Is the 6870 or 7850 better? I could get an XFX 6870 for $180 or I could get an XFX 7850 for $170... I'm thinking I should get the 7850, but what do you guys think?
7850
7850 by far
7850. Found a quick link to a showdown of the 5850, 6850 and 7850, which maybe of interest.
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/36269-amd-radeon-hd-7850-vs-6850-vs-5850-clocks/
Definitely opt for the 7850.