5850 or 6870 ?

[WhDemon]

I can have them for the same price.

 

[hallowed_dragon]

6870 all the way. There is no reason in the world not to get the 6870 if they are the same price.

 

[MrC4]

I own both and the 6870 is quite a bit faster in most of my games. Get the 6870!

 

[jhatfie]

Agreed 6870 is better for the same price. I have seen a few 5850's in the $175 range lately after rebate which is a great deal though.

 

[Mr. K6]

5850 if you're an overclocker, 6870 is you're not.

 

[ArbY]

6870 for all the reasons stated above plus the additional performance you'd gain if you were to add a second card, versus doing so with a 5850.

 

[WhDemon]

Thanks. I have it in my hands right now

 

[exlink]

Good choice on the 6870. It performs between a 5850 and 5870 so it would be the logical choice if they could be both had at the same price.