5850 or 6850???

[CBrooksC]

I want to have dual monitor set up.
Don't need crossfire.
want to be able to run games at very high quality.

these are examples of the 5850;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-103-MS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-148-XF

and 6850;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-241-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-187-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-115-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=

 

[LiamJ]

The 5850 will require a more powerful PSU, but has slightly better performance in most games. Performance isn't noticeable though, and the 6850 is much better with tesselation.

It's a very good overclocker aswell.

 

[SeeknDestroy]

The 5850

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/295?vs=291

 

[MagicBoy]

The 5850. It's quicker, and if the MSI Twin-Frozr one is still on offer it's really good value.

 

[CBrooksC]

5850 it is! thanks! '-'

 

[ebilcake]

HD6850 is great for HTPC's or cases where space and power consumption are a concern, otherwise HD5850 is a better choice.

I have a HD6850 in my HTPC and it's a great little card, clocks at 920/1150 24/7 and the temps are still decent with the MSI cooler.