im trying to decide what video card i should upgrade to for my current system to go onto my next one
specs
pd 940 3.2 oc to 3.65
nvidia 7600gt
2 gigs pc4200 ram
2x 250 gb sata 3.0 hard drives in raid
xfi extreme gamer platinum edition
500 watt powersupply
2 15inch monitors
so i was thinking between these 3 video cards
4850 $180
4870 $280
9800gx2 $280
right now my mobo supports cf but only 16x-8x. and my next build that will be built in around 12-15 weeks and it will most likely be an intel board that supports cf and probably a nehalem build. im also thinking about buying a 4850x2 or 4870x2 when i do my new build.
im also thinking about buying 2 22inch monitors in the future or keep my 2 15 inch and get a 32-40 hd tv
im going to upgrade my ram from 2gigs to 3 to max out vista 32bit on my current system
all really want to do is play all the upcoming games in the next 3-4 months on high or max settings. i know i will get the best performance from a 9800gx2 but my case wont fit it unless i cut it up and i want to have crossfire. i also know bottle necking will be an issue but the card i get will go into my next system
right i think i might go with the 4850 because if i pair that up with a 4850x2 thats all the power i'll ever need
edit: does any one know how much memory the 4850x2 will have?
specs
pd 940 3.2 oc to 3.65
nvidia 7600gt
2 gigs pc4200 ram
2x 250 gb sata 3.0 hard drives in raid
xfi extreme gamer platinum edition
500 watt powersupply
2 15inch monitors
so i was thinking between these 3 video cards
4850 $180
4870 $280
9800gx2 $280
right now my mobo supports cf but only 16x-8x. and my next build that will be built in around 12-15 weeks and it will most likely be an intel board that supports cf and probably a nehalem build. im also thinking about buying a 4850x2 or 4870x2 when i do my new build.
im also thinking about buying 2 22inch monitors in the future or keep my 2 15 inch and get a 32-40 hd tv
im going to upgrade my ram from 2gigs to 3 to max out vista 32bit on my current system
all really want to do is play all the upcoming games in the next 3-4 months on high or max settings. i know i will get the best performance from a 9800gx2 but my case wont fit it unless i cut it up and i want to have crossfire. i also know bottle necking will be an issue but the card i get will go into my next system
right i think i might go with the 4850 because if i pair that up with a 4850x2 thats all the power i'll ever need
edit: does any one know how much memory the 4850x2 will have?
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