Interim Card until 20nm

[Zenduri]

Well I'm in the market for a card as my 5870 has served me very well for the £130 paid and i already know what the answer will be but i thought i would put it to the drooling masses of the Graphics sub forum.

As the title says I'm in the market for a new card to take me over to 20nm next year where I'll splurge as much as i can on a new card so I'm not particularly wanting to go down the expensive route now although i was previously geared up for a 290X I don't really see the point now.

Rig is in the Sig and 1080p Gaming on single monitor.

So options time:

A) Buy an EOL 7950/7950
B) Buy a R9 280X
C) Buy a 7950/7970 off MM for cheapos chippos!
D) Buy a 770 off MM for a reasonable price as new ones aren't reasonable enough compared to the 7950/7970/ R9 280X
E) Your own suggestion

 

[BubbySoup]

A 7950/70 off the MM I'd say!

 

[TheRealDeal]

7950 and overclock is the best bang for buck but i reckon you already know this.

 

[pgi947]

Pick up a used 7950 or 670, either can be had for sub £150.

 

[Gregster]

The same as the others, pick up a cheap 7950 or even a 7850 but I expect to be on 28nm for quite a few months.

 

[Freddie1980]

I agree with above gtx670 or a Hd7950, whatevers cheaper.

 

[Tute]

7950 off the MM and clock it.

 

[sieze2]

7950 off the MM and clock it.

What he said !