5850 vs 5750CF

[k3rast4se]

I would like to have your opinion on the 5850 (single gpu) vs 5750 (crossfire). They are about the same price and the 5750CF is 15-20 more FPS.

-Should I go with the 5850 and add another 5850 in 9-12 month?
-Should I buy 5750 and wait to see what's nvidia up to?
-And finally, if I buy the 5750, should I buy the 256bit vapor-x edition instead of the 128bit edition.

 

[Zracko]

My advice would be to rather go with the 5850 , seeing that you are looking to buy another one later on for CF,,5750 in CF won't even perform that much better if at all than your 5850 anyway! At what Resolution are you playing at mostly?Don't waste your time waiting on Nvidia,,

 

[k3rast4se]

I'll be playing graphic intensive game at 1680x1050 on my monitor and all other games on my 46'' tv at 1920X1080

 

[Zracko]

What are your Pc- specs like , is your PSU Strong Enough to pull 2X5850's and your Cpu ,Mobo? Cause You would'nt want to end up with a bottleneck.

 

[Maziar]

Here is a good review which compares both:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5750-review-crossfirex/16
I would go for Single 5850 as well

 

[k3rast4se]

i7 920 with Noctua u12p (will be overclocked when necessary), rampage ii gene, 6GB DDR3 G.Skill trident, corsair Hx750

 

[rawsteel]

5850 without doubt

when drivers mature it will be about same perf but only if scaling is perfect (which isnt at 1680x1050). Also you are avoiding all CF problems and using less power with 1 5850

Always go for the single if its relatively close in perf

 

[Zracko]

Yes I would Suggest the HD5850, given its price and performance its good value for money