5970 / 5870 / 5850

[Brazen]

I'm working on a new gaming system build and am trying to decide on a video card.

I'd like to have the ability to do an Eyefinity 3 monitor setup at some point and believe all three cards offer that option.

The 5970's aren't exactly readily available right now (not sure when they will be) so I'm debating waiting on the 5970 or going with the 5870 or 5850 now and adding a second card later.

Any suggestions? Which is the better card of my other two options - 5870 or 5850? Should I just wait on the 5970's to become available and if so when is that expected to be?

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

THANK YOU

 

[nomu]

5970s are available throughout the week in windows of 5-25 minutes. Your best friend: http://www.nowinstock.net

 

[PS3]

I'd go with the 5850.