CPU upgrade

[Burpo]

guys i found a nicely priced second hand 5970 (around the same price as a 270x). should i grab it?

No! 270x is almost twice as fast & uses way less power..

 

[chubbyfatazn]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/587?vs=548

I'd take the 270X and overclock it to make up for any deficits. Less power and heat, and you get a warranty too.