Galaxy 2GB GTX 560 vs Sapphire 1GB HD 6870

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Hey guys!

So I'm building a new rig, got about $150 to spend on the GPU.

I will be OC'ing and CF'ing or SLIing these cards at a point in time, perhaps around Christmas.

The rest of my potential build is here, if needed: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nIxb

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= <-----  (6870) $149 after rebates.

 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162085&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= <----- (Galaxy 560) $156 after rebates

Anything else you need to know from me, ask. 

Thanks.

 

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A 560 is faster IMO, plus it comes with 2gbs of ram. Note, though, that it doesn't have a full HDMI port. And some people give it bad reviews. You'll also be looking at a rather small oc IMO, as Fermi cards run hot, even with those fans. 

You should consider bumping up to a $200 budget, for which you'd be able to buy a 7850 2GB. It's way faster and power efficient than those two. It also runs cooler, so a decent oc is easy.

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Actually, i believe the 6870 is faster, in general (though not by much). It does have less memory, but i have that exact 6870, and i dont think ive encountered a framebuffer cap yet. Also, i can attest to the fact that the sapphire card is damn near silent and cold as ice under load. Some coil whine at ridiculous framerates, but its not a problem. Though id have to agree with your idea of getting a 7850. Ive heard those things are OCing powerhouses. 860/4800 stock clocks, going all the way up to about 1275/5800.