Should I snatch up a 4890 now or sit on things until Fermi is released?
I don't want to end up having a 5770 be my only choice if the 4890 will stomp it and I don't care about DX11. And even then my other choice only seems to be the 5830 if prices drop. The 128bit interface scares me on the 5770. Should it?
I'm short on time to make a potential buying decision and I know this is discussed. If someone wants to just point me to a CONCISE thread that would be great too. I just don't have time right now to go post over post or do too much research =/
*I don't have the money for a 5850 or any other $250+ card.
I will be overclocking
I do not care about DX11, I will upgrade for that ~1 year+
I will not be upgrading my PSU or going XFire
Noise/heat are not an issue unless they are LOUD or very hot
I play 1680x1050, no games that require an upgrade yet
It seems to me like I should get a 4890, but I don't need to upgrade immediately. I'm not sure how long 4890's will be on the market and I'm hesitant to buy used electronics. I will be in the market for a $200 ish GPU in the future and I want to maximize my performance/price.
That's exactly what I did with my 8800gt and it served me very well.
Any advice appreciated!
I don't want to end up having a 5770 be my only choice if the 4890 will stomp it and I don't care about DX11. And even then my other choice only seems to be the 5830 if prices drop. The 128bit interface scares me on the 5770. Should it?
I'm short on time to make a potential buying decision and I know this is discussed. If someone wants to just point me to a CONCISE thread that would be great too. I just don't have time right now to go post over post or do too much research =/
*I don't have the money for a 5850 or any other $250+ card.
I will be overclocking
I do not care about DX11, I will upgrade for that ~1 year+
I will not be upgrading my PSU or going XFire
Noise/heat are not an issue unless they are LOUD or very hot
I play 1680x1050, no games that require an upgrade yet
It seems to me like I should get a 4890, but I don't need to upgrade immediately. I'm not sure how long 4890's will be on the market and I'm hesitant to buy used electronics. I will be in the market for a $200 ish GPU in the future and I want to maximize my performance/price.
That's exactly what I did with my 8800gt and it served me very well.
Any advice appreciated!