4870. That way, in da future, you can Crossfire that instead.
4870 512mb or xfire 4830's Buying today
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8800GTS 512mb
One of the reasons I was going to go with 4830's was that I won't be upgrading for a long time after this. (at least until the end of the year if not longer)
Originally Posted by Pao I say 4830's if you aren't going to upgrade for a very long time. It's the better performer. Also if you ever want to get into folding you're going to get better yields out the two 4830's then one 4870. Edit: What are you running now? |
One of the reasons I was going to go with 4830's was that I won't be upgrading for a long time after this. (at least until the end of the year if not longer)
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Well you're going to get better performance out of the 4830's. Some people just don't understand buying something to last with no plans of buying more. Getting a 4870 just so you could get another one only makes sense to me if there are actual plans to get another one. I was at the same decision when I built mine, but my wife would have my peanuts if I had bought another 4870 a little bit later so I played it safe. (safe for my extremities)
Originally Posted by dralb 8800GTS 512mb One of the reasons I was going to go with 4830's was that I won't be upgrading for a long time after this. (at least until the end of the year if not longer) |
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How come? The only reasons I can see for the 4870 is expandability (which I already pointed out is not in the cards) and simplicity (not dealing with xfire/drivers etc.)
Also, I was looking at some of the deals on the GTX260-216, but I am pretty sure the 4830's will be better and I also really wanted to go ATI this time around.
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Which games? I am not really a hardcore gamer anymore. there are only a few current games I play and are interested in. I am assuming that any games I would like that are not out yet would be xfire compatible.
Also, I do fold with my cards. I actually spend more time folding with them that gaming, lol.
Originally Posted by ltulod 4870 indeed. |
How come? The only reasons I can see for the 4870 is expandability (which I already pointed out is not in the cards) and simplicity (not dealing with xfire/drivers etc.)
Also, I was looking at some of the deals on the GTX260-216, but I am pretty sure the 4830's will be better and I also really wanted to go ATI this time around.
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Originally Posted by mnishimura00 id say always go with the single gpu solution, there are many games that are not optimized for multi-gpu rendering - in which case you would suffer performance wise. 4870 is the answer. |
Which games? I am not really a hardcore gamer anymore. there are only a few current games I play and are interested in. I am assuming that any games I would like that are not out yet would be xfire compatible.
Also, I do fold with my cards. I actually spend more time folding with them that gaming, lol.
All Asus ones come with the memory at 1000mhz (rather then 900) stock, no difference in versions to get this nice free jump.
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What about this 4870 1GB?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801
Like you said you would get better minimum frame rates. Insteas of dealing with crossfire and drivers, you would get a strong Single card solution with enough power to last you the rest of the year and them some
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Just my 2 cents...
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801
Like you said you would get better minimum frame rates. Insteas of dealing with crossfire and drivers, you would get a strong Single card solution with enough power to last you the rest of the year and them some
Just my 2 cents...
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I really doubt I will want more within the next few months. I have a few different reasons for this upgrade and not all of them are directly related to more performance. I have been satisfied with my 8800GTS as far as performance, so I really don't need to go much more.
1) I want to go ATI.
2) I want to get my GFX card out of my loop.
3) I want to buy new cards for roughly what I can sell my old stuff for. ($165ish)
4) I won't be upgrading (as in adding more cards) for at least 8-9 months.
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Originally Posted by gablain I think you'll regret it if you don't go with the 4870. I would. In the pc industry, you always end up wanting more... |
1) I want to go ATI.
2) I want to get my GFX card out of my loop.
3) I want to buy new cards for roughly what I can sell my old stuff for. ($165ish)
4) I won't be upgrading (as in adding more cards) for at least 8-9 months.
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Originally Posted by lockdownx1x What about this 4870 1GB? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 Like you said you would get better minimum frame rates. Insteas of dealing with crossfire and drivers, you would get a strong Single card solution with enough power to last you the rest of the year and them some
Just my 2 cents...
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