Introduction
First released in September 2009 and in supply constraint for most of the year, Radeon HD 5850s are now available from most etailers, starting at around £215 and rising to £265 for pre-overclocked models.
Sapphire, then, is hoping to bridge the gap that exists between the HD 5850 and HD 5870 with a duo of cards, both pre-overclocked, that go under the established Vapor-X and TOXIC banners.
We take a brief look at the £270 TOXIC model - the higher-specified of the two - and determine whether it makes financial sense. Read on to find out.