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You're always going to get different recommendations here when talking about graphics cards. Some will say ATI, and others will say NVidia.
In cases like this, we need to look further at your system specs, in particular the chipset used by your motherboard. If it is NVidia based, then I would go with NVidia. For an AMD based motherboard, use ATI. If it is neither, then you could use either.
GTX 260 if I were you. CUDA can come in useful with badaboom and Photoshop etc.
Hey ThePizzaMan,
I'm not tearing you apart, just the idea. I think it's important we try and clear up misinformation, for everyone. I think you would agree, right? Sometimes we all have ideas that aren't entirely accurate... I know I'm guilty of this just as much as the next guy... nobody can know everything.
I did... did you, or did you only read the part you agree with?
What you're suggesting is that if you have an nvidia chipset, it's recommended that you use an nvidia card because using an ATI card can be problematic. I see no facts that back up this claim.
I am still waiting for some shred of supporting evidence which suggests nvidia cards work better with nvidia chipsets or which suggests ATI cards work better with AMD chipsets. To date, nothing has been provided.
That last line pretty much sums up what I've said. Cpu's do not talk to graphics cards, so what cpu you use is irrelevant. Nowhere have I read that certain cards have issues with certain chipsets. If you've read different, then please link me.
Some guys base their recommendations on the cards they happen to like, irrespective of anything else, as Dwarf rightly pointed out. I think a little of that may be going on here?
i think i will get the 260, can't risk having problems, i keep coming across different forums, some people say no problems, some people say thave ALOT. So i'll play it safe and get nvidia.
dx11 is not a must anyway.
I am pretty sure either card wouldn't disappoint and wish you luck in your choice.