Question about the newegg special savings. If it says it ends 12/30. Does that mean the sale ends today (reaches midnight), or ends by the end of tomorrow?
500 Watt or greater power supply with two 75W 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (600 Watt and four 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)
Idk where you guys get your benchies but I usually go here in a pinch when I need it quick. You can see the 6870 eeks out the 5870. There's not much price difference last I checked on the Egg.
In games the 6870 is not as powerful as the 5870, which is why the 6870 is cheaper than the 5870. Also, the 68xx is now considered the midrange instead of high end if I remember correctly.
Also, I suggest you get an better PSU whenever you can sniper, I wouldn't trust an rosewell with an 5870.