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Is the extra $50 for the $170 4850 worth the performance gain over the $120 8800GT? How so? (or not?)
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Definitely, the 4850 is twice the speed of the 8800GT
It's not slow...
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It's not slow...
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post #3 of 27
The HD4850 demolishes the 8800GT, yes the 50$ is worth it.
    
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post #4 of 27
the 4850 is >8800gtx at the price of a newly released 8800GT.
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post #5 of 27
The 4850 is a much faster card than the 8800gt, so its worth the extra $50.
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post #6 of 27
4850 is way way way better then that 8800GT well worth it!!
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post #7 of 27
4850 is the way to go. Either one is a big upgrade.
post #8 of 27
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Originally Posted by Penicilyn View Post
Definitely, the 4850 is twice the speed of the 8800GT
Incorrect. The 4850 is for sure the better card, but not twice as fast.
You should refer to this:
http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/350062-ok-8800-gt.html
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post #9 of 27
I think its worth getting a 8800gt. I have one and it plays ALL of my games fine. 4850 is more "future proof" though
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post #10 of 27
Two 4850's in CrossFire are able to hold its own against the GeForce 280GTX...
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