Graphics compatibility

[ganesh]

Hello,

Am in dire need of a new graphics card after mine died a few weeks back, I just wanted to check that an ATI 5770 is going to be compatible with my ASUS P5N-E SLI motherboard.
My PSU should be fine as it's a Seasonic M12 600w If i remember right.

What say you chaps?

Thanks.

 

[Vekiq]

should be just fine m8

 

[ganesh]

Oh yes, also, is there a 5770 that is particularly good, or are they all much of a muchness?

 

[Vekiq]

Basic PCB design is more or less the same, there are versions that come preclocked slightly higher than standard an have slightly better cooling Sapphire vapor-x for example

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-222-SP

What i would look for is goodies they come with, bundled games and/or software and more importantly warranty and manufacturer RMA reputation should something go wrong. XFX for example look good in that area, you get 2 yr warranty and there is version with AvP bundeled

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-165-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-149-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-163-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

I ordered XFX 5870 this morning, seemed like best deal of all available

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-167-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1502

 

[ganesh]

Thanks for the advice bud, i think i'll get one of these ordered today.