Graphics solution 1920x1200

[swopenn]

I game on a 28" Hanns G at 1920x1200. I am building a i7 930 system and had decided on splurging on a 5970 since I like having just the one card, and its price/performance is reasonable compares to older models in crossfire. However the 5970 is unavailable everywhere. Would I be better of waiting for availability or buying a 5870? I don't know if it is reasonable to expect new stock to come in or if the 5970 should be forgotten.

 

[clement4413]

You can buy one HD 5870 now and buy another card in the future that you plug in CF if your MB allow it.

 

[jonnyboyC]

Well if you want to have just one card you'll probably just have to wait, as the 480gtx is only comparable in a few titles atm, and fermi doesn't look to become dual gpu unless theirs a die shrink, you might just have to get luck are look at ebay or amazon to look for other sellers, i just looked at ebay and saw an asus 5970 for $740 so only alittle overpriced

 

[megamanx00]

If you just want to have one card then go for a Radeon 5870. If you want a little more performance, models with custom PCBs that are overclocked are trickling out such as the MSI lightning.