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Posted by: TopWargamer
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Posted by: AaronG67
Posted by: TopWargamer
Posted by: AaronG67
Okay, I can either buy a 6850, and wait a while, then buy another or I can buy another 5770 and crossfire them right now, before buying two 6850's down the line.
Which would be better, two 5770s or one 6850?
(Assuming I'm aiming for higher settings in gaming)
A single 6850 is almost as good as crossfire 5770's. I used Pasmark's GPU benchmarks list to figure this out. Search up the 5770, and then up the numbers (I just pay attention to the first number really), and then look up the 6850, and then compare your results.
I say buy a 6850 now, and then buy another down the line. Thanks, I was wrong anyway, I'd be crossing two 5570s, so looks like I'm heading for the 6850.
Make sure you have the power
At least 700-800 watts
He can use the Newegg power supply calculator to figure that one out. I don't think you need 700-800 watts though. I think that's a bit over-kill for a 6850.
If he's getting 2 cards, he's going to waste money buying 2 PSUs, and PSU's will only use as much power as the computer needs.
PSUs aren't the cheapest of components, and it would be wise to invest in a larger one than to invest in a weaker one while you're running a single card setup then going for two, but then realizing you either lack the power for it or is right at the edge of what the PSU can provide.
[Edited on 07.01.2012 4:55 PM PDT]