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    Gtx 560m Vs Ati 6990m

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by helmetface, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. helmetface

    helmetface Notebook Consultant

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    GTX 560M 1.5GB GDDR5

    Radeon HD 6990M 2GB GDDR5


    I've come down to these last two options for my laptop..I know the 6990m is the new FOTM card, everyone loves it and its proving to be a great card..However it is another $245 over the 560m

    For those of you that have the 560m..do you wish you upgraded to the 6990m?(I understand it wasn't released when some of you had purchased your 560m's)

    How much 'better' is the 6990m, I know there are some amazing new cards coming out next year and obviously even better ones to come..but is getting the 6990m worth it now?

    This is all related to gaming.

    Thanks for Your Opinions
     
    helmetface, Aug 28, 2011
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Do I regret it? Well mostly I could not afford it but not really. Then again I plan on doing some crazy stuff with the new cards so this is good enough for now.

    It all depends on how long you expect the machine to stay relevant.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 28, 2011
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    Well the 6990 would leave the 560 in the dust, but if price is an issue or you don't expect to keep it more than 2 years then the 560 should do you fine. The 6990 is having some heat issues at the moment too.
     
    funky monk, Aug 28, 2011
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    helmetface Notebook Consultant

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    Ya I know the 6990 has its heating issues and unfortunately it's looking like the 204 heatsinks is having similar temps as the 203. Sporadically people are having issues with the heat it seems.

    I'm just curious if the 560m is going to have issues playing BF3 or GW2 for example. I've got a capable desktop, but when I'm out and wanting to pop online for a while I'd like to have a decent laptop to do so.

    Thanks
     
    helmetface, Aug 28, 2011
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    swimmer1918 Notebook Consultant

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    It'll probably still run BF3 on medium/high settings. It'll play guild wars 2 with ease. I went for the 6990M because I don't plan on ever upgrading my laptop so I need it too last as long as possible.
     
    swimmer1918, Aug 28, 2011
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  6. lazard

    lazard Notebook Deity

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    medium probably, but I highly doubt the 560M will be able to do a mix of med/high for BF3.
     
    lazard, Aug 28, 2011
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  7. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can't compare the 560M and a 6990M, they aren't even close to the same level. It's like bringing a BMW M3 to a Ferrari race.

    Also what laptop are you referring to? Alienware M17x R3?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    probably the p150hm, as the upgrade from a 560m to a 6990m is 245 on the clevo.
     
    aduy, Aug 29, 2011
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  9. helmetface

    helmetface Notebook Consultant

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    Nail on the head, probably going with the HM1 with an upgraded PSu to save a few bucks..but thanks for your replies.

    I'll probably shell out the extra money for the 6990m

    Blast!

    Hah
     
    helmetface, Aug 29, 2011
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