Discussion Is this a good GPU?

[Habofro]

Is the GPU amd radeon HD 6850 is good? Do you know any other GPU that are better for lower price or same price?

http://community.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu/AMD+Radeon+HD+6850/review

Technical Details
 
    Chipset: Radeon HD6850; Engine Clock: 775 MHz; Video Memory: 1GB DDR5
    Memory Clock: 1000 MHz (4.0 Gbps); Memory Interface: 256-bit; Bus: PCI-Express 2.1 x16
    RAMDAC: 400 MHz; Stream Processors: 960; Max. Resolution: 2560 x 1600
    Connectors: Dual DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort; Thermal: Fansink
    Support Microsoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP; Support ATI CrossFireX Technology; Support ATI Stream Technology; Support ATI Eyefinity Technology; Support ATI PowerPlay Technology;

and would it work with this MotherBoard?
http://www.amazon.ca/Asus-US-M5A97-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336344145&sr=1-1


Thanks



Ill +rep for help

 

[Habofro]

Thx for help huh

 

[InfectHead]

Yeah, the motherboard will work with the card. As for the card itself, it's great for mid-level gaming and has a nice price.

 

[Habofro]

Yeah, the motherboard will work with the card. As for the card itself, it's great for mid-level gaming and has a nice price.

well if i add 70$, i could get the GeForce GTX 480, witch is DAMN GOOD

 

[IRageQuitHard]

well if i add 70$, i could get the GeForce GTX 480, witch is DAMN GOOD

Just keep in mind that you may have some issues if you're planning to SLI, since this card gets hot based on my research on this card.

 

[Habofro]

Just keep in mind that you may have some issues if you're planning to SLI, since this card gets hot based on my research on this card.

From what i readed, to do SLI you need 2+ card? Well the only thing ill change on my computer will be do a little bit of overclocking with my CPU, nothing more!

 

[InfectHead]

From what i readed, to do SLI you need 2+ card? Well the only thing ill change on my computer will be do a little bit of overclocking with my CPU, nothing more!

Just a word of warning though, if you do plan on getting that motherboard and the GTX 480, you won't be able to SLI as the motherboard only supports CrossfireX. And yes, SLI (NVIDIA) and CrossfireX (AMD) can hold up to 4 cards.