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Old March 15, 2010, 04:29 PM
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I'am debating what to get a second 5850 or a SSD. This is extra money so i can do whatever i'am please with, about 350$..
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Old March 15, 2010, 04:48 PM
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If you don't play at extreme resolutions, i would go for an SSD because it will improve the overall computing experience. But if you are not satisfied with your current performance get the 5850 :)
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Old March 15, 2010, 05:27 PM
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Unless you want really smooth gaming in full Eyefinity, its not worth going another 5850.
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X2 to above posts. I'd grab the SSD for sure.
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Old March 15, 2010, 05:33 PM
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yup ssd on eof best upgrades you can do IMHO
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Id get an Intel X25-M gen 2 for about $250....and pocket the rest. Unless you are a hardcore gamer and game at very high res w/ all the eye candy.... go for the SSD.

BUT I am just a wee bit biased :)~
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Yeah, you'd definitely get more of a benefit from getting an SSD.
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Old March 15, 2010, 05:56 PM
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Thanks guys, well SSD it will then :)
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Old March 15, 2010, 06:03 PM
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I'd say it really depends on the kind of performance you're getting from that 5850 right now at your resolutions, but if you're happy with the performance, a $350 SSD will be a big boost to the system...at least it'll likely make it feel a lot faster than that extra 5850 would.
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