Topic: Buying a videocard. (Read 5007 times)
How cheap would you have to find a 5970 for it to be worth it to purchase vs multiple cheaper cards? I keep seeing people saying they can find them for 400 used, but I haven't had that kind of luck...
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
Skip the video card and buy Bitcoins.
its Already more profitable and become more meaningful with every week.
And just when I was getting my first rig
you GPU invested not wasted.
before GPU mining era was start, im use my AMD GPU in number of GPGPU appz to process images for example.
also number of [really-nice]3D-renderers with GPGPU support exist.
also GRID teams seriously consider adding OpenCL support and same about Linux guys -)
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
Skip the video card and buy Bitcoins.
its Already more profitable and become more meaningful with every week.
And just when I was getting my first rig
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
Skip the video card and buy Bitcoins.
its Already more profitable and become more meaningful with every week.
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
Skip the video card and buy Bitcoins.
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
buy 68xx instead of 5830."in short".
I think this question is going to be an ongoing subject, don't you guys think so -.-
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25% more frequency, 50% less shaders/processors==more power consumption and less performance in both OpenCL/OpenGL and Direct3D workload.
Worth pointing out: The 5830 uses like 40 watts more power than the 5850
Seriously? Why? That's so lame...
if you have a sempron, no games would run well, so the CPU would be a "bottleneck" Think a neck of the bottle, which limits the amount of fluid the goes through.
I find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
http://img.techpowerup.org/110520/Capture177.png
99.99$, GREAT price
RAGEEEEEEEI find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
http://img.techpowerup.org/110520/Capture177.png
99.99$, GREAT price
I just bought three of those for $30 more than I needed to!
I guess they'll be here two days earlier than if I had ordered them now though... 2 days of mining @ 800MH/s = 5.67 BTC = $36.87. So I guess I'm ok.
newegg are good with this kinda stuff... try contacting them
if you have a sempron, no games would run well, so the CPU would be a "bottleneck" Think a neck of the bottle, which limits the amount of fluid the goes through.
I find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
http://img.techpowerup.org/110520/Capture177.png
99.99$, GREAT price
RAGEEEEEEEI find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
http://img.techpowerup.org/110520/Capture177.png
99.99$, GREAT price
I just bought three of those for $30 more than I needed to!
I guess they'll be here two days earlier than if I had ordered them now though... 2 days of mining @ 800MH/s = 5.67 BTC = $36.87. So I guess I'm ok.
newegg are good with this kinda stuff... try contacting them
if you have a sempron, no games would run well, so the CPU would be a "bottleneck" Think a neck of the bottle, which limits the amount of fluid the goes through.
I find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
99.99$, GREAT price
RAGEEEEEEEI find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
99.99$, GREAT price
I just bought three of those for $30 more than I needed to!
I guess they'll be here two days earlier than if I had ordered them now though... 2 days of mining @ 800MH/s = 5.67 BTC = $36.87. So I guess I'm ok.
picked up 3 of those 5830s today w/ the promo code... jumping into the game super late 
if you have a sempron, no games would run well, so the CPU would be a "bottleneck" Think a neck of the bottle, which limits the amount of fluid the goes through.
I find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
99.99$, GREAT price
I find i5 2500K systems to be cheap for what they are
also
99.99$, GREAT price
What is bottlenecking? I hasn't planned the rest of the components yet. Please do give me suggestions I'm just asking about my overall decision to go that way
I'm just asking about my overall decision to go that way
And the CPU is? Bottlenecking is also a factor.
Hi, I'm totally new to Bitcoins and since my desktop is >6 yrs now I've been planning on getting a new rig now.
I think I agree with this, since I'm just getting into SC2. I'll be going for a gaming rig although still keeping in mind about mining.
So after plenty of reading other stuff with all the talk of BTC's collapse in mind I plan to get 2*5970 aftermarket since I have quite a tight budget. What do you guys think about my decision?
If you game etc, I find the 6950 1GB to be the best value, if only mining, it is hard to say.... 4* 5970 or 4* 6990 would be best on a single motherboard cost effective-wise... Used 5970 @ 400$ each would be phenomenal value. But with such high difficulty, idk if buying a rig only for mining is the smartest idea
I think I agree with this, since I'm just getting into SC2. I'll be going for a gaming rig although still keeping in mind about mining.
So after plenty of reading other stuff with all the talk of BTC's collapse in mind I plan to get 2*5970 aftermarket since I have quite a tight budget. What do you guys think about my decision?
Worth pointing out: The 5830 uses like 40 watts more power than the 5850
Seriously? Why? That's so lame... nster what video card would you recommend if I don't have a budget at all 
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
no budget = unlimited funds or 0 funds?
unlimited, the 6990 of course, 0 funds, whatever you have of course
If you game etc, I find the 6950 1GB to be the best value, if only mining, it is hard to say.... 4* 5970 or 4* 6990 would be best on a single motherboard cost effective-wise... Used 5970 @ 400$ each would be phenomenal value. But with such high difficulty, idk if buying a rig only for mining is the smartest idea
nster what video card would you recommend if I don't have a budget at all
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
no budget = unlimited funds or 0 funds?
unlimited, the 6990 of course, 0 funds, whatever you have of course
If you game etc, I find the 6950 1GB to be the best value, if only mining, it is hard to say.... 4* 5970 or 4* 6990 would be best on a single motherboard cost effective-wise... Used 5970 @ 400$ each would be phenomenal value. But with such high difficulty, idk if buying a rig only for mining is the smartest idea
That SAPPHIRE 100297L Radeon HD 5830
(The link to NewEgg, posted above)
does it have a Linux driver, specifically Ubuntu?
Thanks.
(The link to NewEgg, posted above)
does it have a Linux driver, specifically Ubuntu?
Thanks.
nster what video card would you recommend if I don't have a budget at all
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
Also thinking what card would be best if this goes bust, though I'm hoping it won't etc. ?
Definitely the 5830. By far the best value for that pricerange. I just picked up 3 of them myself, as all of the reasonably priced 5850's were backordered and 5870's are nearly non-existant at this point.
I agree, Get'em while they can be gotten. I wonder how much longer till you can't even get 5770's.
Definitely the 5830. By far the best value for that pricerange. I just picked up 3 of them myself, as all of the reasonably priced 5850's were backordered and 5870's are nearly non-existant at this point.
they seem to have a ~5%+ DOA rate, still worth it
I just bought a couple of those days back, and I think they have high rate of DOA.
Still testing...
Still testing...
I bought several of the 5850 version and every one is working great. No experience with the 5830.
I just bought a couple of those days back, and I think they have high rate of DOA.
Still testing...
Still testing...
you can get a 5830 at 110$ (when on sale)
5770 is your best bet though you may be able to run across a used 5830. I will be selling several 5770s next week for less than $100 USD equivalent in BTC, each shipped to USA. PM me if interested.
Edit: there you go, NewEgg previous post.
Edit: there you go, NewEgg previous post.
I'd like to spend no more than $110 or so on a video card.
What's the best card at that price range?
What's the best card at that price range?
Give me a budget and I'll tell you right away
Hello, I want to buy a videocard for playing games (my GeForce 8600 is quite outdated by now...)
So, what videocard has the best cost/benefit related to bitcoin mining and still can be used to play games occasionaly?
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison So, what videocard has the best cost/benefit related to bitcoin mining and still can be used to play games occasionaly?
Hello, I want to buy a videocard for playing games (my GeForce 8600 is quite outdated by now...)
So, what videocard has the best cost/benefit related to bitcoin mining and still can be used to play games occasionaly?
So, what videocard has the best cost/benefit related to bitcoin mining and still can be used to play games occasionaly?
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