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Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity Edition Spotted

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Im talking about both Ati and Nvidia, theres really no point in getting this since in about a couple weeks there will be rumors about the next series of cards coming and there tech specs. It gets old and tiring when you try and work your way up to buying the ''top tier'' cards, cause every card that comes out only lasts a couple months on the market and gets phased out.(which was a main factor in why my interest in hardware went way down). I probably sound like a broken record, but its a serious issues for me.

you dont have to pay a premium for a 5870 X2 or 5890 assuming they coming out with them. just get the 5870 1GB series and keep it for a year to get your money's worth. I played Crysis on my 4870 1GB @1900x1200 with decent settings. I also had my 3870 for a year so I am sure the 5870 1GB will do just fine for upcoming titles
 

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If you keep thinking about what's next, you won't be able to enjoy what's out now..

But the problem is if whats next is always coming out every month, its very discouraging when you just bought what you thought was ''the best''. I can't stand buying a card and two weeks later there are rumors/tech specs of the next series of cards.

Crazy thing is thinking about the 68xx range will it be double of what the 58xx is.. Which to me is going kick ass if it turns out that way..

Good point, i guess if it makes a bigger difference then its predecessor, then it would be a good time to upgrade. Only problem i have it that it shouldn't be every year, i want be able to keep a card for like 5 years. But i know thats never going to happen (considering tech comes and goes fast). As a gamer, i think thats why i am moving towards consoles a bit more, just a simple base system that lasts for 10 years and all i have to do is buy games for it.(tho i still love PC hardware)
 

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But the problem is if whats next is always coming out every month, its very discouraging when you just bought what you thought was ''the best''. I can't stand buying a card and two weeks later there are rumors/tech specs of the next series of cards.



Good point, i guess if it makes a bigger difference then its predecessor, then it would be a good time to upgrade. Only problem i have it that it shouldn't be every year, i want be able to keep a card for like 5 years. But i know thats never going to happen (considering tech comes and goes fast). As a gamer, i think thats why i am moving towards consoles a bit more, just a simple base system that lasts for 10 years and all i have to do is buy games for it.(tho i still love PC hardware)

Same here, like hell i got a xbox 5 year ago and hardly used it and got the new PS3 and played the hell out of it and it'll cost less to play games on than a PC. Even with just a PS3 you can still visit TPU :).

Thinking of a new card around feb time depending on whats new and such. Whole system haul in 2011 which means the cost will be much higher than the PS3 will ever be lol.

All though wish i could find a better second hand shop as Gamestop sucks lol.. Even more so with them fading out EB.

And with Batman AA being on the PS3 with with exclusive content i just might get it for the PS3 ^^. And at the same time save on the electric bill too lol.
 

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it isnt just about having a gaming machine to many gamers because they are enthusiasts as well. it is exciting when you get to take the latest technology and install it into your own rig. I used to exclusively game on consoles until I became an enthusiast and now I dont own a console. I dont get satisfaction out of seeing the same old box every day. I choose to pay a premium to quench my need to upgrade and see how well it will perform

also, I write off the extra cost as my PC being utilized for everything I do. from banking, ripping/listening to music, storing media, watching movies and gaming- it does it all. the more I upgrade the better it performs
 

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it isnt just about having a gaming machine to many gamers because they are enthusiasts as well. it is exciting when you get to take the latest technology and install it into your own rig. I used to exclusively game on consoles until I became an enthusiast and now I dont own a console. I dont get satisfaction out of seeing the same old box every day. I choose to pay a premium to quench my need to upgrade and see how well it will perform

also, I write off the extra cost as my PC being utilized for everything I do. from banking, ripping/listening to music, storing media, watching movies and gaming- it does it all. the more I upgrade the better it performs

If i had the money, trust me i would be a huge upgrader. I LOVE getting new hardware to play with and i love installing it and seeing how it runs and everything. But as a gamer, consoles just look like the viable option, i dont care if it don't have the 16x AA or the uber frames.(consoles already offer fairly photo realistic graphics) I just want to game. I will always have a PC tho, as there are some games i just need it to play( Half life 2 Episode 3). I just don't see the point in upgrading anymore for the things i do (lots of gaming, internet), im tired of wondering if a game i want is going to run well or not just.
 
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My upgrade cycle is 3 years. I just got my GTX 260, so I plan on sticking with it, through thick or thin until 2011. I also never buy the most powerful cards, always the "bang for your buck" card, but that is me. Consoles are cool too, but I just prefer my PC if for nothing else than it does like 10 things for me other than gaming, saving me money on what I would have spent on a stereo, TiVo, TV series, etc. So I like to thing overall cost is balanced out.
 
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cod4 looks like crap on the 360 compared to the PC
that is with all the eye candy
 

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i just seen COD5 on XB and it looks like garbage, sorry my System with a R1950 Pro still makes the game look better
 

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cod4 looks like crap on the 360 compared to the PC
that is with all the eye candy

Both look great IMO. PC has a tiny advantage in some areas(like more AA), but nothing earth shatteringly different that makes the 360 version look horrible.
 
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I cant afford a ps3, I have spent too much on Hardware this year:p I went from a E6750 rig to a E8500 to an i7 all in one year :p.
 
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Both look great IMO. PC has a tiny advantage in some areas(like more AA), but nothing earth shatteringly different that makes the 360 version look horrible.

the textures look like crap on xbox
and also particles and effects..
looks like crap on XBox
 

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Don't you think 2gig version would be a better bet, unless you game at less than 1900 x 1200?

You really don't need the 2GB version considering not many games actually utilize all of it, but 2GB is still great to have onboard in general.
 
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