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hi, as the title says, im looking for to upgrade my graphics card, and im wondering if the 4870 1GB is worth upgrading to? i can't crossfire my 4850 because i only have 1 slot on my motherboard, please respond
thanks in advance

Edit : my cpu is a intel pentium dual core e5200 2.5ghz overclocked to 3.25ghz and i have 2gb ram and a 500w xion psu and my motherboard is pci express 1.1 x16.

Message edited by skate9345 on 10-26-2009 at 11:15:20 PM

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probably better waiting for prices on 5--- series cards to come down who about overclocking the 4850 and the 4870 soaks up some power whats your resolution if you can get 1 cheap and sell the 4850 why not

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i have a 22 inch screen and the max res on it is 1680x1050

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