Which one to choose 5850 or 5770

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hello
pls help me decide which graphic card to choose ATI 5850 or 5770

5850 is a bit expensive compared to 5770 but is it worth the difference !!

i want something for the long run..

thanks
 
If your board is crossfire capable you may want to get the HD5770 then if/when you end up wanting more power getting another. The card scales very well in crossfire and 2 of them offer performance very close to an HD5870 for about $100 less.
If your board isn't crossfire then it depends on your resolution. If it's below 1920x1080 just get the HD5770 because it will be more than fine for a long while. At 1920x1080(or 1200) the HD5770 would be quite good for now but for the long run it might end up being a bit weak for that res in years to come. If your resolution is even higher(unlikely) you definitely want the HD5850.
 
HD5850 and and 5870 IMHO, are overpriced right now due to high demand.
If you want something to last a while, the 5850 may well be the card you want, but I would hold off till after the first of the year, and see if the price drops some. I don't know that it will, but it seems that right now, right at Christmas, is not the best time to buy. Wait a few weeks. Check prices then.