8800 gtx sli or 285 gtx OC

So I just ordered parts to build my new rig, but since I prefer consolegaming I don't want to spend to much money on a gfxcard. so I thought I'd look for a 2ndhand card. So now I can get a 285 gtx OC for 70 euros or 2 8800 gtx's for 50 euros each. I could also get 2 8800 ultras for 130 euros but I don't know if there would be that much difference with the gtx. I could also get a 4890 or a 4850x2 for 90 euros. have no clue wich card could give me more bang for my buck. I haven't built a pc or followed hardware developments since 2007 when I had the 8800 gts. So could you guys help me out a bit ?

I would try to get yourself something just a little newer. You can get like a 6870 for only £124 from overclockers.co.uk, or even a 5830 maybe would last you longer than the cards you are looking at.

Here is a 460 for only £120, only £30 more than you were going to spend, and this GPU will still last a while and play DX11 games. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-092-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1830

would the 460 outperform the 8800ultra sli ? or the MSI 285 OC ?

It looks like such a small card :P in my head bigger is better :D

would the 460 outperform the 8800ultra sli ? or the MSI 285 OC ?

It looks like such a small card :P in my head bigger is better :D

gangstarapper

The 460 obliterates the 8800 Sli, but slightly beats out the OC'd 285. With some overclocking, it'll surpass the OC'd 285 by quite a bit. Not to mention it's quie a bit newer.

It's worth shooting for a GTX 560/HD 6950 if you can, they're both excellent deals at the moment.

I would try to get yourself something just a little newer. You can get like a 6870 for only £124 from overclockers.co.uk, or even a 5830 maybe would last you longer than the cards you are looking at.

V4LENT1NE

I'll just look for 2 of those 5830 cards then.

Thx guys. 2bad though those 8800 gtx's and that 285 are more aesthetically-pleasing :p

I'll just look for 2 of those 5830 cards then.

Thx guys. 2bad though those 8800 gtx's and that 285 are more aesthetically-pleasing :p

gangstarapper

I'll just look for 2 of those 5830 cards then.

Thx guys. 2bad though those 8800 gtx's and that 285 are more aesthetically-pleasing :p

gangstarapper

Avoid the 5830. Get the 5850 instead.

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I'll just look for 2 of those 5830 cards then.

Thx guys. 2bad though those 8800 gtx's and that 285 are more aesthetically-pleasing :p

wis3boi

An ancient artifact that can still run most newer games at medium to high settings. Truly amazing cards.