Discussion On The ATI Radeon 5*** Series Before They Have Been Released Thread

Buckster · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:43

because 8x is more what someone would use

16x is overkill

Rroff · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:46

Buckster said:
because 8x is more what someone would use

16x is overkill

I'm talking about AF not FSAA... most of the time theres little point using anything inbetween 0 or 16 for performance comparisons.

Final8y · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:48

Rroff said:
Same benchies as before I think... just some totals and stuff added...

I'm still wondering who on earth benches with 8x AF... I can't see the point of using anything other than 0x or 16x... ok visually it might negate some of the patterns on distant objects while still making closer stuff look nicer but for performance comparisons its kinda odd.

X8 AF Is the most commonly used.

LoadsaMoney · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:49

The turncoats are a coming

gurusan · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:49

I always use 16xAF, usually with 4 or 8x AA

Buckster · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:52

ah sorry - brain not engaged

agreed - off or 16x as little overhead

Rroff said:
I'm talking about AF not FSAA... most of the time theres little point using anything inbetween 0 or 16 for performance comparisons.

Rroff · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:55

Pretty much everyone I know either uses 0x/0x, 4x/16x or 8x/16x... I can't think of one person that I know of that uses 8x AF.

Final8y · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:57

So why all the fuss anyway as there is little to no hit.

kablooey · 20 Sep 2009 at 16:57

So those previous Vantage scores were spot on then. As I thought it looks to be slightly slower than a 295GTX (@19x12) with beta drivers, nice! Now lets just hope I wasn't far off with the price.

Rroff · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:00

Final8y said:
So why all the fuss anyway as there is little to no hit.

no fuss, just strikes me odd every time I look at a benchmark done at 8x AF

Locke · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:02

Price is probably quite high to start off with? Like say around £300+?

Also I read through like 10 pages and the front page and can't see a release date on these?
Well the only one I saw was this Wednesday? Is this true?

Final8y · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:02

Rroff said:
no fuss, just strikes me odd every time I look at a benchmark done at 8x AF

Maybe because X8 AF is what he likes to use while gaming.

Monkeynut · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:04

Rroff said:
no fuss, just strikes me odd every time I look at a benchmark done at 8x AF

Didn't 8x AF only really cause any noticeable performance loss on GeForce 7/Radeon 19xx and below cards anyway?

Rroff · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:05

Final8y said:
Maybe because X8 AF is what he likes to use while gaming.

Maybe - but it still doesn't make much sense from a benchmarking POV - all you need is 0x and 16x and you know where you stand...

Rroff · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:06

Monkeynut said:
Didn't 8x AF only really cause any noticeable performance loss on GeForce 7/Radeon 19xx and below cards anyway?

Dunno - Its been a long time since AF really made for any huge performance difference.

Final8y · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:08

Rroff said:
Maybe - but it still doesn't make much sense from a benchmarking POV - all you need is 0x and 16x and you know where you stand...

So really your looking for the AF hit.

TAC4U · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:19

I've been trying to keep up with this topic but it's not exactly easy. Anyway, what sort of PSU are we talking about for a 5870X2? I have a 1000W at the moment but was quite taken a back by the power requirements suggested, so I was wondering: will it be enough? I have a Core i7 @ 4GHz and I know that draws a bit of power, as my old 580W Hiper wasn't up to the job. I don't really want to be spending £200 getting a 1500W or 2000W PSU.

Azza · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:31

1000W will be fine.

toon_mad · 20 Sep 2009 at 17:57

hi i cant find a straight answer anywhere, maybe because no one knows for certs yet but:

-> how much will a 5*** series card cost, are we talking > £300
-> would a 2gb 4890 be a good upgrade from my current gtx 260?
-> when do the 5*** series come to overclockers?

AWBbox · 20 Sep 2009 at 18:02

toon_mad said:
hi i cant find a straight answer anywhere, maybe because no one knows for certs yet but:

-> how much will a 5*** series card cost, are we talking > £300

The 5850 is probably going to be <£300, the 5870 models might not be.

toon_mad said:
-> would a 2gb 4890 be a good upgrade from my current gtx 260?

No, wait for the 5xxx series to come out.

toon_mad said:
-> when do the 5*** series come to overclockers?

Read the ******* thread, this date has been stated more times than anything else.