Which video card is best?

[Mazty]

mtlca66 said:

Mazty said:

mtlca66 said:
im new to ati cards.... i dont wanna spend a shitload... should i go with the 5770 or a 5800? dont wanna spend more than 250

The 5850 is a whole lot faster than the 5770. Just google "5850 HD benchmark" and you can see for yourself the difference & if you are willing to pay for it.

what about the 5830? 5850 seems outta my ranger in pricing. :(

Oo tough choice:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=469&Itemid=72&limit=1&limitstart=2

As you can see, sometimes you get an improvement, sometimes not. Have a look around as other benchmarks may give other stories, but it looks like because of only 16 ROPS (same as 5770, half as many as the 5850) there's only a minimal improvement of frames, putting you inbetween the GTX260 and GTX275 but with DX11.

Honestly, if I was in your shoes, if you are earning cash, hold out for a few months for the 5850 as you can get up to 20 frames more. If not, save a bit by getting the 5770.