HD7850 advise

[Fagen]

Hi all,

I'm running a MSI HD6870 graphics card at the moment but it got damaged. I want to replace it but not quite sure what to do. I'm thinking of getting a MSI/Sapphire HD7850 OC card.

1. Do you think I should spend the money and buy that card or wait a few weeks for new cards to come out and drop the price of the 7850?

2. If I buy the HD7850 now, for how long do think will it still be able to play games on very high video settings?

System specs:

MB: MSI 790GX - GD65
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 (3.4GHz)
RAM: 8GB DDR 3 1333MHz
PSU: Corsair GS600

 

[soundguruman]

Look on the manufacturer website, and buy a card that is "approved" and tested for that motherboard, specifically.
This will help you avoid problems. The manufacturer has a LIST of approved video cards, and memory sticks.

 

[Fagen]

For how long do you think will I still be able to play high-end games with the hd7850? Will it be worth it to spend money on this card now or should I wait awhile for the new HD models to come out and then buy a 7870 or better for a lower price.

 

[excella1221]

As far as I know, there's no official announcement as to when the Radeon HD 8xxx series will come out.

You could be waiting an indefinite amount of months, especially since I believe the high-end cards are always the first to be released.

 

[Fagen]

I just hope I can play high graphics games for at least the next 2 years

 

[excella1221]

If your monitor resolution is anything below 1920x1080, you'll be fine for the next 2 years.

 

[Fagen]

Maybe I should go for the HD7870. Do you think I should then also upgrade PSU?

 

[soundguruman]

I can promise you that the higher end cards have much better picture quality for:
Games, graphics, Photos and Video Media.
It's worth it to get the best card.

 

[Goodeggray]

Look at the new 7870 Tahiti le, near 7950 performance at 7870 prices. Your psu will be Ok.

 

[ingtar33]

Look at the new 7870 Tahiti le, near 7950 performance at 7870 prices. Your psu will be Ok.

+1

 

[Fagen]

I've ordered my HD7870.

Thanks a lot for the advise!