Nah, you should be just fine with either of those cards. Especially if you go to 4GB of RAM too.
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The 5850 would be a great purchase, IMO. I still thinks it's a great deal despite the recent retail price hikes. I've been thinking about a 5850 for comp #1, but I'm just not ready yet as my current cards still handle everything I need them to.
Originally Posted by gill  Well I haven't upgraded for about 2 years now, so I i think its time for me to get a new graphics card. Question is - Will a 5850 or 5870 be a waste with my current setup? I'll probably upgrade my RAM too and get 4GB, but will my CPU bottleneck too much? Cheers, Gill. |
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Oh yeah. Any decent 500w should do the trick with these cards (single only). You could also easily crossfire a pair of 5770's (if your board supports Crossfire).
Originally Posted by gill Ah good, I was thinking it would be OK considering the overclock on the CPU. One more question - power. Will my current power supply be able to supply enough juice? |
I would grab a 5850, then look at a Q9550. Your PSU should power all that fine, as long as you don't crossfire. 4gb ram will help with multitasking, minimal with gaming
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He would need a new board as well..
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Originally Posted by pioneerisloud Oh yeah. Any decent 500w should do the trick with these cards (single only). You could also easily crossfire a pair of 5770's (if your board supports Crossfire). |
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