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hi guys,

i am currently running a HIS hd4870 oc'd with 2 24" monitors - is it worth upgrading to a newer card? I game once in a while. nothing major

thanks for your advice

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hi guys,

i am currently running a HIS hd4870 oc'd with 2 24" monitors - is it worth upgrading to a newer card? I game once in a while. nothing major

thanks for your advice

rh
If you hardly game at all there really is no point to upgrading. All you will be doing is making those games you hardly ever play faster. If you really want to get a new GPU go and get it but frankly i don't think it is worth it.
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I would stick with what you have until you get a game where the card no longer cuts it or you have to upgrade for some other reason.

By that time you'll probably be able to get an even better card for less money than if you upgraded now.
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