9800's SLI or gtx 275?

[woltej1]

Would two 9800 GTX+ in SLI be better than one GTX 275 or are 9800's too old to compete anymore.

 

[Yami]

I would get neither, as they're both more expensive right now than the ATi equivalent. For the price of a GTX275 you can get am HD5850, which is a great deal faster (they prices are similar in the UK - might not be elsewhere).

 

[Slaymate]

The 5850 Yami advised would be your best choice.

 

[dirkpitt45]

+1 to the 5850. XFX is a good brand, usually cheap and double lifetime warranty.

 

[baron5]

It looks as though the 9800gtx+ sli would be a bit better. But as they said the 5xxx series is the only series atm.

 

[woltej1]

isn't nvidia better as far as overclocking. I've heard that they can be pushed further easier and safer than ATI from the factory.

 

[dirkpitt45]

Hmm don't think so, pretty sure Nvidia cards; even gt200 series, run hotter then ATI's 5xxx.

 

[S0ULphIRE]

Both have their pros and cons, but right now the 5850 is a better choice (DX11, will be supported longer, etc)

 

[Baez]

The 5850 runs cooler than the 275 as well. If you really want nVidia, go for the 275.