- Jun 21, 2008
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Hi Everyone...
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I'm upgrading and looking for advice on a video card. I have already browsed these forums and looked at Tom's guide (Feb) for video cards. I'm just looking for your opinion and/or personal experiences with these parts.
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Short Version:
This is mostly a question over whether an HD4850 X2 or a GTX 280/285 would work better with a 24in 1920x1200 monitor. Here is my list of priorities from highest to lowest: Price > Performance > Reliability (probably no [o/c]ing) > Other Issues (Drivers, Waiting for game updates) > Noise. I do play mid/high graphics demanding games from time to time and the most important issue for me is that my new setup is just as fast as, or faster than, my old setup. I have a 19in 1440x900 monitor with an HD4850 and I'll be upgrading to a 24in 1920x1200 monitor. I would like to stay under $300 for a graphics card, but I can spend a little extra if absolutely necessary.
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Longer version:
I just built a new system last year, but since I have a little extra money, I'm going to upgrade a few parts. Here is an overview of my system:
Mobo: P5Q Pro (2 16x slots)
CPU: Q9450
Ram: 4GB PC6400
Future Power Supply: Corsair 750TX
Future Monitor: Samsung T240HD (and yes, I want it to be able to double as a TV)
The only things that I would want an opinion on are the power supply and the monitor (I know it's the wrong forum, but I'll take the advice here if you have it).
Crysis is probably the most demanding game I play (in the genre: FarCry 2, HL2, etc...) and so I just tested it on my computer at 1440x900 High Settings (with physics, volumetric and game effects on very high) with 0x AA and it varied from ~22-42 FPS with average FPS being in the lower 30s. I would like to average high 30s - low 40s min for the game, but I'll take the level I have now. There are varying reports on how my tentative first choice for a video card, the 4850 X2, would handle the game. It appears to be generally faster than the 280, but another review shows the 285 edging it out in Crysis (contradicted by this comparison), though the 4850 X2 still appeared to be the slightly faster in most games, including FarCry 2.
Here are the main questions:
1) Which card, either among the listed ones or other cards, would best deliver according to the criteria of (generally in order from highest to lowest): Price > Performance > Reliability > Other Issues > Noise
2) Is the HD4850 X2 really THAT noisy, compared to my current HD 4850?
3) Would the new setup deliver similar or better performance in games than the current one?
4) I can find find the HD4850 X2 for $275, so is it worth it to buy the GTX 280 for $335 GTX 285 for $350?
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I'm upgrading and looking for advice on a video card. I have already browsed these forums and looked at Tom's guide (Feb) for video cards. I'm just looking for your opinion and/or personal experiences with these parts.
----
Short Version:
This is mostly a question over whether an HD4850 X2 or a GTX 280/285 would work better with a 24in 1920x1200 monitor. Here is my list of priorities from highest to lowest: Price > Performance > Reliability (probably no [o/c]ing) > Other Issues (Drivers, Waiting for game updates) > Noise. I do play mid/high graphics demanding games from time to time and the most important issue for me is that my new setup is just as fast as, or faster than, my old setup. I have a 19in 1440x900 monitor with an HD4850 and I'll be upgrading to a 24in 1920x1200 monitor. I would like to stay under $300 for a graphics card, but I can spend a little extra if absolutely necessary.
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Longer version:
I just built a new system last year, but since I have a little extra money, I'm going to upgrade a few parts. Here is an overview of my system:
Mobo: P5Q Pro (2 16x slots)
CPU: Q9450
Ram: 4GB PC6400
Future Power Supply: Corsair 750TX
Future Monitor: Samsung T240HD (and yes, I want it to be able to double as a TV)
The only things that I would want an opinion on are the power supply and the monitor (I know it's the wrong forum, but I'll take the advice here if you have it).
Crysis is probably the most demanding game I play (in the genre: FarCry 2, HL2, etc...) and so I just tested it on my computer at 1440x900 High Settings (with physics, volumetric and game effects on very high) with 0x AA and it varied from ~22-42 FPS with average FPS being in the lower 30s. I would like to average high 30s - low 40s min for the game, but I'll take the level I have now. There are varying reports on how my tentative first choice for a video card, the 4850 X2, would handle the game. It appears to be generally faster than the 280, but another review shows the 285 edging it out in Crysis (contradicted by this comparison), though the 4850 X2 still appeared to be the slightly faster in most games, including FarCry 2.
Here are the main questions:
1) Which card, either among the listed ones or other cards, would best deliver according to the criteria of (generally in order from highest to lowest): Price > Performance > Reliability > Other Issues > Noise
2) Is the HD4850 X2 really THAT noisy, compared to my current HD 4850?
3) Would the new setup deliver similar or better performance in games than the current one?
4) I can find find the HD4850 X2 for $275, so is it worth it to buy the GTX 280 for $335 GTX 285 for $350?
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