP/Corsair?
topgear
topgear #9
Jun 1, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Don't get CX430 - it's better to get the FSp model I've suggested and yep, FSP is a reliable brand ;-)
Skud
Skud #10
Jun 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Among 3, get FSP.
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donutshop #11
Jun 1, 2011 at 11:56 PM
@topgear and Skud

That answers it, then. tyvm
Skud
Skud #12
Jun 2, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Our pleasure. So its a 6790 + FSP Saga II 500, eh???
vickybat
vickybat #13
Jun 2, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Check out the gtx 460 768mb. It retails for 8.4k and is a better choice than 6790.