GPU for new build- no OC or Crossfire

[Guest]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: by next week

BUDGET RANGE: ~150 AR

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (mainly FPS and RTS), movies

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: N/A - new build

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: prob getting an athlon ii x4 640 but could go for something else within $100-120. mobo - not sure but likely a GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3. psu will depend on gpu.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, microcenter or other reputable dealers

PARTS PREFERENCES: none

OVERCLOCKING: Not in the foreseeable future

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: probably not

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920x1080


trying to decide between:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908
SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
184.99-15 (code) - 15 (rebate) = 154.99 AR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150477
XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
209.99 - 30 (rebate) = 179.99 AR

i'm not really planning to OC or Crossfire right now. maaaaaybe down the road but i'm not sure. I know the stock 6850 is a bit slower than the 5850 but it's newer and cheaper. is there a noticeable difference between the two cards?

 

[christop]

I would roll with the 5850 IMO.

 

[purple stain]

So you have $100-$120 to spend on the prossesor or both?
I would go with the 5850 it is slightly more powerful and you would see a greater FPS gain with the 5850.From an O.C. point of view the 6850 can match the performance of a 5850 but if you O.C. a 5850 it will be equal to a 5870.

I did see a great deal on a 5870 and a PSU if your intrested, it was around $300 for both.

Also what types of game are you looking to play,it would make a slection more accurate for what your needs are.

 

[wa1]

HD6850 is slower than HD5850 but gives you higher minimum fps.
Like purple said above, $100-$120 for what? CPU only or both CPU+GPU?