4890

[jamest]

Looking to buy an ATI 4890 to replace my ageing 8800GT.

Which is better between the XFX & Asus?

Also do you think a format and reinstall will be required?

Thanks

 

[Fenris]

No format and reinstall is needed.

Personaly I would just ask yourself "Do I want HAWX?" and "Do I want to OC my card?"

The Asus has voltage tweak software for higher clocks but the XFX comes with HAWX, so your choice realy, both brands have a good rep.

 

[jamest]

No format and reinstall is needed.

Personaly I would just ask yourself "Do I want HAWX?" and "Do I want to OC my card?"

The Asus has voltage tweak software for higher clocks but the XFX comes with HAWX, so your choice realy, both brands have a good rep.

Thanks for the reply.

Think I'll go for the Asus in that case. I have enough games to get through as it is!

 

[Amnesia]

xfx's warranty has really sucked in the past but now


***EXCLUSIVE Premium Priority 2 Year Warranty***

In the unlikely event of your card failing within 2 Years, OcUK will replace your card with a brand new one, pending testing within our standard RMA terms and conditions (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/support.php)


i would get the xfx card simply for this.

 

[jamest]

xfx's warranty has really sucked in the past but now


***EXCLUSIVE Premium Priority 2 Year Warranty***

In the unlikely event of your card failing within 2 Years, OcUK will replace your card with a brand new one, pending testing within our standard RMA terms and conditions (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/support.php)


i would get the xfx card simply for this.

I didn't realise the XFX came with that warranty, that's actually really tempting.

Will the XFX overclock similar to the Asus?

Thanks

 

[Amnesia]

i have no idea...depends on the cooler but there shouldnt be too much in it

 

[jamest]

Ordered the XFX because of the special warranty.

Hopefully it'll be a nice improvement over my 8800gt!

Thanks again

 

[Alien8]

Ordered the XFX because of the special warranty.

Hopefully it'll be a nice improvement over my 8800gt!

Thanks again

I have the XFX 4890 card and it really is good and yes you can overclock no problems default is 850mhz / 975, tried out 900mhz GPU and 1000mhz Memory and ran it for 2hrs no problems running CO4 and an a hour on UT3, temps were about 61c - 64c, but card was fine, no jet engine noises...Properly could have gone higher, but I'm happy with defaults..eats up all my old games, UT3, COD4, COD4 WAW, Burnout Paradise [excellent] , Crysis Full Max settings

 

[Minstadave]

I'm running mine at 965/1125, great card, great warranty.

 

[5abr3]

xfx's warranty has really sucked in the past but now


***EXCLUSIVE Premium Priority 2 Year Warranty***

In the unlikely event of your card failing within 2 Years, OcUK will replace your card with a brand new one, pending testing within our standard RMA terms and conditions (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/support.php)


i would get the xfx card simply for this.

The Asus has a 3 year warranty...

granted it isn't an instant replace but still