Best Video Card for $300

[caeg]

I'm planning on building a computer soon and am trying to figure out what videocard(s) to get. ATM I'm leaning towards a Radeon card but not sure what kind to get. (Been thinking of crossfireing two 6850's) They'll be supporting three 23 inch screens if that matters. Budget is $300 but I can go up to $350. Thanks for any help!

 

[MMO Fan]

Crossfired 6850s are very fast

 

[kajabla]

7870. Crossfire is too good of an upgrade to throw away immediately. Get your first 7870 now and another later, if you can really do $350. You can't go overboard on three screens. If you want to pay less, go 7850. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102981

 

[Gman450]

HD 7870 since you can go $350.
MSi HD 7870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127662
$350 after mail in rebate.

 

[kajabla]

^MSI's better, yep.

 

[Jordahan]

Bumping this because this is exactly the dilemma I currently have.
I'm torn between crossfiring two 6850s or getting a 7870 (or something else for $300-350)
Any help is much appreciated! This is the last step before I start building my new computer.

 

[Gman450]

^ Two HD 6870s would require more power and there might be chances of micro stutter and overheating. Going for a HD 7870 is the best bet for now.

 

[saint7269]

A 7870 would be better. And you can xfire later when the prices come down. Or for $30 more you can get a 7950. I'll link 2 I found for $379.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131457