Good Value Used GPUs

[MajorSpud]

So I am currently running a 6950 in my PC. It works decently for my purposes, but it runs a little too hot and loud for my liking. I should probably mention that I have the fan speed set to 30% manually in Catalyst Control Center. This fixes the noise issue, but leads to a heat problem (90*C when gaming). 

 

I'm considering selling it, and an older card and getting something else. Any recommendations for roughly $100? I'm thinking of getting an Nvidia card because I have an interest in making videos in the future. I have heard that the CUDA cores help a lot with that. Mainly though, I am looking to get something that runs cooler, and can be powered by my 500w PSU.

 

Also let me know if you don't think this would be worthwhile. I am mainly trying to do this so that I can get my PC running a little quieter. I assume that a cooler card will help to allow my PCs cooling system to generate a bit less noise.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Xenift]

A GTX 680 is good.

[Hman1250]

A GTX 680 is good.

Yes, but you'll probably see them for like $180. You could find a GTX 670

[thekeemo]

The 280x

I see them regularly under $80

[VG Docs]

-Snipe-

If you can find a 680 like these are saying that'd be great... but that's usually a lot more than $100 like in your post.

A 580 on the other hand isn't, and is pretty good. It's not a huge step up from a 6950, but hey- Cuda cores right?.

280/280Xs are usually only slightly higher in price, but will benefit you more in its overall value. 

[VG Docs]

The 280x

I see them regularly under $80

Where the hell do you ever see a 280x anywhere near 80? 

[thekeemo]

Where the hell do you ever see a 280x anywhere near 80? 

kijiji.ca

[LokiFire]

If you can find a 680 like these are saying that'd be great... but that's usually a lot more than $100 like in your post.

A 580 on the other hand isn't, and is pretty good. It's not a huge step up from a 6950, but hey- Cuda cores right?.

280/280Xs are usually only slightly higher in price, but will benefit you more in its overall value. 

A 580 obliterates a 6970 if you OC though.

[Jacona]

Someone is selling a reference HD7970 for about $115 shipped on amazon.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009AFX6FC/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

[VG Docs]

kijiji.ca

That's assuming you live in Canada though.

[thekeemo]

That's assuming you live in Canada though.

Still a great value..

[elliott35]

280x is great value now that all the miners are selling their stocks. 

 

Ive been selling mine for 120

[VG Docs]

Still a great value..

It doesn't take away from its value, but most people simply won't be able to/willing to (and it won't be worth it for many either) deal with that considering it's not a site where you can ship items elsewhere. It's just viable in one part of the world.

[MajorSpud]

That's assuming you live in Canada though.

Yeah, I live in the USA.

[MajorSpud]

Someone is selling a reference HD7970 for about $115 shipped on amazon.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009AFX6FC/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Looks like a great deal, but it's probably too power hungry. My PSU is getting pretty old at this point, and I wouldn't want to strain it.

[MajorSpud]

A 580 obliterates a 6970 if you OC though.

I'd imagine that would negate most of the point of trying to get a cooler card. Or am I wrong?

[MajorSpud]

Seconded. Reference 580s and 680s and some 290/290x are all good.

Out of all of those, I could probably only afford the 580.

[MajorSpud]

If you can find a 680 like these are saying that'd be great... but that's usually a lot more than $100 like in your post.

A 580 on the other hand isn't, and is pretty good. It's not a huge step up from a 6950, but hey- Cuda cores right?.

280/280Xs are usually only slightly higher in price, but will benefit you more in its overall value. 

How does a 580 compare to a 670, as someone else mentioned?

[MajorSpud]

Yes, but you'll probably see them for like $180. You could find a GTX 670

I think that seems like the best option. It's the lowest power option that's been recommended, and I could probably afford it.

[VG Docs]

How does a 580 compare to a 670, as someone else mentioned?

I wasn't on earlier so sorry for the late comment.

The 580 is a a decent amount worse than the 670. The 670 was quite the hit when it came out because of its crazy performance.