4870 X2 vs 4870 CF vs 9800 GX2

[kojakk]

So I'm getting ready to build a new system and I read the latest review on the 4870 X2.

I was really just trying to decide between 1 4870 X2 or 2 4870s in CF, but as I was reading over the results I couldn't help but notice how well the 9800 GX2 was performing. I play at 1680 x 1050 with AA (Results here)

Comparing the results from those charts with these prices (from newegg)

Sapphire - 4870 X2 - 549.99
Sapphire - 4870 - 259.99 (x2 for CF) - 519.98
EVGA - 9800 GX2 - 284.99

To me the 9800 seems to be the best choice for the money. I'd be curious to see how it would compare in SLI.

What do you guys think?

 

[hallowed_dragon]

To warn you, 9800X2 has higher maximum and average frame rates than 4870 (single) but it's minimum FPS can dip below 20 and that can mess up your gameplay. I wouldn't advise on a 9800X2 SLI setup because quad SLI is not that great compared with the other options, it's scaling is far from perfect.
I suggest going towards single 4870 or 4870X2 for your resolution for smooth play.

 

[ragsters]

^+1

 

[San Pedro]

A single 4870 rocks 1680x1050 for me, it even does pretty well at 1920x1080 with AA on in most games.

 

[kojakk]

I'll probably go with the 4870 X2 then. It competes with 4870 CF pretty well and I could always pickup another down the line.

Thanks folks.