[LivingWeapon]

ok should I get 2 xfx 5850 black editions or 2 asus 5870 v2 or 1 any kind 5970

 

[stupidcha]

get 2 5850s and flash them with the 5870 bios and call it a day

the 5970 is not worth it right now and the 5870 and 5850 differences are minimal

 

[LivingWeapon]

r u sure and y change bios

 

[stupidcha]

if you change the bios you can have them run at the 5870 clocks(faster) and then overclock them some more

 

[Nexus6]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingWeapon r u sure and y change bios

You flash the 5850 with a 5870 BIOS and it'll run like a 5870.

 

[LivingWeapon]

cant u just oc it

 

[LivingWeapon]

or does it work better with the bios

 

[stupidcha]

it works better with the bios

5850 + flash = 5870

 

[LivingWeapon]

which 5870 bio and y not either of my other choices

 

[stupidcha]

you save more money that way

if you have unlimited money go buy 2 5970

if not just get 2 5850s

 

[WannaBeOCer]

Where are you buying a Black Edition from? I can't find any reference XFX cards only the new ZAFC/ZAFV models.

 

[LivingWeapon]

ok sry I was just listing my choices

 

[WannaBeOCer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingWeapon ok sry I was just listing my choices

Oh, haha anyway 2 Reference Visiontek 5850's http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...083&CatId=3669 or a single 5970 are the best two options. 13.2% cashback http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?...scope=cashback !

 

[LivingWeapon]

thx and where im getting the black edition is secret

 

[Hy3RiD]

2x 5870

 

[Lune]

if I were you I would buy a 5970 plus http://www.arctic-cooling.com/websho...th=2&shop_id=1 and overclock like crazy.

 

[rhiridflaidd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus6 You flash the 5850 with a 5870 BIOS and it'll run like a 5870.

You flash the 5850 with a 5870 BIOS and it'll run like a 5870.

No it wont. 1440 vs 1600 shaders.

So not a massive difference, but a difference.

In addition the better 5870's have better voltage regulators, so might well be more likely to hit 1ghz.

No point flashing the BIOS without good reason - BIOS flashing does nothing that a straight overclock can't do. (except get rid of the OC software)

 

[LivingWeapon]

oh ok thx