The ATI Radeon 5XXX Thread

**Mr. K6** · 09-22-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by F.stop

interesting what this thing can do, wonder whats the real world heat output of a single card. toasty ok or hot hot

Looks to be similar to a 4890, so not bad at all

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Thanks to everyone posting reviews. Tough to make a call though, these numbers seem to be all over the place. Is it drivers?

**tkrushing** · 09-22-2009, 05:27 PM

Got one up guys = )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102856

**Unoid** · 09-22-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by tajoh111

Performance per watt is what is the most impressive. OBR and Benchzoner were right on the dot, generally slower than the gtx 295 but it can catch up to the 295 with enough resolution and enough AA enabled.

Performance doesn't impress me those that much because this would lose to cf4890s, because in half the cases its losing to cf4870s. Sure it could be drivers, but since this is rv7xx on steroids, I expected good performance from the get go.

However if a gt300 does exist I can see it slaughtering the 5870, and even if it is a couple hundred dollars more, it might be worth it.

eyefinity? DX11? No need of relying ond rivers to optimize for SLI in games?

**Sadasius** · 09-22-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. K6

Looks to be similar to a 4890, so not bad at all

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Thanks to everyone posting reviews. Tough to make a call though, these numbers seem to be all over the place. Is it drivers?

It's always drivers when they first launch, then they progressively better. Judging the performance at launch so far it is pretty impressive. I am awaiting HEMLOCK!!!

**unkn0wnhacka** · 09-22-2009, 05:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102856

**TheSynth** · 09-22-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by tkrushing

Got one up guys = )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102856

Ahh, ya beat me to it.

I'm not biting on that one. I think I'll wait for 2gb.

**jaredpace** · 09-22-2009, 05:39 PM

hardocp tearing it up like piranhas
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3107/ordere.png

**unkn0wnhacka** · 09-22-2009, 05:41 PM

lol

**bloodbanger** · 09-22-2009, 05:41 PM

So,how much faster is this card when you compare it to a 8800Ultra??I only see comparison charts with a 285/295 or 4870's....

**Kylzer** · 09-22-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by bloodbanger

So,how much faster is this card when you compare it to a 8800Ultra??I only see comparison charts with a 285/295 or 4870's....

About 4 times faster roughly.

**cky2k6** · 09-22-2009, 06:00 PM

thats caue 8800 ultra is 2 generations old... it'd be like comparing an x800 to a 2900. its around the speed of a 9800gtx, a bit faster, so like 3/5 of a gtx 260?

**Soultaker52** · 09-22-2009, 06:03 PM

So tempted on that sapphire card. SO tempted. I'm going to hold out for an XFX though, I want that lifetime warranty.

**iandh** · 09-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Soultaker52

So tempted on that sapphire card. SO tempted. I'm going to hold out for an XFX though, I want that lifetime warranty.

Yeah, I was going to also, but I realized that the XFX cards will probably cost about 10% more, and may not be out for another week or two.

OTOH They may be in stock in 2 hrs, but my gut tells me no.

I plan on upgrading to either a 2Gb 5870 or 5890 well within the warranty on the Sapphire, so I went ahead and ordered one.

**Absolute 0** · 09-22-2009, 06:18 PM

Just watched them hit backorder status, literally right before my eyes. I refreshed the page after about 3 minutes, and it went to "auto notify" at Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...02856&Tpk=5870

**railmeat** · 09-22-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by rkgriffin

I am in the process of building a new rig and the only piece I don't have now is a video card. Been waiting a week for the 5850 but starting to think if it is worth $300 since I only game at max 1920x1200. Would picking up one of the current cheaper ATI or nVidia options be the best move?

I am starting to lean towards a 275 with a cheap physx card or a 4890. What do you guys think?

wait for the gtx 300 or 5870x2...sit tight.no other card needed with either of those options.

**Jowy Atreides** · 09-22-2009, 06:36 PM

review with DX9 and DX10 benchies

good macguffin

http://www.translate.google.com/tran...istory_state0=

**Kylzer** · 09-22-2009, 06:41 PM

Anyone found them in the uk yet ?

i'm at work ready to order lol.

**bloodbanger** · 09-22-2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by railmeat

wait for the gtx 300 or 5870x2...sit tight.no other card needed with either of those options.

Why would these cards be better?He states he games at max 1920X1200.So i guess these cards are overkill?

**Chickenfeed** · 09-22-2009, 06:52 PM

I couldn't call those as overkill for 1920x1200. There are many times where I wish my 4870x2 had more juice at this resolution. The 5870x2 and GT300 should allow for higher IQ at this resolution and or higher performance.

It really depends what games you play, what kind of IQ settings you would like to be able to play with, your budget, power supply, case and finally your personal definition of acceptable performance. All these things should be considered before making any judgments.

Now I'm not saying a single 5870 would be a slouch at 1920x1200 but for me It would fail to impress given I've been using an X2 for the last year. I'd have to say it partly depends on where you are coming from as well. Someone upgrading a system that is a few year old will obviously be blown away where as someone who upgrades generation to generation won't be ( not nearly as much at least )

My personal advice would be that for 1680x1050 or lower, a single 5870 will do fine for the next 12 months ( this including current and upcoming titles ) However if you intend to run everything at 1920x1200+ with high IQ / settings, your likely looking at crossfire / SLI. Using the GTX 280 / 4870 as historic evidence, I think this is a fair assumption ( being that there are games out now that I feel don't run well enough on a single 280 / 4870 at 1920x1200)

**Kylzer** · 09-22-2009, 06:56 PM

I'm going from a 8800GS will i see a performance increase?

**Chickenfeed** · 09-22-2009, 06:59 PM

I'm assuming your joking right?

If not, you obviously will given you will be running at a modest resolution and have the system and cpu to back it up ( eg decently clocked Core 2 / Phenom II or better )

**unkn0wnhacka** · 09-22-2009, 07:08 PM

the 1gb's are $379? i thought the 2gb's were $399

wtf

**ryan92084** · 09-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by unkn0wnhacka

the 1gb's are $379? i thought the 2gb's were $399

wtf

give it time for the instant rebates to roll in. the 4870's started to go below msrp very quickly.

**Kylzer** · 09-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Chickenfeed

I'm assuming your joking right?

If not, you obviously will given you will be running at a modest resolution and have the system and cpu to back it up ( eg decently clocked Core 2 / Phenom II or better )

Yes I'm joking

man just wana order it and be done with it

1920x1080 is just fail with my GS