I know that the 6870 is much better in performance but I'm asking more about cost effectiveness. Since the 6900s will be out soon, they will ultimately be the best cards, but comparing cost and performance, I'm trying to choose between the 6800s.
Originally I thought for sure I'd go for the 6870, but now that I'm really looking at it, I know I cannot afford (or am not willing to pay) for a 6900 when it first comes out. The last graphics card I got was a year ago, granted I only got a 4850, but if I'm already looking to upgrade this year, most likely next year I will be looking at upgrading again regardless if I get a 6850 or 6870?
I could save myself $50 and go with a 6850, do you think this is a smart decision? In a year from now, will it even matter the difference between the 6850 and 6870? Will the 6900s be as cheap as these are now, so I would upgrade to something else anyway?
I like making efficient choices and balancing cost vs. need vs. experience. The main games I play are SC2, Empire Total War, and TF2. Already they play great with my 4850, but I want to pass it along to my little brother and so an upgrade seems like a good idea.
Thanks! And I know there are many threads about the performance, this is more of a, what makes sense for me.
Originally I thought for sure I'd go for the 6870, but now that I'm really looking at it, I know I cannot afford (or am not willing to pay) for a 6900 when it first comes out. The last graphics card I got was a year ago, granted I only got a 4850, but if I'm already looking to upgrade this year, most likely next year I will be looking at upgrading again regardless if I get a 6850 or 6870?
I could save myself $50 and go with a 6850, do you think this is a smart decision? In a year from now, will it even matter the difference between the 6850 and 6870? Will the 6900s be as cheap as these are now, so I would upgrade to something else anyway?
I like making efficient choices and balancing cost vs. need vs. experience. The main games I play are SC2, Empire Total War, and TF2. Already they play great with my 4850, but I want to pass it along to my little brother and so an upgrade seems like a good idea.
Thanks! And I know there are many threads about the performance, this is more of a, what makes sense for me.