Graphics Card

bot_antist · Post by **bot_antist** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:40 am

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.

Teddybeer · Post by **Teddybeer** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:41 am

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

MrTwilliger · Post by **MrTwilliger** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:16 am

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..

Psychedeelic · Post by **Psychedeelic** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:02 am

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

zShared · Post by **zShared** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:31 pm

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

Azilius · Post by **Azilius** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:06 pm

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..

MiKe 51-50 · Post by **MiKe 51-50** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:40 pm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814103061
Ati 4870 $269.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130457
Nvidia 9800 gtx+ $139.99

cin · Post by **cin** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:55 pm

4870x2

Guardia · Post by **Guardia** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:11 pm

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.

DarkJackal · Post by **DarkJackal** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:19 pm

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.

ThatBluePerson · Post by **ThatBluePerson** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:20 pm

I've never really experienced ATI, but it's all the same IMO. A few FPS drop or increase won't be much noticeable.

bot_antist · Post by **bot_antist** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:19 pm

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

Azilius · Post by **Azilius** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:25 pm

Well, the 4870 will play all those games maxed out (or very close to it) so I guess you're set. ^^

zShared · Post by **zShared** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:30 pm

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

Azilius · Post by **Azilius** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:37 pm

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.

bot_antist · Post by **bot_antist** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:42 am

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

zShared · Post by **zShared** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:58 am

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.

bot_antist · Post by **bot_antist** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:38 am

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?

Love · Post by **Love** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:50 am

MiKe 51-50 wrote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103061
Ati 4870 $269.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130457
Nvidia 9800 gtx+ $139.99

why are you tool posting here ? seriously gtfo

4870: 170$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102810

for 10 dollars more:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102801

my suggestion:

180$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814143155

no 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.

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