Discussion On The ATI Radeon 5*** Series Before They Have Been Released Thread

[toon_mad]

which will be what? normally 17.5%vat but some companies are adding only 15%

 

[Deleted member 66701]

Will the 58xx series be the next 8800GTX for longevity ?

I've had my 4870's longer than my 8800GTX

 

[markk]

Heres hoping there will be some very cheap 4890's on the MM this week

 

[Vertigo]

Be interesting to see how the price/performance of the 5850 compares to the GTX275 as I just bought one for my LAN box.

That said, it wouldn't make much difference anyway as the GTX275 replaced a 4870 which just refused to play GRID without crashing. Now it's fine.

I've also got an HTPC box with suttering issues on BBC HD which is apparently down to the ATI card and a known issue so I'm now looking at swapping that for an NVidia card too!

TBH I've never been a fanboy or even had any major brand loyalty, I just buy whatever is the best value at the time and have had numerous ATI and NVidia cards. Recently however I'm starting to lose patience with ATI. Too many niggling issues, lacklustre drivers (from a tweaking/configuration POV) and problems such as microstuttering mean I'll be sticking with NVidia for the time being.

 

[toon_mad]

ok i worked some figures out, IF the prices i posted above are near-accurate, this would be the cost of the cards after vat added on @ 17.5%:

Radeon HD 5870 1GB: £290.22
Radeon HD 5870 2GB: £325.47
Radeon HD 5850 1GB: £216.20

do the same @ 15% and you get:

Radeon HD 5870 1GB: £284.05
Radeon HD 5870 2GB: £318.55
Radeon HD 5850 1GB: £211.60

again, im going off the initial US prices i read, your basically talking between £210-£325
depending on the type you go for

 

[{SAS}TB]

^^ do your calculations include the "rip off Britain" adjustment ??

 

[PGdude]

Probably. They won't be too heftily priced.

 

[Martini1991]

I believe the 5870 won't be any higher than 280 personally..

 

[AshFU]

if a 5850 costs more than a 285 then i think ill wait a few months

 

[realscot]

I wouldn't put too much faith in the UK vs US prices. Look how we've been screwed over on the Logitech G27 wheel.
US - $399
UK - £329 (ocuk £309)

 

[toon_mad]

I believe the 5870 won't be any higher than 280 personally..

which 5870, the 1gb or 2gb version?

 

[Martini1991]

which 5870, the 1gb or 2gb version?

The 1GB, which is what I want.

 

[Efour]

With no answer from nVvdia they and retailers will sell at an extra premium to snaffle up those few extra £/$ in the time it takes them to come up with one.

Im not holding my breath on any sub £300 prices for a decent one.

 

[toon_mad]

do we even need 2gb yet, resolutions aside the only game i know needing more then 1gb for max settings is gta iv

 

[t@xman]

which will be what? normally 17.5%vat but some companies are adding only 15%

VAT is currently 15% as a temporary cut, but is due to rise again to 17.5% (or possibly higher).

 

[maxilive]

My Guess is (if the US prices are accurate)

5870 1GB = £300
5870 2GB = £350

 

[nbkpsycho]

My Guess is (if the US prices are accurate)

5870 1GB = £300
5870 2GB = £350

2x 4890 from the MM here i come then

 

[SfnX]

if they do go for 300 a pot then i dont really want it

 

[ZXSpectrum]

Well i am not prepared to pay over £180 for a 5850 so if i am dissapointed then so be it. I will have to wait for a while and keep using my 9800GT...

 

[straxusii]

I wouldn't put too much faith in the UK vs US prices. Look how we've been screwed over on the Logitech G27 wheel.
US - $399
UK - £329 (ocuk £309)

But look at the 4870, it was $300 at launch and pretty much was that plus vat in the UK