Radeon HD 6970M or Radeon HD 5870

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  1. Skywalker

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    Help needed! :)
    I'm wondering what choice to take - Radeon HD 6970M or Radeon HD 5870 when only one use of that accelerators will be Maya's Viewport Enchancements :)
    Thanks in advance!
     
    Skywalker, May 12, 2011
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  2. Sniper

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    Comparing just the specs, Radeon HD 587o would be a better choice, plus you have to consider; one is designed for laptops while the other for desktops. I think laptops generally contain lower powered graphics cards due to heat issues, battery life etc.
     
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  3. Skywalker

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    Yes, you are right! :)
    5870 beats 6970M in hardware specification exept in one parameter - version of OpenGL. 6970M supports 4.2, 5870 supports 3.2. If you have idea how Viewport 2.0 performance influence of OpenGL version - please let me know it! :) :)
     
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    Sniper, May 12, 2011
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  5. Skywalker

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    Hmm, interesting forum is there... I will post thread there, in Maya section!

    Thanks a lot for advice, Sniper! :)
     
    Skywalker, May 12, 2011
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