Big Leap Of Graphics :D

[Darkmike]

Ive got a 3870 Powercolor 512mb Gcard and im now intrested in getting something abit better.

I thought about a 4850

Budget £100-150

Whats the best solution 4 me?

 

[Greebo]

For that budget, that is a good step up.

look here for a comparison to a 3870x2

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTUyNCw2LCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

if you look around you can always get a 2nd hand 4870 for £150 or under

 

[Darkmike]

Right, Ive decided get a 4850 work getting 1gb or stick with 512?

also 3870 will be for sale still got box and everything.

 

[TheMagic1an]

Just stick with 512, i don't think the extra 512mb would make much difference on a 4850.

 

[SlyReaper]

It depends on what sort of games you're playing. If you have to load a lot of high resolution textures on a large screen, then it may be worth getting the 1GB version. But buyer beware; it might be that the 1GB cards have their memory clocked lower than the 512MB cards, and that will result in LOWER performance. So if you do go for a 1GB card make sure it's running at the same speed at the 512MB card.

As for your 3870, I reckon you'll get about 50 or 60 quid for it on member's market. You might want to check though.

 

[pastymuncher]

If you go for a 1Gb card then don't get the Powercolour PCS. Two of us on here have just had to return the damn things. Faulty batch maybe?

 

[ACESHIGH]

Just stick with 512, i don't think the extra 512mb would make much difference on a 4850.

i tend to agree, 512mb is great for the 4850.

 

[kylew]

Get yourself a 1GB card if the price difference is small. There's no point at all cheaping out over a tenner when you can get a 1GB 4850 for less than £150.

 

[MrStabby]

If your going to be spending close to £150 on a 4850, then look around as you can get the 4870 for £160inc.

 

[HouR]

I would ask yourself is the 4850 that much of an upgrade, or a worthwhile upgrade.
I have the same card as you and even on my 24" I can play cryisis on high DX9 no aa.
I keep thinking I want a new card but I'm going to wait until the next revamps/new cards come out.

 

[gpuerrilla]

The 4850 is a fantastic card, however I would only upgrade to it around the £110 mark. If your gonna spend more then its entering the 4870 bracket which is even better. Basically if your gonna spend > £110 wait till the 4870s drop or for MM.

 

[OCOCOC]

It seems that it's the only choice for that budget. btw, i would buy a brand new 4850 rather than a second hand 4870 cos the performance difference for day to day use is tiny.