Would it be worth it?

[fjc1998]

Would it be worth it if I upgrade from 2 4890s to a single 5870 (I have a Phenom II X3 720)?

 

[Maziar]

No,2 HD 4890s should perform like a 5870 and maybe a little better

 

[fjc1998]

Well the main reason im upgrading is the noise.Is it quiet?

P.S. I also want DX11

 

[rolli59]

Performance wise no. For noise and DX11 yes. The HD4890 should have a nice resale value on ebay.

 

[Maziar]

Yes,its quieter compared to 2 HD 4890s

 

[fjc1998]

Soo 2 4890s=a 5870 in performance?

 

[rolli59]

Soo 2 4890s=a 5870 in performance?

Pretty close!

 

[fjc1998]

"Thank you!Thank you very much!"Elvis

 

[Maziar]

And even sometimes better,because HD 5870 performs like 2 HD 4870s in CF,and 4890 is faster than a 4870

 

[fjc1998]

i could also get a 5970 but they're kinda low on stock but would THAT be good upgrade?and would my Phenom bottleneck it?

 

[Maziar]

What resolution are you going to play at ?
2 HD 4890s can handle everything games well on good settings.

 

[fjc1998]

1920X1280 I know its overkill but it fit the budget lol (the 4890s)

 

[fjc1998]

I know it can handle everything but its just to loud. think of a bulldozer with 5 jackhammers drilling at your driveway (its true!)

 

[fjc1998]

75% any lower and it'll overheat and crash the comp.

 

[fjc1998]

think of two of them at 75%

 

[fjc1998]

i traveled through time and brought back this webpage

http://2118ad.xfxforce.com/index.html

LOL

 

[Maziar]

75% is quite high,i use 40% with my 4870X2.