5870 VS 6870

[kyleamos12]

Hey guys I gave my brother my amazing 6870 Video card since his was a 4xxx low series. I am looking to buy another one for me, but not quite in the 200$ range.

Here is a 5870 Reference I found for $140. I mean $165-$140 isn't that big of a difference so price doesn't really matter in that area I am considering a card that will last me 2-4 years from now and the quality such as average benchmarks etc. I just want your "DEAD FLAT OPINION" do not link me to benchmarks or anything. COOLING MATTERS TOO. WARRANTY I must have a good warranty and the 5870 is only a 90 day :|

5870: http://bensoutlet.com/products/ati-5870
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6870: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161396
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6870: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161393
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I don't like to over clock. Thats important.
I am leaning toward the HIS 6870 either one of those.

 

[yummerzzz]

HD 5870 will most likely run hotter, and uses more power.

On the upside, a HD 6870 performs closer to a HD 5850 while a HD 5870 performs closer to a HD 6950.

Unless you NEED to keep the temperatures low, i would get the HD 5870, though it only has a 90 day warranty, it's your choice.

 

[swifty_morgan]

completely different architecture. I'd get the new card.

 

[jaguarskx]

The HD 5870 has more raw performance power, but the HD 6870 has an improved support for tessellation in DX 11.

I would go with the HD 6870 especially since the HD 5870 only comes with a 90 day warranty.

 

[kyleamos12]

Best answer selected by kyleamos12.

 

[kyleamos12]

Now to decide which HIS Graphics card.