NoBS|Public Lounge => Rigs, Overclockers, Computers, Tech Help => Topic started by: KU@TO on October 14, 2008, 05:15:14 PM
Title: Getting a new video card...
Post by: KU@TO 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: smitty1258 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: smitty1258 on October 14, 2008, 05:52:54 PM
private sale @ overclocker forums
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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.
All prices Include shipping/insurance to the continental US via FedEx Gnd or USPS Priority
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: werth on October 15, 2008, 09:31:57 AM
powercolor.... uhhhh.. yaaa... .err
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: smitty1258 on October 17, 2008, 04:32:54 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: werth 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!
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: KU@TO on October 17, 2008, 11:55:11 PM
i ordered a MSI 4870 OC, same shit, ref. card. i get it on monday woot!
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: smitty1258 on October 18, 2008, 11:40:34 AM
1gb?
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: KU@TO on October 18, 2008, 06:01:44 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.
werd homie
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: DriveRaider on October 20, 2008, 09:11:04 AM
now see if you can beat my 3dmark score ;)
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: KU@TO on October 20, 2008, 10:02:08 AM
lol well see. quads do much better in 3dmark, besides the OC on these cards suck.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: smitty1258 on October 20, 2008, 11:02:57 PM
not only that but the ati cards dont 3dmark well.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: KU@TO 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...
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: Wolferion on October 25, 2008, 04:08:16 AM
Well, I am a long time ATI user, just there's one goddamn bad point... I live in Middle Europe = We dont have the recent hardware in here . The best card you can get from ATI is the one I have ( Ati Radeon 4870HD 512mb ), there's no more recent one. By taking a look on mate's nVidia GT, thought the nvidia's a more powerful, but, you turnt that point out xD
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: elementz on December 18, 2008, 12:22:13 PM
I would go for the 4870 myself
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: ILikePie on January 14, 2009, 06:05:16 PM
do not get the 4870 unless u can afford 2 there is no point of having just one of it for wat 250 bucks? sure its good but not worht the price some say its the almost the same performance as 9800 GT maybe higher by a few fps... hold offf ur "computer noob" just for a sec cause im sure thats wat u wanna say rite now. here is some advice wat u c on the internet about gfx cards isnt always reliable ive actually tested a lot of diff gfx cards and imo for the best price and performance ratio u should go for the GTX 260 which imo has better performance than 4870 and around the same price
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: Oriental Sniper on January 15, 2009, 04:14:16 PM
4870 CF ftw :D
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: werth on January 16, 2009, 06:43:28 AM
do not get the 4870 unless u can afford 2 there is no point of having just one of it for wat 250 bucks? sure its good but not worht the price some say its the almost the same performance as 9800 GT maybe higher by a few fps... hold offf ur "computer noob" just for a sec cause im sure thats wat u wanna say rite now. here is some advice wat u c on the internet about gfx cards isnt always reliable ive actually tested a lot of diff gfx cards and imo for the best price and performance ratio u should go for the GTX 260 which imo has better performance than 4870 and around the same price
4870 is around the 9800gt? LMFAOOOOO dude its not even close. yes im going to call you a "computer noob"... i guarantee i know a shitbucket more than you... ive tried all teh cards around man you dont know what youre talkign about.
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: Super J on January 27, 2009, 01:05:32 PM
i am running my e8400 at 4.67 on air right now with my new p5e board, with my 2 4850's in CF, and well, i have the best score in the clan right now. i love mine. it doesnt lag on any games full maxxed out either. yeah i also came from the nvidia camp and wouldnt go back either
Title: Re: Getting a new video card...
Post by: werth on January 27, 2009, 01:39:12 PM