Right now i'm stuck between two GPUs to buy.
An NVidia GTX 480 or a Radeon 7850.
Both around $219.
Realistically, which is better??
An NVidia GTX 480 or a Radeon 7850.
Both around $219.
Realistically, which is better??
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