HD 6850 over HD 6750, good or not?

[acerace]

Hey guys, a question

Is the Radeon HD 6850 is a worthwhile upgrade from Radeon HD 6750.

And just for your information, I'm not buying it, just asking.

 

[pit_1209]

it´s like 35% difference, that´s a good perfomance boost.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/Radeon_HD_6850/28.html

Remember, the hd 6750 is the same hd 5750.

 

[odiervr]

Yes, however it also depends on the 6850. The MSI PE/OC can overclock to 6870 performance but it costs a little more than a stock 6850 ...

 

[acerace]

Yes, I'm fully aware of the 5750 thing.

Anyway, thanks for the answer, help me by a little.

 

[Sakkura]

I'd prefer getting a bigger upgrade. Like a 6870 instead.

 

[acerace]

Yeah, I've think of that also. But it is a little of my budget. And, since you guys said that 6850 is a nice improvement from 6750, yeahh.

 

[pit_1209]

Just try to get a good brand with a good cooler and you´ll be ok.

 

[gamerkila57]

go for a HD 7770 or HD 6870

 

[acerace]

I don't think 7770 is better than 6850, are they? I might be wrong.

 

[pit_1209]

well, rigth now a hd 7770 looks a viable option.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/HD_7770/26.html

like the same performance and a few bucks less, before it wasn´t like that.

 

[acerace]

So is it worth to get 7770 over 6850?

 

[pit_1209]

...and is one of the best performance/watt ratio video cards

 

[gamerkila57]

yes it is it has some headroom for great ocing, uses way less power, and stays cooler

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7770_Vapor-X/9.html

 

[pit_1209]

yep and now in newegg you can get better prices than a hd 6850.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=hd+7770&x=0&y=0

Vapor-x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102993&Tpk=hd%207770%20vapor-x

same price i think.

 

[Sakkura]

I don't think 7770 is better than 6850, are they? I might be wrong.

The 7770 is slightly weaker than the 6870 but better than the 6850.

 

[acerace]

I might, just might get my hands on 7770 Vapor-X edition. Is it worth it than the stock 6850 for less money?

 

[acerace]

Okay, thanks for all the help, I will take time to consider all the reccommendations. Thanks again.

 

[SniperNoSnipeee]

Just saying, the vapor-x edition will overclock MUCH better that the regular 7770, because it has 2 fans. Infact, I wouldn't be surprised if you could OC it to 6870-like levels.