9800GTX+ or Ati 4850

[epicname]

I can’t decide between these two cards, I play at 1680 by 1050 the games I play the most are TF2, GTR Evo, GTR2 and sometimes Grid. Also how much better would either of the cards be against my current 8800GTS 640mb

Asus P5N32-E PLUS SLi nForce
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.5ghz
4GB OCZ PC2-6400C4
Nvidia 8800GTS 640mb

Any help welcome.

 

[LoadsaMoney]

They'd be quite a bit faster than your old GTS.

Id say the 4850 is the better card, especially when using AA, and welcome to the forums.

 

[*Chris]

CLAIMED

4850

 

[Shocky-FM]

The 9800GTX+ actually comes out slightly ahead in most reviews, even with AA, not that it matters as 9800GTX+ is overpriced and not really worth it.

 

[PwnDirect]

There pretty much even on all fronts perfomance vs cost

Seen as you have an sli mobo I would go with the 9800+

 

[reflux]

The main advantage of the GTX+ is it comes with a decent cooler as standard.

 

[!TIMMY!]

and you can use it for Physx.

 

[epicname]

Thanks guys

I do like the 4850 but I’m leaning towards the 9800GTX+ mainly because I like the cooling better and I’ve always liked using Nhancer.

 

[jrodga2k5]

Thanks guys

I do like the 4850 but I’m leaning towards the 9800GTX+ mainly because I like the cooling better and I’ve always liked using Nhancer.

Either way you should be pretty impressed with the performance.

I would try and get one of the big name brands at a good price for the 9800+ like EVGA where you have a great warranty, reliable turn around on RMA's and solid support.

The GTX should O/C fairly well also and the stock cooler is pretty damn quiet to be honest!

Obviously my opinion on the 9800GTX and not the + but not much of a change besides default clocks and manufacturing process

Though in all honesty I'd go for the cheaper of the two which in this case is the 4850 by a decent level

 

[chris_uk333]

Get the 4850 it's a cracking card!

 

[flinco]

4850 definitely