Opinions wanted?

[Strepsils]

Hey all, I am going to be purchasing either a msi gtx cyclone 1gb (£130)or a sapphire hd 5850 (£138), would you say the hd 5850 is worth the 8 pounds difference?

 

[Ezyryder]

This is quite good too...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-187-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1866

 

[Strepsils]

10 pounds difference however, and how would it compare to a gtx 460, overclocking wise?

 

[Skellig]

10 pounds difference however, and how would it compare to a gtx 460, overclocking wise?

I believe the 460 has a higher overclocking rate but huge power draw that comes with it.

Both are loud when o/c'ed

 

[Ezyryder]

At stock the 5850 is faster than the 460. The 460 overclocks well though.

If it is the 5850 Vapour from Saphire I would go for that though as the cooler for that is super quiet and the 5850 are no slouch at overclocking.

 

[Skellig]

Oops. Was referring to the 6850 vs Cyclone 460.

 

[Strepsils]

I'll probably just throw them all into a hat and give it a good shake! buy whatever one gets pulled out

 

[Ezyryder]

to be honest, all of them will do and the prices are great

 

[Cythx]

I believe the 460 has a higher overclocking rate but huge power draw that comes with it.

Both are loud when o/c'ed

My OC'd and OV'd GFX 460 sits at 40% 24/7 even on full load.