Present scenario: I've gifted my QX9650, 790i FTW and GTX 285 to my wife. I've already placed an order for a Gigabyte UD-7 and i7 930. Presently I have a Corsair HX1000 and a complete triple rad w/c loop. I'm planning to get my system online by mid April(going to get some cash flow then).
Now I'm well placed regarding power and heat. Should I plan for a 480 considering the price diff with a 5870 is around 70 dollars or so? I'll most probs be getting a water block for the card, whichever I get (why waste my loop?). Edit: Forgot to mention, I'll probably have a entry level nVidia card extra for PhysX.
Of course, if there are drastic price changes around the time I make my purchase, my question becomes redundant .
P.S. I know there's time yet for the purchase, but I can't stop trying to plan ahead! If only nVidia had made the decision easier...
Now I'm well placed regarding power and heat. Should I plan for a 480 considering the price diff with a 5870 is around 70 dollars or so? I'll most probs be getting a water block for the card, whichever I get (why waste my loop?). Edit: Forgot to mention, I'll probably have a entry level nVidia card extra for PhysX.
Of course, if there are drastic price changes around the time I make my purchase, my question becomes redundant .
P.S. I know there's time yet for the purchase, but I can't stop trying to plan ahead! If only nVidia had made the decision easier...