GPU - Max 9k - Future Proof - Crossfire Support

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robotsmani

Journeyman
I want to buy a GPU. Max budget is 9k and it should be future proof and support for crossfire in future also require 3d support in future. It should support my current mobo and CPU.

Usage: Casual Gaming, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Watching HD and Blue ray movies etc..

Here is my current config
CPU - Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz - 6420
MB - Asus P5B - VM
RAM - Kingston 2x1GB 677MHz
PSU - Corsair GS600 - 4000k
Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 430 Black
Monitor - ASUS PA238Q 23" IPS
HDD - Seagate 1TB + 500GB
DVD RW - Sony 24X
KB+Mouse -Microsoft wireless

After one i have a plan to upgrade the CPU+MOBO and adding one more GPU for 3d support.

Please suggest me a good GPU

[MSI Cyclone HD6850 is in my mind currently]

Thanks,
Mani
 
mithun_mrg

mithun_mrg

Cyborg Agent
robotsmani said:
For watching 3D movies. For this the 3D cards required. right? i am totally noob in this...
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for watching 3d movies a high end card is not required here is the list
3D Vision System Requirements

u need a supported Geforce GPU a 210 or 520 will do a compatible software like cyberlink power dvd with 3d support and of course the 3d monitor i.e of 120Hz refresh rate & the 3d vision glasses also windows7
 
RCuber

RCuber

The Mighty Unkel!!!
Staff member
mithun_mrg said:
for watching 3d movies a high end card is not required here is the list
3D Vision System Requirements

u need a supported Geforce GPU a 210 or 520 will do a compatible software like cyberlink power dvd with 3d support and of course the 3d monitor i.e of 120Hz refresh rate & the 3d vision glasses also windows7
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Does AMD have any solution for the same?
 
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robotsmani

Journeyman
One silly question...If i buy the HD6850 now and in the future i will buy the GT 210. Can it work together?

Is it really require the 6850 for casual gaming. i said this card because lot of guys suggesting it. Can i go lesser budget card, if yes what is best in 5k range?
 
saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
Around 5k HD 6670 1GB DDR3 is the best option. Its available for 5.2k only.

But for your work you better go with HD 6850 or NVIDIA counter part like GTX-460 for the same price.
 
ashis_lakra

ashis_lakra

Gaming Unlimited
Go for Nvidia cards if you're more concerned for Video editing / Photo editing as they provide better quality output and has features like PHYSX /CUDA support.

If you want to game, go for AMD cards.
 
topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
^^ AMD gfx cards also have support better photo / video quality and Nvidia and AMD both have some good gaming cards ;-)
 
mithun_mrg

mithun_mrg

Cyborg Agent
Charan said:
Does AMD have any solution for the same?
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yes Amd hd3d a crappy version outsourced to 3rd party i.e u need to purchase additional middleware in addition to the gpu & 3d hardware u can find more info here
AMD HD3D Technology

robotsmani said:
One silly question...If i buy the HD6850 now and in the future i will buy the GT 210. Can it work together?
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as a physx card with some special drivers but for a physx card at least a 9600/9800 is recommended by nvidia
 
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rajnusker

Sage of the Six Paths
@OP 6850 Cyclone is probably the best you can get at that price range. Don't be surprised with the crappy AMD drivers. I had to pull my rig apart to find stable drivers. :/ nVIDIA is much better at this, better drivers, PhysX, CUDA, etc. You can get the MSI 460GTX Cyclone alternatively if its still on sale.
 
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robotsmani

Journeyman
OK...
Here is the strategy

1) Currently i need a GPU to watch HD movies, play casual games, Video/photo editing
2) My current motherboard have one PCIe port so no SLI/Crossfire as of now
3) Within one year i will buy a 3D TV. For this i want to watch 3D movies using my PC
4) In that time, if i got into the Games then i will upgrade my mobo, procy and add another GPU if required

Limitation
After buying the 3D tv i want to upgrade only the mobo and procy not the GPU
I can add another GPU if required, and SLI/Crossfire it

Suggest me in following cards
3D is must

AMD/ATI
Low price max 3k
Mid price max 6k
High Price mak 9k

Nvidia
Low price max 3k
Mid price max 6k
High Price mak 9k

I am not buying the GPU for this month as the dollar value is increased. will buy next month when the Dollar value reduces.

Thanks,
Mani
 
Cilus

Cilus

laborare est orare
If you're planning to buy a 3D TV and not gonna use 3D Monitor then AMD is the best choice here at any range. My pick is HD 6850.
Reasons are:-

1. HD 6850 performs better than any Nvidia offering at the same price range. It gaming performance slightly exceeds the GTX 460 1 GB version.

2. It is very cool card and has less power consumption than its Nvdia counterparts. So can be overclocked in a higher degree.

3. In 3D TV, both Nvidia 400 series and AMD 6000 series support 3D playback and gaming. It is in the 3D Monitor section where Nvidia is way ahead of AMD.

So with an AMD card, you'll be getting best gaming performance for money and 3D playback support too. Toms Hardware has tested the AMD 3rd party driver performance for 3D movie and game playback when they were launched for the 1st time and they result was satisfactory. Now the Drivers are more mature and I don't think there will be much of a problem with 3D playback regarding drivers.
 
topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
^^ completely agreed with the points mentioned by Cilus ;-)

rajnusker said:
@OP 6850 Cyclone is probably the best you can get at that price range. Don't be surprised with the crappy AMD drivers. I had to pull my rig apart to find stable drivers. :/ nVIDIA is much better at this, better drivers, PhysX, CUDA, etc. You can get the MSI 460GTX Cyclone alternatively if its still on sale.
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I think AMD drivers are just fine ;-)
 
topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
^^ just get a HD6670 1GB GDDr5 - should be around ~5.5k and it's worth the extra money you pay for it in the long run ;-)
 
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