5770 or 6850

[lunchbox12385]

I've been trying to decide whether to get a 5770 or a 6850 possibly even a 6870 and I've got my eye on xfx or msi

my build
MSI 870A-G54
AMD Phenom II 955 (3.2) no O.C. yet new build
Cooler Master 912 HAF
Thermaltake 750w
2x4 gb patriot
wd blue 500 gb

 

[megamanx00]

Get the best you can afford. If you can afford a 6870 then get it. You may also want to look at the 5870s since they are pretty cheap right now and generally a little faster than the 6870 (more heat though).

 

[lunchbox12385]

Well I'm trying to stay at or below 200 so i was wondering how much performance difference is there between the 5850 and 5870

 

[geekapproved]

Both the 5850 and 5870 are awesome cards. You won't be disappointed.

Under Charts is where you will find and compare video cards.

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/compare,2668.html?prod%5B4824%5D=on&prod%5B4823%5D=on

 

[geekapproved]

Newegg had a shell shocker deal the other day a HD5870 and a XFX 650w psu for $223. Keep your eye out for killer deals like that.

 

[geekapproved]

Decent deal:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?&Item=N82E16814150506&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=187186

10% off with coupon code VG3TENOFF - $30 rebate [Exp 3/31] =

$159 with free shipping.