Morning Chaps,
I know the HD5870 is getting on a bit now. But it's still a damn good card.
I have aftermarket fans/heatsink on my current single card. Even at full load, the temperatures never reach above 50degrees. I think, this is the sole reason it still performs so well. It's also not overlocked.
I do 'game' a little.. mainly: Arma 3, coh2, dayz, BF4 + Hardline beta.. managed it perfectly fine on high and Fifa15's ignite engine is no problem on max settings.
I can pick up another 5870 for around £50. But I can also sell mine for £100 (already been offered this).
I'm just wondering if I'll get a significant boost in performance by having 2 of them or if it's worth upgrading to something else.. R9 270x / 280x? I'm not looking to spend massive amounts on a new card due to my current one being perfectly suitable. I used to be a nvidia "fan", but since using this amd card.. I've been wowed at it's ability to keep up (to a degree).
Or, even.. if I should replace my i5 2400 for a newer one. I built this pc a few years ago now. Nothing really wrong with it, but I'd like to 'treat' it. (haha).
Or... replacing my dual monitors. Currently Samsung 2ms, 19' widescreens. Only run at 1440x900 though. But I love them
What would you do?
I know the HD5870 is getting on a bit now. But it's still a damn good card.
I have aftermarket fans/heatsink on my current single card. Even at full load, the temperatures never reach above 50degrees. I think, this is the sole reason it still performs so well. It's also not overlocked.
I do 'game' a little.. mainly: Arma 3, coh2, dayz, BF4 + Hardline beta.. managed it perfectly fine on high and Fifa15's ignite engine is no problem on max settings.
I can pick up another 5870 for around £50. But I can also sell mine for £100 (already been offered this).
I'm just wondering if I'll get a significant boost in performance by having 2 of them or if it's worth upgrading to something else.. R9 270x / 280x? I'm not looking to spend massive amounts on a new card due to my current one being perfectly suitable. I used to be a nvidia "fan", but since using this amd card.. I've been wowed at it's ability to keep up (to a degree).
Or, even.. if I should replace my i5 2400 for a newer one. I built this pc a few years ago now. Nothing really wrong with it, but I'd like to 'treat' it. (haha).
Or... replacing my dual monitors. Currently Samsung 2ms, 19' widescreens. Only run at 1440x900 though. But I love them
What would you do?
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