[Mastiffman]

Hey Fellow OCN-ers,

I'm getting a ATI HD Radeon 5770 but I don't know which brand I should get. I do Know, for sure, that I want one with a shroud on it to blow the heated air out of the case...

I have had a few different manufacturers in the past with other cards, like MSI, XFX, etc... Both which were fine products.

Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance!

 

[ericeod]

ASUS and MSI seem to have the best OCing software, so I went with ASUS. But you can flash any reference board 5770 to an ASUS or MSI bios.

 

[xquisit]

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Originally Posted by ericeod ASUS and MSI seem to have the best OCing software, so I went with ASUS. But you can flash any reference board 5770 to an ASUS or MSI bios.

This is correct!

I went with XFX, because they were offering amazing combo deals!

I got two XFX 5770s for $320 brand new, and they have a great warranty!
*keep in mind they are $180 each*

 

[Mastiffman]

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Originally Posted by ericeod ASUS and MSI seem to have the best OCing software, so I went with ASUS. But you can flash any reference board 5770 to an ASUS or MSI bios.

Really? So I could pretty much just buy a Saphire, Diamond or any other 5770and flash the BIOS?

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Originally Posted by xquisit This is correct! I went with XFX, because they were offering amazing combo deals! I got two XFX 5770s for $280 brand new, and they have a great warranty! *keep in mind they are $180 each*

THAT's a heck of deal!?

Can you recommend that I shop anywhere specific?

 

[fencefeet]

newegg.com is pretty much the most awesomest retail website for computers EVAR.

hahaha no but really try searching for one there

also I too am a huge fan of XFX, lifetime warranties are always a big plus for me, and xfx gives you a double one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-447-_-Product

 

[candy_van]

Newegg, Mwave, eWiz, Zipzoomfly, NCIX, lol a lot.

To answer your question: Yes you can flash the BIOS of any card to Asus or MSI, however if you're not feeling squirrely it may be a better idea to just get them off the bat

 

[tanderson]

love this post, i am looking to get a 5770 here soon as well so thank you for asking and thanks for the answers guys, helps a lot!

 

[xquisit]

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Originally Posted by Mastiffman Really? So I could pretty much just buy a Saphire, Diamond or any other 5770and flash the BIOS? THAT's a heck of deal!? Can you recommend that I shop anywhere specific?

I bought the XFX /w a 965 125w (c3) for -15 off the combo

I bought the XFX /w a ModXStream 700w for -25 off the combo

@ Newegg

EDIT: I said I got them both for $280.. I ment to say $320!

 

[Mastiffman]

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Originally Posted by fencefeet newegg.com is pretty much the most awesomest retail website for computers EVAR. hahaha no but really try searching for one there also I too am a huge fan of XFX, lifetime warranties are always a big plus for me, and xfx gives you a double one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-447-_-Product

HA! It's cool! I like XFX too! Like that warm and fuzzy feel caused from the "Double" warrante, huh?

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Originally Posted by candy_van Newegg, Mwave, eWiz, Zipzoomfly, NCIX, lol a lot. To answer your question: Yes you can flash the BIOS of any card to Asus or MSI, however if you're not feeling squirrely it may be a better idea to just get them off the bat

Thanks, just wondered if someone might have a "Special" site up there sleeve or in their "Favorites".... Thanksthough! I will check it!

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Originally Posted by tanderson love this post, i am looking to get a 5770 here soon as well so thank you for asking and thanks for the answers guys, helps a lot!

Glad that it was common concern. I was tossing up the idea of a 4890 but i like the idea of less power consumption. Granted that it won't be a enough to buy another GFX in a year or two but it will still keep heat down in the case as well. This MSI 4870 I have is loud and Hot.

Kind of like my Wife! LOL

 

[Danman1280]

What do you guys think about powercolor???

 

[Mastiffman]

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Originally Posted by xquisit I bought the XFX /w a 965 125w (c3) for -15 off the combo I bought the XFX /w a ModXStream 700w for -25 off the combo @ Newegg EDIT: I said I got them both for $280.. I ment to say $320!

NICE! I already have my new C3 945 95w on the way and this card is all that I'm looking for... Unfortunately...

how do you like that C3? Any luck on Higher Ram Clocks?

 

[Mastiffman]

Which one should I get?

ASUS 5770

MSI 5770

XFX 5770

Saphire 5770

 

[Derp]

A bit off topic but i just wanted to give you a friendly warning you incase you didnt notice that you are spending money for a sidegrade, not an upgrade.

 

[Mastiffman]

Thanks But yes I know. It will run cooler and consume a little less power. Only need one 6 pin instead of 2 like the 4870 that I just sold and dropped offf tonight to the Buyer.

So right now I have a XFX 7900gs in right 480Mhz 256mb 256bit... lol

So any suggestions?

EDIT:

Order an Asus 5770. Figured that I will sell it before the warrantee is up or get another one. Also won't have to worry about flashing the BIOS for OCing purposes.

Thanks guys for all of your input... It was appreciated.

 

[tanderson]

glad you finally found one, think ill be ordering one here next week or going to fry's/microcenter to pick one up.
and nice wife comment

 

[H4rd5tyl3]

XFX all the way, best warranty ever!

 

[trexxcrap]

i just ordered a his one off newegg because they were offering 5 dollars off and free shipping. it came out to 160.00

im so stoked cause after xmas ill get another one and the performace will be better than a 5850, direct x 11, low power, and runs cool. all around win win for me.

 

[dixson01974]

Quote:

Originally Posted by xquisit This is correct! I went with XFX, because they were offering amazing combo deals! I got two XFX 5770s for $320 brand new, and they have a great warranty! *keep in mind they are $180 each*

I got the best deal 2 sapphire HD5770 for free.

 

[Lord Xeb]

The Asus cards are great! Got myself one

 

[xquisit]

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Originally Posted by Mastiffman NICE! I already have my new C3 945 95w on the way and this card is all that I'm looking for... Unfortunately... how do you like that C3? Any luck on Higher Ram Clocks?

Waiting on my H50 water-cooler for my CPU, and waiting to buy some AMD brackets...looks like newegg will not include them in the purchase. :swearing: