Replacing Radeon HD 5770

[ShadePopping]

Newegg.ca - XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
is my current and old card, I'm trying to find something under the $200 price range again with better performance... also, the card should preferably be the same size lengthwise.... (8.5") I can probably jam in a 9.2" card..

 

[Maguscreed]

I guess a 6850 would be a noticeable improvement, though not a earth shattering one.
Meeting the 200 bucks or less is kind of hard as most the performance series cards are 300+
I would probably go with this one
Newegg.com - XFX HD-685X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
It comes with dirt 3 as well.

The biggest difference between the two cards is the 6 series handles dx11 much better.
Though even a 5850 would be a noticeable step up from the 5770, it's just not really a gamer's card.

Actually come to think of it, you can get the 6870 for basically the same money right now so might as well spend the extra 20 bucks plus this one has a 30 dollar rebate actually making it the cheaper of the two.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506&cm_re=6870-_-14-150-506-_-Product

and it has more stream processors which means less choking when shaders or light maps get intense.
It's still not the enthusiast level card, but it's more than adequate to play anything on the market right now.

 

[ShadePopping]

Now the question is, will it fit?

 

[Maguscreed]

You'll need to measure it is longer
10.3" x 4.4" x 1.5"

What I did in my friends case was cut out one of the drive bays, since he wasn't using it anyway.
Bought another 4 inches or so for graphics card
What case do you have?

 

[ShadePopping]

I shall take my bets on it fitting..., it should since the powersupply ports are off to the side than infront... if all else fails I can just move one of my hdds...

 

[Maguscreed]

Yeah, I honestly think it's about the best you'll do for the money, you may want to wait on another opinion though as I'm a bit behind the times when it comes to nvidia options in the price range.

I'm assuming you want ATI though since you apparently have crossfire capability.

edit: even in a worst case scenario a pair of tin snips will cut out a drive bay no problem.

 

[ShadePopping]

I'll go take a picture.... maybe that should help XD

It's a thermal take m9


edit: I just realized that my sata cords are pressing agaisnt the card (no space)... looks like I'll have to end up taking out one of my 300gbs

 

[ShadePopping]

I probably won't end up using crossfire but.. I have never been a fan of nvidia so yup, ATI indeed.

 

[Maguscreed]

nah I know that thermaltake you have it's one of those where the drive bays are all one piece that covers the entire front of the case
I'm not a huge fan of that design the ones with the detachable bottom two bays seem easier to work with.

 

[bobkn]

I'll go take a picture.... maybe that should help XD

It's a thermal take m9


edit: I just realized that my sata cords are pressing agaisnt the card (no space)... looks like I'll have to end up taking out one of my 300gbs

Thermaltakeusa » Thermaltakeusa » M9 : M9 VI1000BWS

Q: What is the longest graphics card that may be used with this chassis?A: This chassis will fit a video card that is no longer than 9.6".Q: What is the longest graphics card that may be used with this chassis?A: This chassis will fit a video card that is no longer than 9.6".
Q: What is the longest graphics card that may be used with this chassis?A: This chassis will fit a video card that is no longer than 9.6".
Q: What is the longest graphics card that may be used with this chassis?
A: This chassis will fit a video card that is no longer than 9.6".

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If you don't mind going green (nVidia), a GTX 560 (not a TI) may be worth considering.

 

[ShadePopping]

Well..
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[Maguscreed]

Ugh, maybe you should take that 30 dollar rebate and start applying it towards a new case.
You'll never fit a newer performance card in that space.

 

[ShadePopping]

yea.. probably and suggestions?

 

[ShadePopping]

Actually, just putting it out there, I can move the drive bay up to where all the wires are and move the wires down.... the only problem will be that the front intake fan will be in the center of the case... which looks weird

 

[Maguscreed]

...but probably more efficient as heat rises plus it will give the graphics fan a little space at the bottom where it's not fighting for the air flow.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I suggest a Corsair Graphite 600T case and the GPU of your dreams maybe two?

 

[ShadePopping]

Well then, time to wait in the mail.... $263.33 CAD after taxes and stuff... at least I get shogun and dirt3 for free... also have the $25 USD rebate....

 

[ShadePopping]

New question.... is the 6870 crossfire compatible with the 5770?


edit: nvm, stupid question, of course it doesn't.

 

[Maguscreed]

lol yeah I know what you were thinking with that, there are supposedly motherboards out that can make mismatched cards run now, I haven't had the chance to mess with one yet personally though.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

This is a wicked option on the AMD side, called a Fusion mobo......highly suggest as an option.
MSI 870A Fuzion Motherboard - AMD 870, Socket AM3, LAN, USB, DDR3, ATX at TigerDirect