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MrAlex · 07-01-09

4850X2
Because it rocks.
Will beat the 4890 in any games worth playing.
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tehmaggot · 07-01-09

4890. I upgraded from a 3870x2, and although each card gives approximately the same fps (give or take ~15%), the 4890 looks infinitely smoother. Even my 9800GTX+ looks smoother than the 3870x2, and it gets less than half the framerate. I place the blame (maybe inappropriately) on microstutter.

If you want huge numbers, and possibly less playability, go for the 4850x2. If you want great performance from a single GPU, go with the 4890.

Edit: Keep in mind, my 3870x2 was overclocked (900/1050), and I'm comparing it to my 4890 stock.

awaizy · 07-01-09

I prefer single GPU solutions.. less heat, more compatibility, etc.

But the 4850 X2 is a nice choice if you're looking for raw performance.

FSF-Foxhound · 07-01-09

get 2 GTX 260s

oh
right LOL

I'd get the 4890, as you can CFX it later

skugpezz · 07-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehmaggot

4890. I upgraded from a 3870x2, and although each card gives approximately the same fps (give or take ~15%), the 4890 looks infinitely smoother. Even my 9800GTX+ looks smoother than the 3870x2, and it gets less than half the framerate. I place the blame (maybe inappropriately) on microstutter.

If you want huge numbers, and possibly less playability, go for the 4850x2. If you want great performance from a single GPU, go with the 4890.

Edit: Keep in mind, my 3870x2 was overclocked (900/1050), and I'm comparing it to my 4890 stock.

you comparing a 3870 x2 with a 4850x2? your 3870 isnt even faster than a single 4850

Papa.Smurf · 07-01-09

Actually the 4890 would be a way better choice.

It will overclock higher, perform better in most cases, use less power, and run cooler.

tehmaggot · 07-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by skugpezz

you comparing a 3870 x2 with a 4850x2? your 3870 isnt even faster than a single 4850

The point still stands. x2 cards have microstutter, which for myself, was painfully obvious. So annoying in fact, that I downgraded to a lesser card for a smoother display.

Also, people say that the 9800GTX+ and 4850 are similar in performance, but my 3870x2 trounced my 9800GTX+ as far as framerates were concerned.

Pao · 07-01-09

I'm a huge fan of the 4850 x2, but I'm still voting for the 4890.

Yes the x2 will have a higher high end, but that 4890 should give you better min fps, and when either card can give you a great high end, it's going to be the low numbers you're going to notice and be what makes it a good experience or not.

Edit: Oh, and I know the xfx warranty is great, but I'd personally get the Asus with the dual fan cooler and voltage tweak tech.

azianai · 07-02-09

dunno if this can help, but i swapped my Diamond 4890 XOC crossfire for the Sapphire 4850X2, and im LOVING this card.
Here's my 3dMark06 Benchmark with it:
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=11337733
compared to running 2 diamond XOC 4890s in crossfire
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=11271363

here's the test i JUST did:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...Untitled-1.jpg

sgdude · 07-02-09

4890. similar performance, and much smaller and uses less power, and you wont get any scaling issues or micro stuttering.

View Poll Results: Which ~$200 GPU should I upgrade to?
4890 (Likely XFX)	64	64.65%
4850X2 2GB (Sapphire)	35	35.35%
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