More memory or next in series?

[Rex740]

Which would be better. A Radeon 4850 1 GB or Radeon 4870 512 mb. My resolution for my new monitor is 1920 x 1080.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

The 4870 512mb would be better.

 

[Evolv]

Yea, the 4850 1Gb is pointless when you can get a 4870 with DDR5 memory.

 

[Rex740]

Can anyone help me find a good 4870 HD card for $165 AR at most.

 

[Evolv]

This is a good one:
Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4870 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD5 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[Thresh25]

All the 4870's are supposed to come down to 149.99 this week

 

[Apokalipse]

HIS Radeon HD 4870 512MB = $164.99 - $10 MIR
reference PCB, non-reference cooler.

comes with STALKER clear skies if you check the box at the bottom

 

[philbar71]

^ +1 that's a good deal. go with that.

 

[Rex740]

I might be able to spend a little more if it's worth it. How's this? Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100259L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards. Do you think this will lower to 150 because i think it might have already been lowered.

 

[Pinscher]

On that res you would benefit from getting the 1GB 4870 if you can. Look around forums for people selling them. Maybe some retailer is having a deal on one too.

I know this is a little above your budget but not too far.

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards