M Mitch Tai Reputable Mar 11, 2014 8 0 4,510 Mar 19, 2014 #1 Trying to build a new gaming PC for girlfriend but using my old GPU. Is the sapphire HD 5850 gonna work with newer components?
Trying to build a new gaming PC for girlfriend but using my old GPU. Is the sapphire HD 5850 gonna work with newer components?
okcnaline Splendid Nov 17, 2013 8,083 5 26,965 Mar 19, 2014 #2 As long as the combined voltage is lower than PSU, the PCI slot fits, then it's all right. But then, there isn't much new games that'll run on the 5850. Upvote 0 Downvote
As long as the combined voltage is lower than PSU, the PCI slot fits, then it's all right. But then, there isn't much new games that'll run on the 5850.
clutchc Titan Ambassador Apr 22, 2009 43,150 411 131,790 Mar 19, 2014 #3 It depends on what she will want to use the graphic card for. As a gaming card, it is a bit dated. About the equivalent of today's GTX 650TI or HD 7790. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html Still good at 1080p with reduced settings for gaming. Upvote 0 Downvote
It depends on what she will want to use the graphic card for. As a gaming card, it is a bit dated. About the equivalent of today's GTX 650TI or HD 7790. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html Still good at 1080p with reduced settings for gaming.
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,815 5,265 108,890 Mar 19, 2014 #4 That mostly depends on how good is good enough for you/her. I have a HD5770 and that is still good enough for me at 1200p most of the time. Upvote 0 Downvote
That mostly depends on how good is good enough for you/her. I have a HD5770 and that is still good enough for me at 1200p most of the time.
M Mitch Tai Reputable Mar 11, 2014 8 0 4,510 Mar 19, 2014 #5 Mostly lol, diablo 3. No Bf4 or far cry Upvote 0 Downvote
M manez Honorable Feb 12, 2014 352 0 10,960 Mar 19, 2014 #6 It would perform nicely on those titles. Upvote 0 Downvote
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,815 5,265 108,890 Mar 19, 2014 #7 Mitch Tai : Mostly lol, diablo 3. No Bf4 or far cry My HD5770 does a steady 60fps in D3 at 1200p with graphics maxed out so you should have no problem there. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mitch Tai : Mostly lol, diablo 3. No Bf4 or far cry My HD5770 does a steady 60fps in D3 at 1200p with graphics maxed out so you should have no problem there.