One of my Radeon HD 4870 are on its last leg...need a replacement.

[syn3rgetic]

I'm just wondering, should I get a new video card? (HD 6870, GTX 460) or should I just torture my video card until it REALLY fries and get a new system entirely. I'm still on the C2Q generation. I know that if I get a topish end GPU now, I can always pop it into my next system. Should I sell the working one and get a new vidcard to replace them both, or should just wait it out? Current specs are below:

Q8300 @ 3.2GHz
P5N-D
4GB DDR2-PC6400
HD 4870 512 CF

[equalizr]

The 6850/70 are great performers and if you Xfire the, you get almost double the performance (most games get at least 80%) You can find the 50's for $190. Best bang for your buck at the moment

[syn3rgetic]

I cheaped out and got a GTX460. but with the cash I saved, I also got an SSD. Really snappy now, the computer.

[01s0uljah]

What brand is it?

Some brands offer lifetime warranty...

[icetink]

I'd say use it as much as you can. Sandy Bridge (new Intel processors) is just around the corner, which should be quite a large upgrade from your Q8300. Nvidia just released the GTX 580 and soon enough AMD will release Cayman XT. There's a lot of competition within the next two to three months; prices are bound to drop.

[cisland]

I'm in somewhat similar situation. Q9550 @3.4G with 4870 1G. screen flick a lot even in 2D. light 3D game with "default GPU/memory clock" with 100% fan still crash. GTX 580 can be found for $540 shipped. Will wait for Cayman XT come out then decide what to do.

[syn3rgetic]

Well I only paid $330 for a 1GB GTX 460 AND a SSD. So i tihnk its a viable upgrade to hold me over till sandy bridge