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Re: Thinking about getting a new GFX card
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Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:17 pmby Letter3
Yeah, I'm ready to trade in the ole 9800 GX2's for a new set of 5970's lol. yeah right
But seriously I want a new 5850
Re: Thinking about getting a new GFX card
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:19 pmby rekon
Here's the most comprehensive review I've found so far -
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/ ... _CrossFireSeth, you know that 5850 isn't that great of a card right? It's only slightly faster than my 280 and costs $300. I would wait for something else to come along before upgrading your GX2. Or, if you can find one, SLI it.
Re: Thinking about getting a new GFX card
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:01 pmby Slurms Mckenzie
I think he is SLI'ing the GX2's...which seems to turn his machine into a hot box. I would go for the ATI's, but if it was me I would save and go for the 5970. Although, I think the 5870 would be an upgrade for you, plus a lot less heat.
Re: Thinking about getting a new GFX card
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Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:32 pmby Letter3
I didn't see an XFX one on NewEgg, but their sold out anyway. Maybe in a couple of months they will drop in price a little bit and make it more worth the upgrade.
My two 9800GX2's could sell for a little over $100 apiece, so I was hoping to find a card only slightly above $200 that could out perform them while staying cooler.