Confusion with graphics!

[Skud]

Depends at which settings you would like to play. 5 year later, it may rock at lowest setting unlike today.

In other words, you simply can't predict like that.

 

[d6bmg]

So GX 550 will be sufficient for HD6950 2gb. But i want to know the HD6950 2gb

Just to be on the safe side, No.

would last uptill 4~5yrs or not?

It wouldn't. For example think about the cards available in the market 4-5 years ago.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

Actually depends upon usage also.

If light gaming and browsing is only use then HD 6950 will be sufficient for a time till it dies on you.

If Mid-High Level gaming is requirement then NO.

 

[Cilus]

I think they still can play current games with lower settings. For example cards like GTX 260 or GTX 285 can still play all the current games with good details enabled. Obviously for demanding games, you've to lower the details for fluent game play.
So going with HD 6950 2 GB version is a wise decesion. Most of the current games don't use more than 1 GB Video memory at 1920X1080 or Full HD resolution. But it is noticed that Battlefield 3, the upcoming title is using more than 1GB VRam. So 2GB version is futureproof and I think you can go with for 2 Years without any issues and even after then you can play all the games with lowered details.

 

[Siddharth_1]

I have no problems running the games on the lowest graphic settings. So, at least it can last 4 yrs, which would be fine for me.

Thanks guys for help.

 

[Cilus]

Get the HD 6950 2 GB MSI Twin Frozr III/OC version @ 15.6K. Local price may be little lower.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

+1 to Cilus. Thats a very Good Card and has a great cooler

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

i will suggest this -
TheITWares - One Stop for all Gizmos!SAPPHIRE 100312-3SR Radeon HD 6950 Dirt3 Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

the cooler is as effective as msi one -
(Power, Heat, And Noise : The Radeon HD 6950 Sweet Spot: Five 1 GB Cards Rounded-Up)
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and is quieter. (personal experience)
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moreover it has added advantage of dual bios switch and free dirt 3 game
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