Video Card Upgrade Time

Darren

Darren

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Hey all. I've had a 5770 in my system for about a year and I've just gotten some nice bonus cash as a birthday gift and have found a buyer for my 5770. Now...

What to get?

I'm thinking a Sapphire 7850.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102998

I noticed there another card of the same version but it's OC version? I assume this is an OC I can do myself as the card and cooler appear to be the same.

Thanks for any input.

Oh, duh. Budget: $180-220.
 
I think you should get either that Sapphire or maybe an MSI Twin Frozr 7850 for around 220.

The Sapphire there looks good though. :good:
 
At the end of the day they're both good cards from great brands. The Sapphire is cheaper so I'd probably recommend that over the MSI but the MSI has a very nice cooler.
 
I also noticed a 1GB or 2GB version. Would it make much difference at my 1600 x 900 resolution?
 
For your res 1GB should be enough but I'd still go for 2GB anyway. You never know when you may replace your monitor.
 
Hey Man;
Thanks for the info on that HIS card. I am looking to buy a video card in November, will be checking this one out. I was looking at the Sapphire 7850 OC for around the same price range. And this card will fit into my case.
 
AlienMenace said:
Hey Man;
Thanks for the info on that HIS card. I am looking to buy a video card in November, will be checking this one out. I was looking at the Sapphire 7850 OC for around the same price range. And this card will fit into my case.
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the new series from nvidea are smaller, the radeons are much longer. So if you have the money, the gtx660ti is the way to go! If you take a dual-fan I don't think it's gonna fit.
 
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