Help with Graphics Card recommendation? :|

Dej117 · Jan 14, 2014

Hey all,

I just got 2 ATI HD 4850 512MB and currently have a Nvidia 9800GT 512MB in my PC.

I only have 1 PCI slot for 1 Graphics Card and would like to know if I should replace my Motherboard to run two ATI 4850's or just stick to my single Nvidia? I can give specs of PC ect if needed. c:

Muku · Jan 14, 2014

4850 is better than 9800GT. checkout this graphics card hierarchy chart and you will understand.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

So even if you don't want to change your motherboard, just running a single 4850 will give you better performance than a single 9800GT

huilun02 · Jan 14, 2014

Just run a single 4850. I don't think it will be worth getting a new board just to use a second card.

Going to need to know your budget and more system specs if you want to upgrade anything.

Dej117 · Jan 14, 2014

Muku :

Alright, that sounds like a good idea. If I was to change my Motherboard to house 2 PCI slots for the GPU's, does that mean I would have to scrap my 8 Core CPU?

I am looking to fairly high end games which Is why I'd prefer to have the 2 ATI's hooked up for dual performance, but I do not know much about crossfire or how it works. At the moment, I can run things like Just Cause 2 on max without lag or tearing but can't run, say, BF4 or Arkham City.

Dej117 · Jan 14, 2014

huilun02 :

I have an i7 CPU (8 Core) 4GB RAM (Looking to upgrade anyway) and, well here: http://puu.sh/6kv1X.png

The money I have atm is about $350 NZD (about 383 USD i presume) but have a part time job, so can go higher if needed.

Muku · Jan 14, 2014

Dej117 :

I don't know your cpu model but if you already have a 8 core cpu then there's no need to change it, it can easily handle two cards i guess.
One thing you should keep in mind that hooking two cards up in crossfire doesn't make your card twice as fast, it just increases the memory available. I'd suggest you to buy a single powerful card rather than two weak in crossfire, if you are planning to use a single display. and it may cost less also.

Dej117 · Jan 14, 2014

Muku :

Dej117 :

I don't know your cpu model but if you already have a 8 core cpu then there's no need to change it, it can easily handle two cards i guess.
One thing you should keep in mind that hooking two cards up in crossfire doesn't make your card twice as fast, it just increases the memory available. I'd suggest you to buy a single powerful card rather than two weak in crossfire, if you are planning to use a single display. and it may cost less also.

Sweet, I guess I'll sell my 9800GT and save for a single card

Thanks for the help

huilun02 · Jan 14, 2014

i7 is not bad. For a worthwhile processor upgrade you will also need a new board. And a new board means you need a new copy of Windows. Likewise getting a new board to accommodate an extra card is not worth it because it's not really a new board anymore.

I suggest getting a new graphics card if you want more gaming performance. The R9 270X, HD 7870 or GTX 660 should be within your budget.
Here's one I could find http://www.pcforce.co.nz/sapphire-radeon-r9-270x-bf4-verison-2gb-gddr5-oc-dualx-with-boost-p-2886.html

I'm not familiar with NZ stores. That card I linked comes with free copy of BF4. It will run the game nicely at high settings 1080p.

Dej117 · Jan 14, 2014

Hmm, that does look mighty fine, but the price of graphics cards are quite high as I'm only on minimum wage hahaha.

Yeah, I kinda figured getting a new board wouldn't be worth it.

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