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Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:40 am
by bot_antist
I know we had alot of graphics card threads lately but computers confuse me. I need help deciding between the GeForce 9800 GTX or a Radeon HD 4870.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:41 am
by Teddybeer
It was a hard descission becouse ATI makes great performence cards but Nvidia is king
ATI is much cheaper so i prefer ati
But Nvidia has the greatest drivers
Make your choise
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:16 am
by MrTwilliger
gtx should be cheaper if price is a concern. It really depends what you will be using it for. SRO only? Might as well get a 8800..
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:02 am
by Psychedeelic
id go with nvidia
I had an ATI ro replace my dead nvidia til I got a new one, and even though it was supposed to work better, it was a disaster.
dont smack me, I'm a computer disaster myself, dont know much about hardware (though pretty good concerning software stuff), but dam is it normal for a gfx card to break after 2 weeks? the fans on it got messed and it was making terrible noises and shutting down computer by itself. Never had a problem with Nvidia
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:31 pm
by zShared
anyone who picked the 9800 gtx = fail
They aren't even on the same level.. I think the 4850 is closer to it.
The 4870 totally destroys the 9800. Google some benchmarks and you shall see
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:06 pm
by Azilius
zShared wrote:anyone who picked the 9800 gtx = fail
They aren't even on the same level.. I think the 4850 is closer to it.
The 4870 totally destroys the 9800. Google some benchmarks and you shall see
Price vs performance..
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:40 pm
by MiKe 51-50
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:55 pm
by cin
4870x2
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:11 pm
by Guardia
tomshardware.com <--- Go there and read their charts / tests. I went there before getting my card. ATI Radeon HD 4850 is among the best price / performance. Running SRO at 1920 X 1080 max resolution smoothly on my 23inch LCD. Of course u can get 4870 for more as.s kicking setup.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:19 pm
by DarkJackal
All I know is ATI, recently got a 4850 though, its awesome, quiet, cool, great performance, and was fairly priced.
Made my cheap pc able to play most games out there.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:20 pm
by ThatBluePerson
I've never really experienced ATI, but it's all the same IMO. A few FPS drop or increase won't be much noticeable.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:19 pm
by bot_antist
Thanks for the help I think i will get the 4870 , since modern warefare 2 is suppose to come out in November and I want to be able to play that game smoothely.
BTW I play CSS , COD 4 , and I'll be getting FSX soon
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:25 pm
by Azilius
Well, the 4870 will play all those games maxed out (or very close to it) so I guess you're set. ^^
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:30 pm
by zShared
Azilius wrote:zShared wrote:anyone who picked the 9800 gtx = fail
They aren't even on the same level.. I think the 4850 is closer to it.
The 4870 totally destroys the 9800. Google some benchmarks and you shall see
Price vs performance..
All he asked was for helping choosing between the two.. not which was the better bang4buck
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:37 pm
by Azilius
zShared wrote:Azilius wrote:zShared wrote:anyone who picked the 9800 gtx = fail
They aren't even on the same level.. I think the 4850 is closer to it.
The 4870 totally destroys the 9800. Google some benchmarks and you shall see
Price vs performance..
All he asked was for helping choosing between the two.. not which was the better bang4buck
bot_antist wrote:I know we had alot of graphics card threads lately but computers confuse me.
I need help deciding between the GeForce 9800 GTX or a Radeon HD 4870.
Based on his needs (and money), we can determine which card is right. Bang4buck = very considerable factor..duh.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:42 am
by bot_antist
Azilius wrote:Based on his needs (and money), we can determine which card is right. Bang4buck = very considerable factor..duh.
So true , that's why I'm wondering if i could run COD 4 on max with the 4850
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:58 am
by zShared
My brother runs cod4 on an 8600, dunno if it's maxed settings but it runs smooth and looks great. (and that card kinda sucks now.)
I'd still go with the 4870.
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:38 am
by bot_antist
zShared wrote:My brother runs cod4 on an 8600, dunno if it's maxed settings but it runs smooth and looks great. (and that card kinda sucks now.)
I'd still go with the 4870.
Do you think a 4850 is enough?
Re: Graphics Card
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:50 am
by Love
why are you tool posting here ? seriously gtfo
4870: 170$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102810for 10 dollars more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102801my suggestion:
180$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814143155no for NVIDIA retarded fanboy reasons but couse is the better card. power consumption is way lower which translates into money in your pocket with each electric bill.