GPU Upgrade.... and New CPU Cooler Suggestions?

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  1. Gilgamesh

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    So.... Currently running Two of the ATI 4870s 1gb ram. Was planning on upgrading to 6950 and then memory flash it to 6970. Thoughts?

    CPU cooler im looking at is Antec Kuhler 920. Vs my old Vigor Monsoon III which has one of the fans not working anymoar.
     
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  2. EniGmA1987

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    7000 series is due out in less than 3 months last I heard. Might as well wait since no games will be out that require anything more than what you currently have
     
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    exact what i was gonna say enigma !!!

    that would be my advice as well ... no need for an upgrade as of yet
     
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    I was leaning towards the 6950.. I probably might invest into the 7000 series only if it isn't expensive =(

    Probably for BF3, Diablo 3, SKyrim and the likes
     
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    Very creative on Antec's part.

    /sarcasm

    Well, the other benefit of waiting is that the 69xx series cards will drop in price. But I hate waiting so I say go for it.
     
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    Or you could get a new mobo and nvidia card(s) :)
     
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    ;o mymobo i think is compataible with nvidia cards .. Asus p6t deluxe ;o and yea i think i might go with the Noctua NH-D14 and most likely the 6950... and get a second card later when price drops
     
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    Does that mean nVidia will follow AMD's tail as usual and release Kepler a few months after the 7k series? :bashful:
     
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    Kepler is not even going to start production till next year.
     
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