Which video card is best?

[mtlca66]

Mazty said:

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.

actually i am not upgrading right this minute. i amw waiting till late june early july. just in time for SC2. my comp was built in 2006 lol. so hopefully price goes down somewhat!

 

what about dual 5770s vs one 5850 lol