New card for £150 – TOPS

[slipd]

Hey guys,

Looks like my 1gb powercolor 4870 is dying and will not be under warranty (bought in oct 2008) because as far as I remember, it's only got a 12 month guarantee on it

I'm a bit out of touch so I'm not really sure what to go for? £150 is my absolute top limit. Any suggestions?

Cheers!

 

[jigger]

Have a look around a few places have HD5830's for that money.

 

[jmp_78]

I don't personally think that the slight performance gain of a 5830 over a 4870 is really worth ~£160. You might be better off with a 5770?

Similar performance to the 4870, yet with DX11, lower power reqs, and cooler! ~£120 should get you a good 'un

 

[Cookeh]

The way I see it, you have two choices:
HD4890
HD5770

The former is a step up, but one back in terms of tech.
The latter is a lateral step, but one up in terms of tech.

 

[C64]

What size monitor do you have ? a 5770 will probably be struggling sooner or later down the line at 1920 res but you could add another when you have the spare cash to get 5870 performance for 2/3 the cost or less if you buy the second 5770 second hand.
Overall I would say get the 5770 when overclocked and they overclock easy as they stay so cool they aren't bad little cards.

 

[slipd]

Thanks guys!

@C64 - I'm currently on a 22" monitor running at 1680*1050

 

[C64]

5770 is fine for 22" perfect in fact.

 

[IKMS]

A lot of 5770 users will tell you that a 5770 works surprisingly well even at 1920 res.

 

[el Kuarlos]

I have a 5850, given it is overpowered for my system, a 5770 is a great choice.

 

[bells]

I would look for a 5830 if i was you at the price you mention as it is an upgrade afterall