Backup GPU for 2560x1440

[Troezar]

All being well I'll be putting together a couple of new rigs in a few weeks time. However I can hold off on the GPU's until around November time and therefore 7xxx. In the meantime I thought about buying a couple of backup cards that will be okay for web browsing etc. Any suggestions? May also be useful if I have to RMA any time.

I was looking at 6950's but all being well I can jump on the 7950's when they launch...

 

[Reaper 392]

if your just after a temporary card, then the 5850 should do you for a while, and is only £99

it all depends on how much performance you want on the temporary card

 

[Surveyor]

If all you want is card for "web browsing etc." then a £30 card will do the job.

 

[Hazkirby]

You wont need to purchase a card at all your on-board will be fine for web browsing.

 

[Troezar]

I guess most cards support that resolution? Has the MSI GD65 got onboard? On my phone atm...

 

[Surveyor]

I guess most cards support that resolution? Has the MSI GD65 got onboard? On my phone atm...

No it hasn't.

 

[Troezar]

Thought so. Looks like a cheap 6xxx will do the job then, cheers.

 

[Mr Krugga]

Get the 5850, you won't regret it.