Upgrade time :)

[Sgt_Pepper]

I currently have a 5870 but would like to upgrade for BF3.

The 5870 just fits my antec case with 1cm to spare, so i'm looking for a step up in performance but the card would need to be the same length or shorter.

I have an Enermax galaxy 850 psu so power isnt a problem,
I cant Xfire or Sli because my soundcard is in the way.
I game at 1680x1050
I have an i7 920 stock but will probly OC for BF3

What cards should i be looking at
cheers guys

 

[Sgt_Pepper]

no need to upgrade

I've not had a new gfx card for ages and now I have a a spending itch that wont go away also I just want loads of FPS.

You will have to go Nvidia then, advise 570 or 560 - a 580 is overkill for that rez

So all the Nvidia's are shorter, and all ATi are longer.
My first thought was 580/6970 but was unsure on length or performance compared with each other and the 5870.

(doesn't overkill just mean more FPS)


EDIT: also if i was to go for one of the better cards what type of OC would i need on my CPU to stop it bottlenecking

 

[Sgt_Pepper]

The prob with getting a new monitor, say 24" @ 1920x1080, is then i'll deffo need a better card so £400 then turns into £700.

I love my Antec so a new case is a big nono.
I never Overclock my CPU, it just doesn't interest me, but I don't mind pushing it up if it's bottlenecking my card whilst playin games.

I just want BF3 to run FAST and beautiful.