Which GPU for my case?

[Flightsimluke]

Hi Guys

Looking for a little help here - I currently have a CM Storm Scout case, and an XFX 850W Core PSU.
I would like to replace my HD5670 512mb with something a bit more...Meaty.
My PSU has a lot of wires, and these have had to be tied in the drive bay. Therefore the total available space (length) for my GPU is 25CM, 250mm, 10 inches etc.
The GPU has to adhere to these specs:
1) Must be ATi
2) Must have at least 920 Stream processors
3) Must be UK
4) Asus, Gigabyte, MSi, Sapphire, XFX or any other good brand!
5) Play Games like CoD, MoH, Dirt 2 and F1 2010/2011! Well
I had my eye on the Sapphire 6870 (not the reference cooler). Is that card any good?

Thanks for your help

Luke

 

[shrkbay]

6870 is biggest card that will go in your case as 6950 is 10,5", 6870 will probably be best choice for you, as it performs better than 6850 and 5850, all the games you listed will run good even on 5830, but imo it was a fail, better get a 6870 or 6850, they scale very good in CF, but worse than 69xx, what's your resolution?

 

[Flightsimluke]

Currently 1024X768, upgrading to 1920X1080 LED HD HDMI Monitor soon!
Also, my other system specs:
Asus 880G USB3 SATA 6GBPS Mobo
8gb DDR3 HyperX 1600mhz ram
AMD Phenom II 970 3.5GHZ @ 3.8GHZ
Dual side 120mm fans, Front 140mm fan, rear 120mm fan, top 140mm fan

 

[Flightsimluke]

Also, should I wait for the 7870? I dont mind waiting...

 

[shrkbay]

there are rumours that new series will come out Q3 this year, but that's hard to believe so probably they'll come out Q1-Q2 next year, that's pretty long to wait imo, it's also unknown if the cards will be smaller then...

 

[Flightsimluke]

I can wait that long, dont worry. But I will probably wait for the HD7xxx series

Thanls for your help!

 

[shrkbay]

you're welcome

 

[Pc Guru_07]

You can wait for ati 8000 series also.

 

[Flightsimluke]

Oh yeah!!!!

 

[Flightsimluke]

Cant wait for more news on the HD7xxx series!