I believe so, but the 1GB card will effectively become a 512MB card, as it needs to match the memory sizes. I'm not positive though.
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Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB - in the building yet?
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I believe so, but the 1GB card will effectively become a 512MB card, as it needs to match the memory sizes. I'm not positive though.
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Yep, you'll lose the 1gb so you will only have 512mb, as you'll get the lowest amount.
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another review of the Powercolor PCS+ version at hothardware.com
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thanks for the heads-up
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looking good. I think i've made my mind up
, but going to wait for OcUk to put theirs on 'this week only' offer again, or for the compeitor to get it in stock. There is a Gigabyte one, but its still quite a bit more than the Powercolor has been.looking good. I think i've made my mind up
Yeh, if you can either wait or source at last weeks price then the question of whether the extra memory makes THAT much difference is irrelevant, same-ish price for extra memory is a no brainer even if it's an extra tenner or so imo
Yeah see they say its "the card to get" but if you are only playing at 1650x1080 for example there seems to be little to no point!
Clearly if you are playing at the ridiculously high resolutions then the extra ram makes sense but otherwise no. It's the usual 1gb vs 512mb argument as always
Only thing that comes into it is if its only £10 more expensive then why the hell not!
Clearly if you are playing at the ridiculously high resolutions then the extra ram makes sense but otherwise no. It's the usual 1gb vs 512mb argument as always
Only thing that comes into it is if its only £10 more expensive then why the hell not!
Yeah see they say its "the card to get" but if you are only playing at 1650x1080 for example there seems to be little to no point!
Clearly if you are playing at the ridiculously high resolutions then the extra ram makes sense but otherwise no. It's the usual 1gb vs 512mb argument as always
Only thing that comes into it is if its only £10 more expensive then why the hell not!
I think it depends how long you keep it aswell
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GURU3D review is up
Strange they have cpu @ just 3GHz and use 2Gb memory, otherwise it's prob the best review of the 1Gb to date. Over £200 for this card and the 512Mb is the one to get, I'd pay about £180 though if I were getting a new card now
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Palit Sonic Dual Edition review up (legionhardware)
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I purchased the Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB GDDR5, replacing my previous Sapphire HD 3870 512MB card. My present system comprises of:
ThermalTake TaiChi chasis
Tagan PipeRock TG700-BZ 700w Modular
Gigabyte 965-DQ6 (F12 BIOS)
Intel Q6600 SLACR (stock)
8GB DDR2 Reaper (4-4-4-15)
3 x 1 TB HDD
Vista x64 SP1
Firstly, since first powering on my machine with the new card installed my problems started. From a coldstart, my PC powers on for a few seconds, then switches itself off. About 2 seconds later, it powers itself back on and proceeds to POST and boot into Windows. This alone is disconcerting as it's never powered on like this before. Consequently, thinking it to be a PSU issue, I replaced my Tagan 580w for a 700w. To my disbelief, with the 700w hooked up, the identical problem persisted.
Secondly, when running tests with ATITool cube or even clicking the AA / AF sections in the Catalyst control centre, I can hear electrical "buzzing", sounding like interference. Is this common on 4870's or implies damaged / faulty capacitor(s)?
Lastly, ignoring the above points, the simple fact is that this 4870 is running so much slower than my 3870. I realise this shouldn't be the case, but taking all these points into consideration, would you deem that I have a faulty Powercolor card? Removing it and reinserting my 3870, none of the above problems exist. The PC powers on as it should, there is no buzzing and games perform well.
I had also considered that the fault lies with my PCI-E slot on my motherboard, but my 3870 runs quite happily with PCI-E x16 @ 16. Surely adequate for the 4870 as well. Having wasted cash needlessly on a new PSU, I'm not ready to repeat that mistake with a new motherboard as well.
I am wondering if anyone else has ran into these or similiar problems with this Powercolor card and can offer some tips or even solutions. Cheers.
Oh and first forum post, so please .. be gentle
ThermalTake TaiChi chasis
Tagan PipeRock TG700-BZ 700w Modular
Gigabyte 965-DQ6 (F12 BIOS)
Intel Q6600 SLACR (stock)
8GB DDR2 Reaper (4-4-4-15)
3 x 1 TB HDD
Vista x64 SP1
Firstly, since first powering on my machine with the new card installed my problems started. From a coldstart, my PC powers on for a few seconds, then switches itself off. About 2 seconds later, it powers itself back on and proceeds to POST and boot into Windows. This alone is disconcerting as it's never powered on like this before. Consequently, thinking it to be a PSU issue, I replaced my Tagan 580w for a 700w. To my disbelief, with the 700w hooked up, the identical problem persisted.
Secondly, when running tests with ATITool cube or even clicking the AA / AF sections in the Catalyst control centre, I can hear electrical "buzzing", sounding like interference. Is this common on 4870's or implies damaged / faulty capacitor(s)?
Lastly, ignoring the above points, the simple fact is that this 4870 is running so much slower than my 3870. I realise this shouldn't be the case, but taking all these points into consideration, would you deem that I have a faulty Powercolor card? Removing it and reinserting my 3870, none of the above problems exist. The PC powers on as it should, there is no buzzing and games perform well.
I had also considered that the fault lies with my PCI-E slot on my motherboard, but my 3870 runs quite happily with PCI-E x16 @ 16. Surely adequate for the 4870 as well. Having wasted cash needlessly on a new PSU, I'm not ready to repeat that mistake with a new motherboard as well.
I am wondering if anyone else has ran into these or similiar problems with this Powercolor card and can offer some tips or even solutions. Cheers.
Oh and first forum post, so please .. be gentle
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