is hd6950 or 560ti overkill for 1600x900???

so, i'm gonna start building a computer soon, and i am wondering if i should buy those cards or just buy something cheaper like 6870?? games i'm gonna play are shogun, bc3, mw3, mass effect 3, skyrim, etc..

1600x900 is kinda small.

1600x900 is kinda small.

GummiRaccoon

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1600x900 is kinda small.

-GeordiLaForge-

6950 or 560Ti is underkill, you need much more.

wow..the opinions seem to be divided.. i dont think i will spend more than 6950 or 560, but if i can spend less but still maxing out those games then i would prefer going that route.. anyone here already using 1600x900 resolution??

Depends on your budget. The 6870 probably makes the most sense from a performance-per-dollar standpoint (only a handful of games will benefit from a higher-power card at at that res), but you're obviously getting a little more future-proof card with a 6950/560 Ti. If you can swing the higher cost without sacrificing quality elsewhere I'd say go with the more powerful card, but otherwise I think most people would be happier with the 6870 and an all-around better rig.

hmm..okay, thanks guys for the replies.. one last question, will my resolution benefit from 2gb 6950 (future-proof wise)?? or should i just get the 1gb version?

anyone here already using 1600x900 resolution??

redwarrior191

hmm..okay, thanks guys for the replies.. one last question, will my resolution benefit from 2gb 6950 (future-proof wise)?? or should i just get the 1gb version?

redwarrior191

hmm..okay, thanks guys for the replies.. one last question, will my resolution benefit from 2gb 6950 (future-proof wise)?? or should i just get the 1gb version?

redwarrior191

andGTR* the 560ti and 6950 are the sweet spot of the graphics card industry the perfect price to performance ratio they can handle any game on the market and future ones to boot at medium to high settings

FreakyDeacky2

WOW, I was being sarcastic... if TC wanted, he/she could get a GTX590 or 6990 and not have it overkill.