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rapid987   08-08-2009 at 10:31:04 AM

Hey guys!

I'm about to get rid f my gtx 260 core 216 for a ati card... Should i go for a HD 4890 or 4850 x 2 2gb? My mob only supports cfx and i would like to be future proof... Gaming on a 23" 1080p monitor...

What would be the best bang for my $$$!

Any feedback will be appreciated...


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dandy   08-08-2009 at 10:51:30 AM

go for 4890.for future u can add 1 more 4890 or sell it for dx11 vga card..(still got value of selling)(good for high resolution)
2x 4850 cf on your mobo only will make it become 8x.althought it will slightly faster abit and cheaper then 4890.anyway is your choice(no value after selling)

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Zenthar   08-08-2009 at 05:17:00 PM

IMO and somehow based on the GFX Hierarchy Chart, both upgrades might not offer that big of an improvement. However, I believe the 4850X2 will be better in most cases than the 4890.

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billdo02   08-08-2009 at 05:33:14 PM

go 4870 1 GB. uses the GDDR5 memory. onl 10% fps worse than 4890. can be had for $130 after MIR on the egg. crossfire it and you are set!

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versus the cheapest 4890 at $190
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or the chepest 4850 x2 2gb at $225
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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   08-08-2009 at 06:23:54 PM

Why the change?

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