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    Upgrade/side grade from ATi 5870 1GB?

    My 5870 has one DVI port that's knackered so I currently run my two screens from single DVI and DP to DVI adapter. With that said I just got 3rd screen and the only port left on my card is HDMI which I would rather leave as is (cropped image due to 1920x1080 res etc.)

    So my question is - what's a good upgrade / side grade to current generation of GPUs? When 5870 was purchased 3 years ago I was heavily into gaming but nowdays its few hours a month at best. My list of requirements isn't terribly long i.e. whatever card I will end up with it needs to:

    1) Run 3 screens i.e. have 2 x DVI and DP port which I can convert to 3rd DVI,
    2) Be power efficient with performance equivalent to ATi 5850,
    3) Have quiet fan!


    What can you guys suggest? I was kinda looking at ATi 7790 but performance didn't quite match my expectations.


    Help!

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    Re: Upgrade/side grade from ATi 5870 1GB?

    get another 5870 and crossfire .. I still love mine and it does everything the 6xxx and 7xxx does ..
    atm im waiting for the 8xxx to come out and prob will buy the 8770

    or as I have said also looking for a 5870 cheap to xfire which should last another 2 yrs as most games arnt that intensive .. most play at very good fps .. and as I watercool heat an't a problem ..
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    Re: Upgrade/side grade from ATi 5870 1GB?

    What CPU and PSU do you have and what is your budget??

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    Re: Upgrade/side grade from ATi 5870 1GB?

    If the answer is in the £150 region then the 7850 or 660 would do you proud. And probably the 750Ti if/when it gets released.

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    Re: Upgrade/side grade from ATi 5870 1GB?

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    What CPU and PSU do you have and what is your budget??
    HX620 and I have no budget in mind. Whatever suits best I suppose...

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