second hand 4870x2 or new 5850?

[manbearpig]

they are both about the same price, whats better?

 

[kylew]

The X2 is faster, the 5850 has more features, more modern, far lower power and will most likely last longer.

Bad time to buy currently though I think. There's been some hinting at the "5870X2" which could well change current 58XX prices.

 

[Rambo2683]

I was in the same boat just before the 5850 came out.
Went for the 4870x2 and glad I did. Runs everything flawlessly
The 4870x2 is faster than a 5870, but the cards have other benefits as stated above, albiet, being 'more modern' isn't one of them . It's up to you what your requirements are.

 

[marc512]

i read there might be £60 off the 58** if ATI bring out the 5870x2 ( 5970 ) or nvidia release there cards earlier

 

[johnerz]

I doubt there will be a price drop this side of Xmas, as NV are delaying there latest and greatest.
I would say the 4870X2 we have one here its a monster and at the price of the 5850 a bargin

 

[Disjunto]

if you can find an x2 cheap enough, grab one, unless you think you'll be getting a second 5850 at some point

 

[arc@css]

4870X2 - More powerful and will run dx9 games considerably better / possibly dx10.1 on vista though not totally sure about 10.1 but 'think' I might be right there.

5850 - Less power consumption, less heat output, less noise and also dx11. Overclocks much, much better.

Me personally, I would wait for a few weeks or so and then buy a 5850.


Edit : You could always go down the path of crossfiring 5770's.

 

[manbearpig]

i think i will have to live without a decent graphics card for a few weeks, i will wait for the 5850. thanks everyone

 

[Fledge]

i read there might be £60 off the 58** if ATI bring out the 5870x2 ( 5970 ) or nvidia release there cards earlier

You just made my day

 

[chaparral]

they are both about the same price, whats better?

People have been selling there Secondhand 4870x2 for £160..........A 5850 costs a lot more then that