Quote Originally Posted by Kawasa View Post
How long do you guys think my computer would last on high/max graphics according to Mike's suggestion with a few changes? Maybe going for a computer that can last high graphics for a few years (3?) then medium graphics for last 2 before I upgrade again (: (< i only upgrade my comps once in a blue moon lol)

So Radeon 5850 is better than GeForce GTX 470?
Get either one, they will be fine until they hard wire the video to your brain. lol not going to happen. The rest of the machine is good now but it is on the last upgrade. After that, save for the next gen stuff. Good thing is the video card will travel with the new machine, and you can put the 8800 back in for a backup/web surfer.