Quote Originally Posted by Darkshade View Post
I'm not really sure.

What "cheaper" GPUs would you guys recommend as an upgrade to someone to get better performance in XIV. Currently have a non spec 5850 @ 925core. I'm just not satisfied with my performance in XIV.
Well the 5850 is a pretty good card.... What CPU and how much RAM? DO you have the newest AMD drivers?

With AMD it is HD6990>HD5970>HD6970>HD5870>your HD5850
With nvidia is GTX590>GTX580>GTX570>your HD5850

(The 5970 and 5870 are not in production so you would have to buy used or find some obscure amazon partner that has some left)

If you're only using 1 monitor and 1920x1080 is your highest resolution, I'd suggest the AMD Radeon HD 6970 or The Nvidia GTX 570.... both between $300-$350 new on newegg...

A 5870 could be found pretty cheap on Ebay but is not a worlds difference from your current card

Then you could always find a 5850 on Ebay and go crossfire... I'd personally rather have 1 card that can do the job as opposed to 2, but thats a personal preference