top spec gaming pc?

[Phill1978]

I'm just watching the 5870 do everything the GTX295 does and better in some cases, for £300.

Jeeeeeuss....

its a stonking card.

im coming round to the idea of tri-screen gaming at beyond HD resolution

 

[Maxx]

I would go for a console. I have a pc and a ps3 connected upto my 37'' lcd tv and barely play pc games anymore. Pc's good for the usual surfing, burning dvd's and emulators but I don't see the point spending more money on upgrading it for games when they usually come out on consoles these days anyway (unless you like WOW etc)

 

[Phill1978]

i think in this thread at least consoles are getting a bit of a bashing.

i like both and have the ability to pick and choose what i play. i guess im lucky, most people can only afford a wii , seriously though being in a western country with a decent wage means I can buy any game when i want for my pc x 2 (soon to be 3 with the new ££££ gaming rig),ps2,ps3,xbox,xbox360, DS i also have the option to play in surround sound on a hi-fi cinema setup at 22" / 37" or 84" all full HD 1080p via DVI or HDMI.


but in the end i like consoles for pick up and play with mates and i like pc for getting imersed on my own with some really clean graphics that you know not many are actually seeing or experiencing.


what im trying to say is, i can do both and dont feel the need to take a side on which i choose they each have there own merits

 

[Munson]

Although, playing shooters with dildos still sux0rz.

 

[Darren S]

I'm just watching the 5870 do everything the GTX295 does and better in some cases, for £300.

Jeeeeeuss....

Anywhere have the 5870's for sale yet?

D.

 

[Phill1978]

^ seems to be places that sell but have no stock ATM

perhaps this is quite amusing as ATI have a head start on DX11 yet knowbody can get the cards.

nvidia dx11 card will be out soon

 

[Darren S]

^ seems to be places that sell but have no stock ATM

perhaps this is quite amusing as ATI have a head start on DX11 yet knowbody can get the cards.

nvidia dx11 card will be out soon

I'd be concerned with the stock heat actually. My 4870 simply couldn't cope with the stock cooler - 80C when simply sat on the desktop. I guess the 5870's will need a decent cooling solution.

D.

 

[Phill1978]

I'd be concerned with the stock heat actually. My 4870 simply couldn't cope with the stock cooler - 80C when simply sat on the desktop. I guess the 5870's will need a decent cooling solution.

D.

doesnt it have a special encloded case with fan and twin exhaust ?

 

[Mike_182]

The 5870 seems to peak at 80 degrees when being thrashed...

 

[Cookie]

That's a touch warm is it not?

X2 version of the card might just melt through the case