[Cdpkook132]

I know they have a double lifetime warranty on some of their cards but here is my situation:

I was going to buy an XFX 1gb 4870 and was wondering?

1. Does it have a double lifetime warranty?
2. Does XfX have a step up program so I could maybe get the 4890 when it comes out?
3. Worth getting the XXX version if I plan on overclocking it anyways?

Thanks! +reps

 

[Outcasst]

1. Yes, I am pretty sure XFX have the double lifetime warranty.
2. No, they do not currently have a step-up program.
3. If you can afford it with no drawbacks, then I'd say get the XXX version. There is a higher chance of it being able to reach higher clock speeds. It's not a guarentee, however it's something to go on. It all depends on how much more the XXX version is?

 

[NuclearCrap]

They only offer the double lifetime warranty but not the step-up program. There's no need to get the XXX version.

 

[Tator Tot]

1. Yes they do have the Double Lifetime warranty.
2. No they don't have a step up
3. XXX, Alpha Dog, or any other special named cards (like EVGA SSC, BFG's MaxOC, Sapphire Toxic, HIS IceQ) are all higher binned chips, meant to get better overclocks.

 

[Cdpkook132]

Dang no step up program........

The 4800 series is covered on their lifetime warranty policy.

XXX version is $30.00 More

 

[superk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 XXX version is $30.00 More

Forget about it. They may be higher binned, but all that essentially means is that they overclocked it for you, to near its max. Its more fun to find the max myself

 

[Tator Tot]

I agree with Nuclearcrap & SuperK don't get the XXX edition if it costs that much more.

 

[Cdpkook132]

Now the question is wait for 4890 or jump on this because I am ordering a g24 within the week.

 

[Tator Tot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 Now the question is wait for 4890 or jump on this because I am ordering a g24 within the week.

I'd wait, the RV790 chips are supposed to be a good amount faster for the current HD4870 prices.

And they are rumored to have better stock coolers.

 

[Biatch]

I bought alpha dog edition for 120€.

 

[kairi_zeroblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 Now the question is wait for 4890 or jump on this because I am ordering a g24 within the week.

4890's are due to come out mid april so if you can wait til that period comes then good but if you're somewhere itching to get a new card..then again don't get the XXX version if it cost more..same warranty and features except the factory OC which i think about 2% than the stock for a 30$ price is not that catchy..

 

[superk]

I would wait. Even if you dont want a 4890. The 4870 price is supposed to drop down to $150 anyways, so I mean.. thats good

 

[Cdpkook132]

It just my 4850 really has starting seeing some killer temps after coming off a CRT to a 24" 1920x1200 and I am seeing temps into the 100's no joke.

 

[Cdpkook132]

OMG MAC BOOK PRO!!!!! 8 HOUR BATTERY LIFE GO GREEEEN HELLL YAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! GREEEENNNNNN NOTEBOOOOKS YEAAAAHHHHH!!!! USE LESS BATTERIES!!!!! Sorry just saw an apple commercial

 

[kairi_zeroblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 It just my 4850 really has starting seeing some killer temps after coming off a CRT to a 24" 1920x1200 and I am seeing temps into the 100's no joke.

since its a 24" man you need a GPU with at least 1gb ram..its making your card work 2x than the usual since its a big display and a huge resolution too..

 

[Cdpkook132]

Exactly that is why I was going with the 1gb. The 4850 512mb has been great on a crt but reference single slot cooler just aint cutting it on the big boy.

 

[kairi_zeroblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 Exactly that is why I was going with the 1gb. The 4850 512mb has been great on a crt but reference single slot cooler just aint cutting it on the big boy.

better give that big boy a break man..the card will suffer overheating if you still pursue that size and resolution better get a 4850x2 or a 4850 with 1gb mems on it or if your wallet lets you go for 4870x2 or a single 1..

 

[kairi_zeroblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 OMG MAC BOOK PRO!!!!! 8 HOUR BATTERY LIFE GO GREEEEN HELLL YAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! GREEEENNNNNN NOTEBOOOOKS YEAAAAHHHHH!!!! USE LESS BATTERIES!!!!! Sorry just saw an apple commercial

i got carried away with this..lolz..

 

[Cdpkook132]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kairi_zeroblade better give that big boy a break man..the card will suffer overheating if you still pursue that size and resolution better get a 4850x2 or a 4850 with 1gb mems on it or if your wallet lets you go for 4870x2 or a single 1..

Well the simplest solution would be to dip it in some water and break down and get a water block to throw it in the loop. I just dont want to becuase it's a 4850 512mb.

 

[kairi_zeroblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdpkook132 Well the simplest solution would be to dip it in some water and break down and get a water block to throw it in the loop. I just dont want to becuase it's a 4850 512mb.

it would be no use man prolly it would go down(temps) a bit but to a dissapointment ending..since its a 24" screen and very high i mean ultra high resolution..

the card ends up used to the last kb of its juice..