GPU Upgrade? - Advice Needed Please

[ElusiveWarrior]

Hi All,

I am currently running a Radeon HD 4870 (1GB).

Looking to upgrade in someway to improve bf3 and future proof a bit.

Have a Budget of around £150 (could push to £200).

Not sure about Crossfire as never done that before but will listen to advice

Was also thinking about a newer model to Crossfire later

Have been looking at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-039-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1866

Please let me know your thoughts / advice.

 

[ElusiveWarrior]

Thanks for your reply.

I would prefer to stick to AMD, I have only ever had one Nvidia card but had no end of problems with it so it put me off them.

I had looked at the product in the link that you posted and I'm thinking it may be worth paying the extra £50 with it being a 2gb card.

Would I be able to CF tham if I got anotehr in March? Like i say never done CF before so i don't know.

Cheers

 

[ElusiveWarrior]

Hi Thanks for the replies.

I don't know if mobo is capable if i'm honest. Its Abit IP35.

If it is would it be worth getting another 4870 to crossfire or would i get more performance from the 6950 IceQ X Turbo 2gb?

Cheers

 

[ElusiveWarrior]

It was the 6870 I was looking at.

Still not sure if i'm able to crossfire though.

I'm guessing the 4870 CF is a no go in most opinions then?

Cheers

 

[ElusiveWarrior]

Definitely go 6950 rather than crossfiring your 4870. Then crossfire the 6970 down the line.

I did go for it in the end (the 6950) and after a few teething problems at the start I would never look back. Great Card and would recommend it to anyone.

I went for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-038-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1752