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2/11/12 at 8:53am
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I was thinking of saving for a 7850 but I saw a 6850 today for £90 which seems like a great deal. Its the asus direct cu version http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-269-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1866 . Its listed as pre-order (confused as to why considering the cards been out for around a year) and that it will be in stock on the 20th. So my question is should I get this or wait for 7850. I know the 7850 will be more powerful but it will probably cost about double the price. So whats peoples thoughts?
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post #2 of 14
2/12/12 at 3:28am
the 20th is only 10 days away from the rumored March HD 78x0 release, might as well wait and see.
I think you'll be much happier if you waited.
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post #3 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:02am
is that 6850 for that A8?
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post #4 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:09am
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Originally Posted by Xiphos View Post

the 20th is only 10 days away from the rumored March HD 78x0 release, might as well wait and see.
I think you'll be much happier if you waited.

The 78xx's wont be released until March.
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post #5 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:23am
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is that 6850 for that A8?

Yep, the integrated graphics have done for now but I think its time to get something more powerful. I will also be buying a more powerful cpu cooler to overclock with and stop any bottlenecks.
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post #6 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:49am
I´d sell that and get A8-3870K and OC it with Corsair A70/Cooler master v6 gt/Corsair h60 and select HD 6850
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post #7 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:50am
Rumor: The 7770 is about to launch in the next week (or so) and is expected in some reports to have similar performance to the 6850 with a significant reduction in power usage. I'd wait.
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post #8 of 14
2/12/12 at 6:55am
HD 7770 probably performs like HD 6790/6850
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post #9 of 14
2/12/12 at 7:01am
Wait for the 7850/7770.
Even if you don't want them they should drop the prices on the 6XXX series cards a little.
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2/12/12 at 7:02am
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Just found this http://videocardz.com/30546/amd-radeon-hd-7770-and-7750-final-specification-and-release-date the 7750 is rumoured to have a 55w power draw. Thats less than half of a 6850. Does this mean I could crossfire them on a 430 watt psu? drool.gif
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