Getting myself confused now :( help me decide!!

[badtez]

Hi guys i know this kinda thing prob been posted many times but..
I have been all over the net reading varying opinions regarding x gpu vs x gpu.
From what i have gathered upgrading from my current 8800gt sli setup to 1 5850 wouldnt see much gains according to some sites. My monitor is 26" with 60hz and 1920x1080 max capability.Would this hinder either of the 58xx cards? What i mean is would i see the max benefit from these at such resoution and refresh cap? I would gladly go for the 5870 if i know that it will be able to use full potential
Sorry if this kinda thing been heard b4 but so many different opinions on so many sites have just confused the hell out of me now !

 

[SfnX]

tbh best to wait and see if fermi is any better then make your decision, does your main 8800gt have 1gb mem? also 5850/70 has many advantages including directx11 single card, pre-alpha drivers and 3 monitor setup.
Performance wise id say u should get an extra 30% in the future. if you go cf more than 200% increase id imagine

 

[Toastor]

I believe you'd see a worthwhile gain going to a 5850, plus have room to turn up AA & AF to high levels at that resolution.

 

[badtez]

both cards are 512mb,is it right that this is only treated as 512mb for both and not added together?

 

[RavenXXX2]

Yeah your games only see 512mb.

 

[ArtificialFoxx]

I have just upgraded from a single 8800gt to a 5850 and I do get a huge FPS boost in some games - however since the games I usually play ran well before I don't really notice much of a difference.

I bought mine when the prices were low, but now I would recommend waiting until you Need to upgrade as it isn't really a good time to buy graphics cards (supply shortage + Christmas).

Edit: I am using a 23" monitor @ 2048x1152