Bf3 Graphics Comparisons

Post by **Trig** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:15 am

Also a bit in here about ATi issues in crossfire mode for those running more than one card...

<a href="http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/battlefie ... 32308.html" target="_blank">http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/battlefie ... 08.html</a>

Worth a read

Post by **madman045** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:11 pm

So what to go for, Sapphire 6950 @ Â£200 or the Sapphire 6970 @ Â£288

I know the 7 series is due out Q1 next year, but that could be towards the end of Q1

Post by **Trig** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:45 pm

6870 here works fine

Post by **Hammer** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:05 pm

6870 Crossfire here, just

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Post by **Vomit** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:39 pm

i got a 6950

But i have unlocked the shaders to 6970 and overclocked it a bit (880mhz core and 1325mhz memory)
6970 deafault clocks are 880mhz core and 1375 on the memory.
to go higher i have to use saphire trixx to increase the volts and that seems to cause bf3 to crash out.

shader count for the 9650 is 1408 and 1536 for the 6970

its easy enough to unlock them, plenty of advice on the net, but if you buy one with the intention of
unlocking it be aware that some will not unlock not matter what has been done to them.

Post by **madman045** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:20 pm

Hmm i think the 6970 is the way to go, being a one off purchase for quite some time

Post by **Vomit** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:54 pm

yup graphics cards are expensive and only a once in while upgrade.

I think you have chosen wisely

Post by **Dangerous Bob** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:49 am

And probably the best reason to stay with PCs rather than Consoles IMHO

Post by **Hammer** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:26 pm

A really good read here on GFX cards with BF3 at <a href="http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/ ... q_review/1" target="_blank">Hardocp</a>