Poemaster In Runtime Messages 284 Sep 6, 2008 #1 How much is a 3870x2 worth? and what kind of performance increase will have over a 8800GTS (G92) and a 4850?
How much is a 3870x2 worth? and what kind of performance increase will have over a 8800GTS (G92) and a 4850?
Trotter Grandfather of Techist, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Staff member Messages 33,560 Location The South Sep 6, 2008 #2 1. HD4870 X2 2. GTX 280 3 9800GX2 4. HD4870 5. GTX 260 6. HD3870 X2 7. 8800Ultra 8. HD4850 9. 9800GTX+ 10. 9800GTX 11. 8800GTX 12. 8800GTS 512MB (G92 Revision) Click to expand... http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/graphics-card-rankings-139202/ Brand new, a 3870X2 runs $200 (for a 512MB version) to almost $300. Figure $250. 4870's start in that neighborhood, so it would make more sense to just go with that.
1. HD4870 X2 2. GTX 280 3 9800GX2 4. HD4870 5. GTX 260 6. HD3870 X2 7. 8800Ultra 8. HD4850 9. 9800GTX+ 10. 9800GTX 11. 8800GTX 12. 8800GTS 512MB (G92 Revision) Click to expand... http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/graphics-card-rankings-139202/ Brand new, a 3870X2 runs $200 (for a 512MB version) to almost $300. Figure $250. 4870's start in that neighborhood, so it would make more sense to just go with that.