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Help choosing a 5850.

martinmsj

martinmsj

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I have this order on hold because of a CC issue. Now that it is resolved I have a issue.

I was set to order this one.
PowerColor ACS+ 5850

The review can be found here/
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/03/14/powercolor_pcs_hd5870_hd5850_video_card_review/

This was such a buzz kill. I loved how the 5850 compared to my GTX 275 in terms of power consumption.

The issue the order has a promo code which the rep refuses to reapply to a new card because it expired. Right no I'd be paying 287.55 shipped.

Now I'm considering taking a risk (and doing some power testing with it) on this one from Gigabyte.
Gigabyte

or a standard one. Regardless they'll be 299 for the Gigabyte or 299.99 + shipping for any other.

(Short Version)
Options are:
Gigabyte for 299.99 Shipped.

PowerColor ACS+ 5850 for 287.55 Shipped.

Standard 5850 299.99 + shipping.

Thoughts?


Someone help me make up my mind.
 
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i would go for the Gigabyte. Box says it is Ultra Durable so better components etc.. appears to have a pretty solid cooling system (heatsink appears larger/longer than the PCS). and stocked OCed..
 
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