Why HD5850?

[vhirvela]

I just got HD5850 saphire vesion. And I was wondering why others got HD5850 over other cards?

I mean I clearly have a reason but would not mind hearing yours!

Also post test scores HD5850 against others!

Is Saphire version just weaker than other hd5850's alteast txh?

 

[bigsharn]

I'll probably be going 5850, for he pure and simple reason that I can't justify £100 extra on a 5870, and it's bound to be cheaper than Fermi

Still waiting until Fermi though

 

[SfnX]

well people need a decent upgrade from say an 8800gt- or so. but img onna wait for fermi, but first getin core i5

 

[Jabbs]

The main pull for me of the 58** series is the low idle power consumption, its a fast card also and has dx11 on but it was the low idle power that made my decision.

 

[OCP]

well i came from a 4870 to a 5870 and the differences in my games are noticable.

 

[Martini1991]

He's asking why you picked brand...

 

[Jabbs]

I picked what was first in on Pre-order simple as, i got a Sapphire.

 

[scorchisio]

i got a sapphire because they were in stock and none of the others were

 

[QwaF]

I picked which ever was in stock.. in this case, i got two XFX 5850's. They're all pretty much the same card at the moment.

 

[reflux]

I impulse bought a VTX because I had a crap week and OCUK had 5 in stock on the Friday so I grabbed one before they all disappeared.

 

[fish99]

Is Saphire version just weaker than other hd5850's alteast txh?

Why would the Saphire version be weaker, I mean all the 3rd party manufacturer does is stick a label on it. Saphire cards come off the same production line as all the others.

 

[Greebo]

I got the Sapphire cause it was in stock and at least it has a decent warranty and came with all the extra bits.

For those reasons I wouldn't have got a powercolor.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

I went for the Sapphire as they are a quality brand, and you get a good selection of extras with them, like cables, games etc....