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Massimo
23-07-10, 08:54
I was going to upgrade to SLI 460's but found out my board dosn't do SLI only CF

So would i be beter getting a Single 480GTX

Or a second 5770 or another combo of ATI's

Price limit is £400ish :)

Thanks guys
Lynx
23-07-10, 09:23
another 5770 will beat a single 460, saw a review where a two 5750s beat a single 460. For £400 you could get two super cheap 5850s and have the most awesome pc rig ever :P
Absinthe
23-07-10, 09:36
Maybe a single 5850. Give it try, If your struggling for fps you could then add another one.
If a single 5850 is enough, You could then treat yourself to a new Monitor or Psu, Ram etc, On the money you saved.
Andrew Moore
23-07-10, 09:58
Sell the 5770 and buy a pair of 5850s??


Andy
I3R0K3N7FEET
23-07-10, 10:01
as above tbh.

the tessellation performance in CF is 100% scaling.
Massimo
23-07-10, 10:02
as above tbh.

the tessellation performance in CF is 100% scaling.


Don't understand that.
El Wayneo
23-07-10, 10:03
Sell the 5770 and buy a pair of 5850s??


Andy

This.
NickCPC
23-07-10, 10:04
Depends what you want/have. If you're into loads of AA, then a nVidia card is generally better, but because of how scorchingly hot the 480 is I find it hard to recommend. I'd say if you want loads of AA, a 460 is good enough for 1920x1200.

If you don't mind turning AA down, the ATI cards seem to have the edge, especially at higher resolutions... and as Lynx mentioned, 2x5850s would just annihilate most games. However, check the crossfire support for your favourite games - if there's only marginal improvement (less than 30% for having 2x5850s), then just getting one card (I'd say a 5870) is as Absinthe says probably better and upgrading another component at the same time.
Massimo
23-07-10, 10:10
the 480 seems to do better than a single 5870.

OMG i just dont know.

my new case should be here today and i reall want a new gpu to go with it :P

I think i may get a 5850 and if needed i will up it with another CF as Absinthe (http://forums.aria.co.uk/member.php?u=13033) said :)

but what type is the best?

XFX, Arianet, Asus, Powercolour???

Thanks guys
I3R0K3N7FEET
23-07-10, 10:10
Don't understand that.

well dont understand it then :/ im pretty sure i stated clearly what i meant.

to help try and elaborate

2x5850 = better than 5870 and gtx480 in tessellation and in performance (unless CF is not supported)

as recommended ones go.. i would suggest as long as they are the stock shroud version you are likely to be doing great :)
NickCPC
23-07-10, 11:10
the 480 seems to do better than a single 5870.

OMG i just dont know.

my new case should be here today and i reall want a new gpu to go with it :P

I think i may get a 5850 and if needed i will up it with another CF as Absinthe (http://forums.aria.co.uk/member.php?u=13033) said :)

but what type is the best?

XFX, Arianet, Asus, Powercolour???

Thanks guys
I would steer clear of the 480 - it's too expensive for the performance it gives, and it's far too hot unless you have a very good third party cooler. It's poor value.

I can totally understand wanting a new GPU to go with it too though :P getting one 5850 and seeing how you get on is an excellent idea. Obviously the cheapest one is the Arianet, but I'd recommend the PowerColor one, as the cooler is excellent and very quiet (I've played with several of them on 5850s and 5870s). You also get a CoDMW2 Steam redemption code, which you can sell pretty easily if you don't want it yourself.
I3R0K3N7FEET
23-07-10, 11:24
personally i would say
get one of these
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Arianet+ATI+Radeon+HD+5850+1024MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+?productId=40733
and one of these for the games offer
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/XFX+Radeon+HD+5850+1024MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+-+3+Free+Games!+?productId=40691 (http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/XFX+Radeon+HD+5850+1024MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+-+3+Free+Games%21+?productId=40691)
A Ginger Sheep
23-07-10, 12:04
would it be a good idea if the op bought a 5870 which should be fine for a long time yet then in the future when prices drop, add a 2nd?
I3R0K3N7FEET
23-07-10, 12:17
tis a good idea too ^^.. its difficult to choose in this market atm tbh.. so tight all together. lol
Massimo
23-07-10, 12:25
I normally game at 1080 on a 24"

Still looking for other options as i want to be sure i get the right thing to last my a few months (6+)
El Wayneo
23-07-10, 12:47
I would get one HD5850 then if it isn't enough add another.
Massimo
23-07-10, 14:24
One last one

What one?

40157

or

40057

£60 more for the 2gb version.

im defo going for one of these tho Or a 5870.
El Wayneo
23-07-10, 15:03
The powercolor for sure.
Zaim
23-07-10, 15:48
This.

+1 as you have £400 to spend and a CF board 5850 is best:

I recommend two of these:

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Arianet+ATI+Radeon+HD+5850+1024MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+?productId=40733

or this: £223 - Comes with Full Copy of AVP (Download Voucher), Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Assasins Creed

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/XFX+Radeon+HD+5850+1024MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+-+3+Free+Games!+?productId=40691
/)zh
26-07-10, 19:53
the XFX 5850 is a good price, especially with the 3 games.