2x 5770 or 1x 5850?

[rossw]

Which would be better to get. Need to get a card(s) tomorrow so please help me out. Before you ask.. there's 5850 stock over here

 

[dmxdex2020]

If you have the money you migh aswell just get a 5850 and then add another down the line.

 

[bhavv]

Its better to get one 5850 if you can add a second later.

They were too expensive for me though.

 

[rossw]

Okay thanks guys, im gonna order the 5850 now.

Cheers!

 

[JeffyB]

I was considdering this and opted for the 2x5770 as they are considderably faster than the 5850. Only gofor the 5850 if you are seriously going to add another later or cannot do dual gpu solutions for any reason. I don't buy into the add another later mantra, i could add another 4870 now but prefer to sell the old and buy the new, gaining features and usually lower power usage.

 

[HeX]

I was considdering this and opted for the 2x5770 as they are considderably faster than the 5850. Only gofor the 5850 if you are seriously going to add another later or cannot do dual gpu solutions for any reason. I don't buy into the add another later mantra, i could add another 4870 now but prefer to sell the old and buy the new, gaining features and usually lower power usage.

Agree 100%.

2 x 5770's are a fair bit faster than a single 5850. So unless you are really going to add a 2nd later i'd go with the CF 5770 option instead.

 

[JeffyB]

Heres 2 good reviews to have a look at.

http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=862&p=0
http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5770-review-test/1

 

[rossw]

Looking at those reviews, its might be better to get the 5770's as they are cheaper and faster. Hmm, i'll actually think about it and make up a decision tomorrow. Thanks for the help!

 

[bhavv]

Yea, two 5770s can currently be had for less than one 5850, in that case you are better off buying two 5770s, unless of course you are rich and dont mind paying for a pair of 5850s which is what I meant to say before

 

[rossw]

Yea, two 5770s can currently be had for less than one 5850, in that case you are better off buying two 5770s, unless of course you are rich and dont mind paying for a pair of 5850s which is what I meant to say before

I'd probably upgrade to newer tech before adding another 5850..

 

[bhavv]

I'd probably upgrade to newer tech before adding another 5850..

In that case, 2 x 5770s, since they wont depreciate as much as the 5850 will, so you wont lose as much money when selling them

 

[karl01]

In that case, 2 x 5770s, since they wont depreciate as much as the 5850 will, so you wont lose as much money when selling them

very good point