need help choosing upgrade from HD 5850

[megagabobe1]

what would you guys say its the best upgrade from my current card??? you guys think i should take into account the option of crossfiring in the future? My mobo is just crossfire. I have a single 1680x1050 monitor, im starting to feel slowdowns in some intensive games, so i think i waited long enough for my next upgrade

I want to know your opinions regarding this topic, aby help will be highly appreciated!!

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

Before getting a new GPU I would invest in a better monitor. It makes a world of difference going from 1680x1050 to 1920x1080. THEN I would get another video card, maybe a 7870.

 

[megagabobe1]

i already have a 1080p monitor lying around, but i dont game on it since the slowdowns are more noticeable

 

[jamesriley94]

What's your budget for a new card?

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

i already have a 1080p monitor lying around, but i dont game on it since the slowdowns are more noticeable

Then I would get the 7870 which can be X-Fired for future proofing. or if you want drop some more and get the 7970.

 

[megagabobe1]

$300-$400

 

[megagabobe1]

Then I would get the 7870 which can be X-Fired for future proofing. or if you want drop some more and get the 7970.

im not convinced by the performance difference between the 7870 and my current card

 

[megagabobe1]

what's your budget for a new card?

$300-$400

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

im not convinced by the performance difference between the 7870 and my current card

It's about a 10FPS jump. But the DX11 will be MUCH better. If you want then spend the money on a 7970. There are not to many other options.

 

[megagabobe1]

I was thinking between the 7950, gtx 670, and saving a bit more and getting a 7970, but taxes were i live increase the price i pay for hardware a lot, the gigabyte 7950 with the core at 900 at $350 is an attractive buy for my budget and circumstances, but i want to know opinions from other people

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

If your motherboard only supports crossfire it would be a bit dumb to get anything other than AMD.

 

[Master&Puppet]

Go 7870/7950/670. All great cards. Personally I went twin 7950 and overclocked them. Massive performance which equals or beats the 7970/680 for less.

 

[megagabobe1]

If your motherboard only supports crossfire it would be a bit dumb to get anything other than AMD.

thats what i think, but some people have told me to get a gtx 670

 

[megagabobe1]

Go 7870/7950/670. All great cards. Personally I went twin 7950 and overclocked them. Massive performance which equals or beats the 7970/680 for less.

to what does the performance of an 7950 with 1ghz on the core equals?

 

[KING_OF_SAND]

thats what i think, but some people have told me to get a gtx 670

Then those people are not right in the head.

 

[megagabobe1]

Then those people are not right in the head.

thats what i think too haha, now i feel better knowing im not the only one

 

[seumasbeathan]

The 7870 will give you far more than a 10fps increase - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/512?vs=548

In some games your looking at upto 55 fps extra

 

[megagabobe1]

The 7870 will give you far more than a 10fps increase - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/512?vs=548

In some games your looking at upto 55 fps extra

but for the price difference wouldnt it be better to get a 7950?? or the 7870 is a good upgrade

 

[Master&Puppet]

Kinda depends on whether you want to overclock. AMD cards are really awesome at this (Nvidia cards cheat by having turbo functions so appear to be better at stock vs AMD cards)

I had 2x 5850s and have recently swapped for 2x7950s. The difference is roughly double! the Vram advantage is definitely worth getting.

I think the 7870/7950/670 are the pick of the cards at the moment. Get what you can afford. You won't be disappointed!

 

[megagabobe1]

Kinda depends on whether you want to overclock. AMD cards are really awesome at this (Nvidia cards cheat by having turbo functions so appear to be better at stock vs AMD cards)

I had 2x 5850s and have recently swapped for 2x7950s. The difference is roughly double! the Vram advantage is definitely worth getting.

I think the 7870/7950/670 are the pick of the cards at the moment. Get what you can afford. You won't be disappointed!

these are my options right now, what would be the best in your opinion?? and yes im open for overclocking

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mini...e=UTF8&qid=1341542009&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+7950

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mini...=UTF8&qid=1341540299&sr=1-12&keywords=hd+7870