6990 vs GTX 590

[T}{OR]

6990 has mind blowing performance, but you will need to spend extra cash for a proper cooler or a water cooling solution. With 590 you get what you pay for - a decent cooler, much lower consumption and a quiet(er) card. Not mentioning the length.

This makes 6990 a FAIL in my mind. I expected more from AMD.

[Zoom2136]

Originally Posted by T}{OR

6990 has mind blowing performance, but you will need to spend extra cash for a proper cooler or a water cooling solution. With 590 you get what you pay for - a decent cooler, much lower consumption and a quiet(er) card. Not mentioning the length.

This makes 6990 a FAIL in my mind. I expected more from AMD.

I play with a headset on, so I could care less the noise that thing makes... cool hit with a IO540 lycoming blowing on it for all I care...

I like AMD's eyefinity... so this makes it a WIN for me.

It all comes down to your personnal preference.

[T}{OR]

590 is capable of running 3 monitors on its own.

If you read more amongst various reviews you will see that both cards either blew up or overheated when pushed to their limits. Single card with single GPU FTW IMO: no driver problems, no micro stuttering problems, no heat dissipation / cooling problems, no excessive power needed...

[JG52Krupi]

I would suggest looking into a 5970 as a cheaper alternative, its rather large but an impressive piece if equipment.

I have to say it's good to hear that amd can still produce a card to challenge nvidia I was a bit worried when they mothballed ati and brought out the 6750 that was virtually the same as the 5750!!!

Originally Posted by T}{OR

Single card with single GPU FTW

+ 1