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question regarding ATI Radeon 5830

In case you missed all of the other threads, AMD will be releasing new 6xxx models next week, so you might want to wait to buy anything.
 
In general, think 10% more performance than 5770 (obviously it does better in some corner cases, never worse) for 10% more power use than a 5870. It's not a completely horrible card, but was grossly overpriced at release and since overshadowed by equivalent performing, better thermals and often cheaper alternatives (like the GTX460 768).
 
5830 = SUCK.

gtx 460 768 is hovering in the $140-160 range and smokes it by ~ 15% on average. specifically according to AT bench it is 17-3-2, plus the 460 is quieter/cooler/lower power usage as well.

don't buy 5830 unless it's $20-$30 LESS than gtx 460 768. trust me, I generally lean ati but nvidia just dominates in this segment right now. also, the nvidia card oc's like mad while 5830 is a salvaged part without the same OC headroom.
 
I don't hate the 5830 as much as others, it's an ok card if you can find it cheap enough. But what kills it is that you can get a GTX460 768MB for ~$160 after rebate, that is a better card for the money.

But I would wait a week if you can. The new Radeons are being launched, or at least announced. That should drive the prices down of current cards, or a Radeon 6000 might be a good option for you.
 
With GTX460 768mb and GTX460 1GB, I wouldn't buy a 5830 under any circumstances. Wait for Barts (HD6850/6870) as they are going to launch next week, with retail availability probably in the 1st week of November (or maybe even by the end of this month).
 
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