HD 5830 or HD 6850

[Muks2386]

Hey guys , I need a quick reply .
I'm getting second hand cards .
Which is better ? HD 5830 or the HD 6850 ? Second hand price :
HD5830 HD6850
$80 $100
Worth the money ?

 

[alvine]

for $100 you can pick up 7750. its the newest so it will run cooler and use less wattage

 

[outlw6669]

If you have only $100 and those two cards to chose from, the 6850 would be your best option.
Not only is it faster, it also draws less power.

While a 7750 might be had new in this price range and it draws significantly less power, it also performs quite a bit worse than either a 5830 or 6850.

 

[nokiddingboss]

6850 if you really must buy either one of the two.

 

[EzioAs]

HD6850 is more powerful than the 7750 and 5830. I'd go with that one. At $100, I think it's worth it.

 

[ish416]

for $100 you can pick up 7750. its the newest so it will run cooler and use less wattage

That is true but the 6850 will be significantly faster than the 7750 and the 5830.

For $100 get the 6850 or find a good price on a new 7770.

 

[Muks2386]

for $100 you can pick up 7750. its the newest so it will run cooler and use less wattage

But is it more powerful than those 2 cards ?

 

[EzioAs]

No.

 

[Muks2386]

Okay then . I'll buy the HD 6850 . Thanks for the help guys !

 

[Muks2386]

Best answer selected by Muks2386.

 

[lucidrainbow]

the 6770 GDDR5 is also good. I would personally love an HD 7770 though..
This one is for 99.99 without rebates, and it performs similarly to a GTX460/560/6870 with the new drivers.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127664