Windows 7 HD 7770 or HD 6850 or others?

[Pedroc1999]

Well... I am thinking of buying a graphics card for a new build. I am thinking along the lines of a HD 7770. I know this card is a solid overclocker and packs lots of new technologys such as ZeroCore. But it sometimes gets beaten by the HD 6850. I am still leaning towards the 7770 because of the lower price and lower watts needed to run and because of that I can crossfire in the future without a new PSU. Is my decision right or wrong? And also are there any other cards around the same price that would be a better choice? (Not GTX 550ti)

 

[Pauli]

I happen to have a nVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (GF114-400) --- almost the one you don't want!

You could take a look here: PassMark Software - Video Card Benchmark Charts

... or various Overclockers sites, like Link Removed, since you seem to be somewhat familiar in that way.

To make the perfect decision is neigh to impossible. That much I can say for sure.

 

[Digerati]

Also have a look at Toms Hardware Best Graphics Card for the Money, December 2012.

Note graphics cards are often the most power hungry devices in our systems. So I am glad you are taking note of power consumption.