Its yours now so no point crying about it
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The 5850 is a fine card you won't be disappointed in the performance.
The 5850 is a fine card you won't be disappointed in the performance.
Got a 5850..Will I regret it?
I have been wanting a 5870 horribly bad and always miss out on them by a couple minutes. I came upon the XFX Black Edition 5850 and ordered it as an impulse buy basically. After sleeping on it, I wanted to cancel it but waited too long and now it is headed my way. Should I send it back and wait for a 5870 or just be happy with the 5850? I don't exactly NEED a new video card, I just WANT one and have been drooling over the 5870 for weeks! I just don't think I'll be satisfied with the card until it is a 5870.. If it was the regular 5850 I wouldn't be questioning it as much, but considering the BE of it was $360 and still slower than the stock 5870 at $410...it seems like I made a mistake.
Someone please help me justify this decision
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Someone please help me justify this decision
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If you aren't concerned about the money, then its not a big deal. If you are .... I can give you a good list of reasons to return it lol
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I've been in the same boat. Stopped myself twice already from confirming order with a 5870 in my cart. Barely stopped myself.
I've been in the same boat. Stopped myself twice already from confirming order with a 5870 in my cart. Barely stopped myself.
5850 should be running any game on mostly any res for a while at least. i wouldnt worry about it
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I definitely have that motto which is why I will probably send back the 5850 because nobody has changed my mind well enough yet
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Originally Posted by pzyko80 its a fine card imo its just a matter of are you satisfied with the card knowing its limits or are you like many of us ocn members that have a "the best or bust motto" lol |
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I am happy w/ my 5850. i only payed $259.99 total to have my card shipped to me. it is running just fine
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Eats up every game I throw at it @ 1680x1050 max settings
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Coming from a 4870 that is going to be a pretty big step up. Not to mention these overclocked get right up next to the 5870. I think you'll be happy, screw the value.
Originally Posted by razorguy I have been wanting a 5870 horribly bad and always miss out on them by a couple minutes. I came upon the XFX Black Edition 5850 and ordered it as an impulse buy basically. After sleeping on it, I wanted to cancel it but waited too long and now it is headed my way. Should I send it back and wait for a 5870 or just be happy with the 5850? I don't exactly NEED a new video card, I just WANT one and have been drooling over the 5870 for weeks! I just don't think I'll be satisfied with the card until it is a 5870.. If it was the regular 5850 I wouldn't be questioning it as much, but considering the BE of it was $360 and still slower than the stock 5870 at $410...it seems like I made a mistake. Someone please help me justify this decision
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I went from a 4870 1gb to 5850. Great move and I'm excited for more games.
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I agree with Ch33z (even if he's a right-wing nut case
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) ... I'm much more interested in the 5850 myself (well, two of them actually) because at the same clocks (which is easily attainable from what I've seen) it's really only slightly slower than the 5870, and costs significantly less.
Suffice to say, I'd keep it if I'z you.
Suffice to say, I'd keep it if I'z you.
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Really? Is it really that demanding?
Originally Posted by sacmo77 I have 2 5850's CF BE and i did the dirt benchmark test today and everything was maxed out at 1920x1080 and i got avg 50 fps and no lower then 41 fps on my test. So I mean I gotta say they are truly worth the it. I am not mad, but I am going to upgrade to a 5970x2 come spring. |
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