Comment Thread for AMD HD 7870 & HD 7850 Review

[great_big_abyss]

Originally Posted by ern88

I am really thinking on retiring my HD5850 and get the HD7870. The price for HD7870 is the same price I paid for my HD5850. Looks like a really nice upgrade path. Plus I am going to get a new 22" monitor 1920 x 1080. to replace my 22" 1650 x 1050 monitor. Do you guys think the 7870 would be a nice upgrade from my 5850?

I think it would be a great upgrade. $350 (count on closer to $400 actual retail) might be a little steep. Based on what my 5830 did, you're currently getting decent performance out of your 5850. I would hold off a couple of months, at least until the equivalent kepler is launched, and see if prices come down a bit.

[ern88]

Ya, I think I will wait till Nvidia brings out their new line up. Maybe prices will dip a bit. I think ill still get a new monitor though.

[Mena]

I found a site that has the brands. Personally i prefer the XFX brand but that Gigabyte looks cool and quiet.



MSI, PowerColor, Club3D, HIS, Gigabyte, XFX, Sapphire and ASUS Radeon HD 7870 and 7850 Pictured < VideoCardz.com >

[16eiverse]

7870 vs 6950 vs 7950, which has the most bang for your buck ? sorry for going a bit off topic.

[great_big_abyss]

Originally Posted by 16eiverse

7870 vs 6950 vs 7950, which has the most bang for your buck ? sorry for going a bit off topic.

7870 is currently best bang for the buck. Still not a good deal right now, but of the three cards you mentioned, I think it's the best.