HIS HD 6850, should I get it?

[Highendgames]

Hello everyone, I'm considering buying the HD 6850, but am not entirely certain. I've never had a HIS card before, but I hear good things about them and would like to get one, but I wanted to know everyone else's opinions on this card and HIS cards in general.

 

Review on the card that sparked interest

 

 

 

cheers for your help

[TheReverendTholomewPlague]

I don't know much about the card specifically, but in your situation, I would get the sapphire version. I've always had good cards from them at good prices (and no I don't work for sapphire :P) Edited April 19, 2011 by TheReverendTholomewPlague

[dazzerfong]

I do know that if you're looking for the most price-efficient, Sapphire is the best. It's not the best, but it's by far the most cost-efficient (my old computer has a Sapphire 4350 which cost AU $30, and it runs C.o.D. 4!)

[Erik005]

I would strongly advise against a reference cooler design like this one, they are usually hot and loud.

 

The MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition OC seems a very good deal.

 

Here are some graphs.

 

http://nl.hardware.info/productinfo/grafiek/6232/107340,107702,107721,107742,110148,115230,111253/?colors=0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF

 

http://nl.hardware.info/productinfo/grafiek/6226/107340,107702,107721,107742,110148,115230,111253/?colors=0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF,0000FF

Edited April 19, 2011 by Erik005