1GB 550GTX TI better than a 512mb 4870?

[True_Scotsman]

So as title is the 1gb 550gtx better than my 512mb 4870?
Checked a couple of sites but still not sure.

Thanks

 

[TheRealDeal]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/513?vs=541

There's not really much in it. The link above shows a small comparison between them. Starcraft 2 tends to run a lot better on Nvidia cards which is why the gtx550 looks a lot better in that game.

 

[Confused Stu]

I loved my 4870s (I went through 3 of them) back in the day, but how did we ever think 60C at idle was reasonable?

 

[Davedree]

I loved my 4870s (I went through 3 of them) back in the day, but how did we ever think 60C at idle was reasonable?

Lol yeah they ran hot and used about 75 watts on idle.
I used to run my fans at 31% to keep it idling at 45-50c

 

[oweneades]

GPU wise there isn't much in it (IIRC the GTX550TI was a direct competitor to AMD's HD5770, faster in some games & slower in others).

Card wise I would take the 550TI simply due to the extra VRAM onboard. Both GPU's are powerful enough to take advantage of the 1GB VRAM.

 

[Davedree]

GPU wise there isn't much in it (IIRC the GTX550TI was a direct competitor to AMD's HD5770, faster in some games & slower in others).

Card wise I would take the 550TI simply due to the extra VRAM onboard. Both GPU's are powerful enough to take advantage of the 1GB VRAM.

yeah agree 512mb just isn't enough where as 1gb will help out so much more

 

[TheRealDeal]

GPU wise there isn't much in it (IIRC the GTX550TI was a direct competitor to AMD's HD5770, faster in some games & slower in others).

Card wise I would take the 550TI simply due to the extra VRAM onboard. Both GPU's are powerful enough to take advantage of the 1GB VRAM.

The gtx550ti would also be my choice but he already has a 4870. I would want a bigger upgrade.

 

[True_Scotsman]

Yeah would be looking for a bigger upgrade, but was hoping that this was something that wiuld benefit me. What would be a decent upgrade for £50 - £ 100? (Second hand is also possible)

 

[oweneades]

The gtx550ti would also be my choice but he already has a 4870. I would want a bigger upgrade.

Yeah would be looking for a bigger upgrade, but was hoping that this was something that wiuld benefit me. What would be a decent upgrade for £50 - £ 100? (Second hand is also possible)

Ah sorry I mis-read your post as you having the option between the two.

In that case a HD7850 (around £80-100 used) or GTX660 (£90-110ish) would be a great option.

Roughly double the performance in most games.

 

[Krisali]

Lol yeah they ran hot and used about 75 watts on idle.
I used to run my fans at 31% to keep it idling at 45-50c

I had 2 4870s and my PC was on 24/7 for months. Cost me a small fortune

 

[Davedree]

I had 2 4870s and my PC was on 24/7 for months. Cost me a small fortune

lol amazing cards for the price though, back in the day when real competition existed between companies. the 4870 really kicked Nvidia hard with their gtx260, but now Amd and Nvidia are working together we'll never see those days again.

 

[OptimaLnrg]

I loved my 4870s (I went through 3 of them) back in the day, but how did we ever think 60C at idle was reasonable?

60c? Was that an aftermarket or do you have air conditioning?!

Mine Idled at 80c, load 85c LOL.

 

[Krisali]

60c? Was that an aftermarket or do you have air conditioning?!

Mine Idled at 80c, load 85c LOL.

They ran hot but don't think mine ever failed once. I sold them a couple months ago but they were rock solid the whole time i had them.