Wich one ?

[sam_1421]

Hi,

I am about to buy a new videocard, and I'm not sure wich one to choose ... theres a few ones I am looking at :

Radeon HD 4870
Radeon HD 4850
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce 9800 GX2

They are not all at the same price, but wich one has the best quality/price ratio ?

Thanks,

Sam

 

[romulus47plus1]

Best performance/price ratio?
Definitely the 4850.
Next will be 4870.
Choose one of these cards, depending on your budget.
The other 2 are just a waste of cash to me since the 4800s can perform better than them in half of their prices.

 

[sam_1421]

But ... is 512 MB enough ? I found some GTX 260 for 228$, does it worth this cost ?

 

[romulus47plus1]

512 is currently enough.
GTX260 for 228$ is a good deal. Where did you find the deal?

 

[sam_1421]

I found this here, but it's probably an error, and this is out of stock ... The price will sure raise up when the card will ve in stock.

http://www.pcvonline.com/productDetails.aspx?id=7247

So I think I'll take the radeon 4850, very cheap and good performer !

 

[romulus47plus1]

[strike]Hey, you can have that card too.
http://en.expreview.com/
The 4870 at 216$ [/strike]
Opps... EU...
anyway, the 4850 is a good card too, so have fun with it!

 

[romulus47plus1]

Hey, about the deal, it's strange ok, the standard price for the GTX260 is 399...

 

[sam_1421]

Yes, I know, I think I'll forget it !! I'll wait like one week to see if the 9800s prices will drop, and if not, I will buy the 4850 !

Thanks for your help !

Sam

 

[romulus47plus1]

Nah, need not thank me. Welcome to Tom's Forums.
Anyway, If you can wait, maybe getting a 4870 will be a better deal.
Or 2 4850s.

 

[sam_1421]

It could, but I do not have two PCI-E slots, though my MB is awesome for overclocking !

 

[sam_1421]

LOL funny lizard

What do you mean by "You can buy Evga and then step up to 4870x2" ?? They replace old cards ?

Thanks,

Sam