I have been doing some light research on these two cards, the 5850 is slightly cheaper than that 6870, but from what I could tell the 6870 is supposed to use less power and be slightly faster. However, some reviews I have read said that the card (perhaps its the brand maker) will get really hot. I know it says I currently have a 5850 in my system specs, however, this is not that case anymore as I got unlucky with my card. I would go Nvidia, but the 470 uses too much power, but I would consider a 460 gtx.
Any suggestions on which to get?
Any suggestions on which to get?