veg1992 Golden Master Messages 19,993 Nov 2, 2008 #21 HD 4850 is greater than or equal to 9800GTX+ HD 4870 is a little faster than the GTX 260 but equal in performance to the Core 216
HD 4850 is greater than or equal to 9800GTX+ HD 4870 is a little faster than the GTX 260 but equal in performance to the Core 216
OP OP M Mikhaile Solid State Member Messages 12 Nov 2, 2008 #22 So between these 2... 1. Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards GTX 260 $309.99 2. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100257L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards HD 4870 $264.99 Would you consider the 4870 to be the better buy?
So between these 2... 1. Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards GTX 260 $309.99 2. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100257L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards HD 4870 $264.99 Would you consider the 4870 to be the better buy?
veg1992 Golden Master Messages 19,993 Nov 2, 2008 #24 Ya most definitely... even the cheapest Core 216 is still a good bit pricier than the HD 4870
OP OP M Mikhaile Solid State Member Messages 12 Nov 2, 2008 #25 Would you consider the jump in price worth it though? From what Ive read there isnt much of a noticeable difference.
Would you consider the jump in price worth it though? From what Ive read there isnt much of a noticeable difference.
E Ethan_Kaizer Daemon Poster Messages 881 Location Long Island, NY, USA Nov 2, 2008 #26 Mikhaile said: Would you consider the jump in price worth it though? From what Ive read there isnt much of a noticeable difference. Click to expand... The only reason I would see in getting a Core 216 is if you have an SLi motherboard, and/or if you already have a GTX 260. Otherwise, I'd pick the 4870, as it's relatively the same performance, cheaper, and a bit more efficient.
Mikhaile said: Would you consider the jump in price worth it though? From what Ive read there isnt much of a noticeable difference. Click to expand... The only reason I would see in getting a Core 216 is if you have an SLi motherboard, and/or if you already have a GTX 260. Otherwise, I'd pick the 4870, as it's relatively the same performance, cheaper, and a bit more efficient.
M maroon1 Banned Messages 3,479 Nov 3, 2008 #27 Mikhaile said: So between these 2... 1. Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards GTX 260 $309.99 The GTX 260 core 216 comes with free far cry 2 game Click to expand... Click to expand...
Mikhaile said: So between these 2... 1. Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards GTX 260 $309.99 The GTX 260 core 216 comes with free far cry 2 game Click to expand... Click to expand...
1 1337_JohnN 1337 §tatus Messages 574 Location Southern California Nov 3, 2008 #28 Rofl. It's still ripping you off.
veg1992 Golden Master Messages 19,993 Nov 3, 2008 #29 1337_JohnN said: Rofl. It's still ripping you off. Click to expand... Well Maroon hearts Intel/nVidia... But I say its a good deal... just not enough justification to pay the extra money for around the same performance (unless you GPU Fold)
1337_JohnN said: Rofl. It's still ripping you off. Click to expand... Well Maroon hearts Intel/nVidia... But I say its a good deal... just not enough justification to pay the extra money for around the same performance (unless you GPU Fold)
1 1337_JohnN 1337 §tatus Messages 574 Location Southern California Nov 3, 2008 #30 But they are only taking advantage of him! xD