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4850 512mb to GTX460 1gb?
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depends how much money you're going to lose on it tbh..
I upgraded from 9800GX2 to HD4870 and made a massive difference in performance.
Seeing as GTX460 is around par with HD 4870, I'd say It's worth it if it doesn't cost you more than £60.
I upgraded from 9800GX2 to HD4870 and made a massive difference in performance.
Seeing as GTX460 is around par with HD 4870, I'd say It's worth it if it doesn't cost you more than £60.
Soldato
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If it match your budget then sure, but we can't decide for you you would have to decide for yourself. Here's some comparison for your reference:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/177?vs=180
Do bare in mind those GTX460 1GB results are at stock speed 675MHz. Almost all GTX460 are guarantee to overclock to at least 800MHz.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/175?vs=180
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/177?vs=180
Do bare in mind those GTX460 1GB results are at stock speed 675MHz. Almost all GTX460 are guarantee to overclock to at least 800MHz.
Actually GTX460 1GB is equal/slighty faster than even the 4890:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/175?vs=180
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I'm looking at this upgrade as well, seems to offer quite a leap in fps, almost double in some of the reviews I've seen. It trades blows with the 5850, especially when overclocked, so looks pretty good for the money and a decent upgrade from a 4850. It beats the 4870 hands down anyway.
Similar query so I'll topic jack this one.
I have crossfire 4870 512mb's, what would be a worthy upgrade, or is it worth hanging onto these for now?
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I have crossfire 4870 512mb's, what would be a worthy upgrade, or is it worth hanging onto these for now?
For reference, 1920x1080 with [email protected]
It is worth it only if your current setup is struggling.
If yuo current games are perfectly playable with the settings/resolution you want all you will see if an increased number on the FPS counter rather than any real noticable change.
The GTX460 1GB is a lot faster than a HD4850 (its more in line with a GTX285).
If yuo current games are perfectly playable with the settings/resolution you want all you will see if an increased number on the FPS counter rather than any real noticable change.
The GTX460 1GB is a lot faster than a HD4850 (its more in line with a GTX285).
