Replacing the X1950 pro

tijmen007

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I've already asked this question before, but due some financial problems my budget decreased :pfff: . My motherboard and videocard died at the same time :cry: , so i have to replace them. I'm located in Europe so please don't give me newegg products. I'm wondering what card I should buy, my budget is around the 60 euros. I can buy a X1900XTX for 60,- from s friend, but what do you guys think? Hint: Use this site http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/cat/49 ( Netherlands ) to get an idea of the prices here.
 

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I'd have to +1 on the HD 4670. It performs at the level of the HD 3850, which should be close to double the performance of the ageing x1900XTX. A few other advantages to it also (less power, newer tech, cooler, quiter).
 

tijmen007

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Thanks for all the replies, but the thing I 'm not so sure about is the 128-bit memory interface, I've seen many people saying to avoid it. I've looked up some benches and yes it crushes the X1950pro with some eye candy turned on. ( I couldn't play crysis at ALL with 2/4/8/16 FSAA nor AA with my X1950 pro).
 

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256bit probably is out of your price range ex. 8800gt or 3850.
3850 might be closer to you budget, but 4670 by far is the best bang for your bux.

at any rate, none of those card are capable to run crysis with AA on.
 

Kari

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the 4670 is a budget card, the narrower bus makes the card simpler and thus it's cheaper to manufacture...

nevertheless it performs quite well, for the price :)