Can't wait any longer for a 5870, would I be mad to go 5770 crossfire??

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:19

As title, I have a brand new system with no graphics card and a brand new copy of MW2

What do you think? for 240 quid and some benchies showing it can beat a single 5870 what do you think?

muon · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:20

MW2 can be played at max by previous gen cards. Just buy a hd 4870 from mm temporarily.

paradigm · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:22

More than happy with my two 5770's in MW2 at 1920x1200.

I also don't believe a single 4870 would do me at that res, given how badly spanked my 2 3870's were.

HeX · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:23

Loads of us on here have gone CF 5770's, there's a good reason for that

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:07

ghost101 said:
MW2 can be played at max by previous gen cards. Just buy a hd 4870 from mm temporarily.

annoyingly just sold a 4870 and an 8800gtx, that is what puts me in this position.

Hopefully the CF 5770's will do me till next years Nvidia effort.

[Duff]Chef · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:25

guys, sorry to be ignorant, but what is MM?

Cheers,

mel d · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:26

members market but not sure how many post's you need to get into it.

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:29

I'm doing it.

JeffyB · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:36

I'm so close to doing the same. Enjoy your cards it's a great setup.

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:46

I've no choice really. I have had a 5870 on preorder since october and they've just changed the ETA to the 9th of december. I can't be without my PC any longer.

My only reservation is that they will go down in value so much that when the bigger boys get back in stock I can't afford one.

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:56

Just ordered 2 XFX 5770's for tomorrow. will let you know how I get on. I'm sorry it had to come to this

tmaxxthomson · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:05

u shud of just ordered 1 in the mean time xD maxed out codMW2 is only using 40% if my 5870 gpu. so 1 x 5770 would have been fine till there are more 5870's available =p

Tom|Nbk · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:09

Way forward, it beats and matches the 5870 for 60 quid less, madness not to

Raikiri · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:12

paradigm said:
More than happy with my two 5770's in MW2 at 1920x1200.

I also don't believe a single 4870 would do me at that res, given how badly spanked my 2 3870's were.

I reckon a 1024mb 4870 would do ok, I have tried it @ 1920x1080, all setting high, 2xAA and I get 45fps+ on my 8800gt. On extra I get some stuttering due to lack of VRAM.

However the dual 5770 does seem like a great set up, outperforming a 5850 in almost all situations and sometimes the 5870.

Tom|Nbk · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:14

Raikiri said:
However the dual 5770 does seem like a great set up, outperforming a 5850 in almost all situations and sometimes the 5870.

Seems to outperform the 5870 and match it in a lot of situations which reviews have you been reading?

Alfie · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:14

paradigm said:
More than happy with my two 5770's in MW2 at 1920x1200.

I also don't believe a single 4870 would do me at that res, given how badly spanked my 2 3870's were.

Is the setup noisy mate?

straxusii · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:18

It's a great solution, very good bang for the buck if you dont mind the occasional multi gpu issues.

SfnX · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:19

im tempted with the 5770s, BUT i can wait for the nvidia cards but tbh id like to upgrade by february (have atm 2 HD4850s). Would i see a definate performance boost with 5770s OR would a 5870 be a lot better vs the 2 5770s.

paradigm · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:30

Alfie said:
Is the setup noisy mate?

Nope, far far quieter than my twin 3870 setup was.

Raikiri · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:31

Tom|Nbk said:
Seems to outperform the 5870 and match it in a lot of situations which reviews have you been reading?

The Guru3d one, on average it's about the same as the 5870.