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Topic: Getting a HD 6870 (Read 732 times)

newbie
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April 02, 2013, 04:58:01 PM
#6
I found this 6950 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181111598959?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 which looks alright. Was thinking about getting it instead.
newbie
Activity: 49
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April 02, 2013, 04:11:44 PM
#5
I have two 6870 and they both do +/- 300 MH/s on a 950 Mhz core clock.
Try to find one or two 5870, they do +/- 430 MH/s if you overclock them.
I run two VaporX 5870 on 930 Mhz.
newbie
Activity: 34
Merit: 0
April 02, 2013, 02:46:57 PM
#4
I looked at that list earlier. I chose the 6870 because it was readily available from ebuyer for £100 and I couldn't find a 5850 new.
I'll take a look on ebay for some used ones, thanks.
member
Activity: 66
Merit: 10
April 02, 2013, 02:33:28 PM
#3
You should take a look at the ATI videocards on this list.
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison

I would recommend a 5850 or a 6950
You might be able to find some used ones for about 100 to 150$

Nvidia makes great videocards for videogames, autocad but not for bitcoin mining due to having far less shader cores.
full member
Activity: 347
Merit: 100
April 02, 2013, 02:19:35 PM
#2
Get a HD 6870!
newbie
Activity: 34
Merit: 0
April 02, 2013, 02:13:46 PM
#1
I'm currently trying to mine with an Nvida GTX460 but it's got a low hash rate.

I was thinking of buying a new HD 6870, but I wasn't sure if it's worth the investment. Anyone have any advice on this?
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