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Getting a new video card...
« on: October 14, 2008, 05:15:14 PM »
Got about $250 to spend on a new card.  Is this the best deal for a 4780? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125225  Also saw this GTX 260 for $200 after MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127361  Should I hold off for a week? I heard that they're announcing nvidia's new line up tomorrow and there might be some price drops.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2008, 05:50:32 PM »
well, you want a 1gb card.

check the reviews for the 512 vs the 1gb card.

If you cant swing the 1gb(got mine for $270 shipped)  then wait till early in the AM, newegg has open box 4870's for $200, but ya gatta get um quick, as many others do the same. Id wait to buy for a sale or deal.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2008, 05:52:54 PM »
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BNIB Powercolor HD 4870 1GB - $284
Non-overclocked version. Bought 2 to Crossfire. Hooked up one to my pc and find it more than enough for me.
Note: The one I opened didn't come with a 6-pin adapter so you'll need to buy one if your PSU doesn't have 2.

Visiontek HD 4850 512MB - $139
Got this off krag. Never had any issues, never overclocked. Was going to Crossfire but got the 4870s instead. Comes retail with all accessories & receit.

Evga 8800 GTS G92 512MB - $119
Bought this off hardforum a few months ago. Fine card, stock clocks are 670MHz-1674MHz-1944MHz core-shader-ram. I never overclocked it and have used Rivatuner to run the fan a tad faster keeping it cooler. Comes retail with all accessories.


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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2008, 09:31:57 AM »
powercolor.... uhhhh.. yaaa... .err
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 04:09:17 PM »
Seriously, I've got ATI Radeon HD 4870. The problem is that their normal fan speed is so low, that the graphics overheat fast. Though, they are making the new CCC with fan speed controlling, the graphic card itself isnt much of a hyper gaming one. I've got a Core 2 Quad 2,33GHz computer with 4GB RAM and this graphic card, the result in Mass Effect is that if you put in CCC the best resolution, the latest games will appparently lag ( not much, but it's noticeable ) , so you need to have lowered settings in CCC. Otherwise it's a good graphic card, but honestly I suggest different one and most propably one of the nVidia's latest cards. They are known for really powerful working.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 04:32:54 PM »
Quote from: Wolferion on October 17, 2008, 04:09:17 PM
Seriously, I've got ATI Radeon HD 4870. The problem is that their normal fan speed is so low, that the graphics overheat fast. Though, they are making the new CCC with fan speed controlling, the graphic card itself isnt much of a hyper gaming one. I've got a Core 2 Quad 2,33GHz computer with 4GB RAM and this graphic card, the result in Mass Effect is that if you put in CCC the best resolution, the latest games will appparently lag ( not much, but it's noticeable ) , so you need to have lowered settings in CCC. Otherwise it's a good graphic card, but honestly I suggest different one and most propably one of the nVidia's latest cards. They are known for really powerful working.

First of all, the new CCC has been out for nearly 3 weeks, with FULL FAN CONTROL.
I came over to ATI from the nvidia camp, and cant say Id go back. I havnt noticed any lag, in crysis wars, cod4, cod2, grid. All completely maxed out @ 1920*1200

Saphire 1gb 4870 that I reference.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 11:47:22 PM »
i told you... ati ftw.. the only reason they went downhill is because they were bought out by amd... ati was canadian man! glad to see them back on top. ati ftw!
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2008, 11:55:11 PM »
i ordered a MSI 4870 OC, same shit, ref. card.  i get it on monday woot!
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2008, 11:40:34 AM »
1gb?
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Re: Getting a new video card...
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2008, 02:40:38 AM »
Quote from: smitty1258 on October 17, 2008, 04:32:54 PM
Quote from: Wolferion on October 17, 2008, 04:09:17 PM
Seriously, I've got ATI Radeon HD 4870. The problem is that their normal fan speed is so low, that the graphics overheat fast. Though, they are making the new CCC with fan speed controlling, the graphic card itself isnt much of a hyper gaming one. I've got a Core 2 Quad 2,33GHz computer with 4GB RAM and this graphic card, the result in Mass Effect is that if you put in CCC the best resolution, the latest games will appparently lag ( not much, but it's noticeable ) , so you need to have lowered settings in CCC. Otherwise it's a good graphic card, but honestly I suggest different one and most propably one of the nVidia's latest cards. They are known for really powerful working.

First of all, the new CCC has been out for nearly 3 weeks, with FULL FAN CONTROL.
I came over to ATI from the nvidia camp, and cant say Id go back. I havnt noticed any lag, in crysis wars, cod4, cod2, grid. All completely maxed out @ 1920*1200

Saphire 1gb 4870 that I reference.

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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2008, 09:11:04 AM »
now see if you can beat my 3dmark score ;)
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2008, 10:02:08 AM »
Quote from: DriveRaider on October 20, 2008, 09:11:04 AM
now see if you can beat my 3dmark score ;)

lol well see.  quads do much better in 3dmark, besides the OC on these cards suck.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2008, 11:02:57 PM »
not only that but the ati cards dont 3dmark well.
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Re: Getting a new video card...
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2008, 09:36:56 AM »
installed the card last night with my old MCW60 block and the main sink on it.  flashed it with the PC PCS 1GB bios (800/925).  running smoooooth...
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