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roblin
Aug 2, 2010, 08:47 AM
My old 8800 is getting way too noisy. I have a 2600 I can use for osx(which I seldom use :( ) so I decided I have no need for a mac compatible card but one would be nice.

Looking for suggestions which one to buy. Usually work with 2d-applications, but sometimes play some games like SC2, D3, DA, AC etc in 2560x1600. Want a quiet card and would prefer a low consumption card. Where is the sweetspot right now?

This one for ~$150?
PowerColor Radeon HD5750 SCS3 HDMI DisplayPort Dual-DVI 1GB

http://www.prisjakt.nu/bilder/bild.php?p=517800&type=standard&size=800&.jpg

or go for the 5850?



SwizzlePizzle
Aug 2, 2010, 01:50 PM
Why not 5770?

roblin
Aug 2, 2010, 03:03 PM
Why not 5770?

yeah why not? :)

is 5770 the sweetspot right now?

thermodynamic
Aug 2, 2010, 04:59 PM
My old 8800 is getting way too noisy. I have a 2600 I can use for osx(which I seldom use :( ) so I decided I have no need for a mac compatible card but one would be nice.

Looking for suggestions which one to buy. Usually work with 2d-applications, but sometimes play some games like SC2, D3, DA, AC etc in 2560x1600. Want a quiet card and would prefer a low consumption card. Where is the sweetspot right now?

This one for ~$150?
PowerColor Radeon HD5750 SCS3 HDMI DisplayPort Dual-DVI 1GB

http://www.prisjakt.nu/bilder/bild.php?p=517800&type=standard&size=800&.jpg

or go for the 5850?

Get a used 4870 (or refurb; the 5770 performs no better and will cost more) or get a 5870 once they come out for the MP.

I'm excited for the 5870 to come out a la carte...