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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
CV #284049 12/28/09 03:11 PM
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5770 is pretty much the same as a 4870, which isn't that much faster than a 4850. Go with a 5850 (if you can find one) or, if Nvidia ever gets around to releasing it, their latest.


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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
Ken.C #284055 12/28/09 05:35 PM
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5850 is a significant jump in price. How would two 5770s compare against one 5850? I figured I'd start with one 5770 and get another if I really feel the need, but most likely I would get the single 5770 and then get a bigger step up later on when there's more to choose from.

Re: Windows 7 PC Build
CV #284057 12/28/09 05:54 PM
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Oh, I know it is--there's a reason I haven't bought one yet.

I'm not sure about the 5770s in crossfire--I'd have a look at anandtech.com and techreport.com for info on that. Crossfire's still something of a limited tech, though.


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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
Ken.C #284059 12/28/09 06:02 PM
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Hunh. Actually looks like the 5770 might be a bigger jump over the 4850 than I thought, and CF scores look really good at first glance.


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Ken.C #284063 12/28/09 06:15 PM
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Good news. Of course, there's still time before I get the video card. I figure that will be the last piece I buy.

Re: Windows 7 PC Build
CV #284065 12/28/09 06:17 PM
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Would you stop posting! How am I supposed to catch you let alone pass you!!!! ;\)


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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
jakewash #284066 12/28/09 06:22 PM
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Do as I do, grasshoppa. Never edit, always post again.

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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
jakewash #284070 12/28/09 07:08 PM
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 Originally Posted By: jakewash
Would you stop posting! How am I supposed to catch you let alone pass you!!!! ;\)


Stop giving me reasons to respond! Ha ha.

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CV #284087 12/28/09 09:08 PM
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Re: Windows 7 PC Build
pmbuko #284088 12/28/09 09:16 PM
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Crossfire technology has come a long way over the las couple of years. You can expect to get an 80% improvement in most games. I have two HD5850s, but only one in each of my PCs. I was lucky enough to get them when they first came out for $259 each, and they are head and shoulders above my old 8800GT (anywhere from 2x to 3x faster). Plus I was able to overclock each card by about 25%. The new ATI series of cards are really nice.


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