SFF rig graphics card

[LXIX]

Hey I'm in serious need of a graphics card upgrade, (mine is 4 years old). Looking to gather some opinions on what would be the best graphics solution to fit in my SFF setup. The case I'm using is a Lian Li v351. I need a card that can fit & it would probably be good if it didn't generate insane ammounts of heat (like an hd 4870).

Right now I'm looking at either a HD 4890 or a HD 5770. I hear the HD 4890 is better & cheaper but the HD 5770 uses less energy/ less heat & is smaller. (also has new DX 11 support if that counts for anything.)

Any input appreciated thanks.

 

[CMH]

My personal take is that DX11 wouldn't really be needed for a long while.

I even put my money on it: I bought meself a new GTX260 not too long ago....

Also, if you were worried about insane amounts of heat, get a dual slot card, which would exhaust hot air straight out of the case, instead of letting it recirculate into the CPU or something....

 

[LXIX]

My personal take is that DX11 wouldn't really be needed for a long while.

I even put my money on it: I bought meself a new GTX260 not too long ago....

Also, if you were worried about insane amounts of heat, get a dual slot card, which would exhaust hot air straight out of the case, instead of letting it recirculate into the CPU or something....

I didn't even know there were single slot versions of either of those cards...

 

[LXIX]

oh nvm i figured it out, 2 5670's fit awesome in there.