New Graphics Card?

Dan2kx · 20 Nov 2008 at 22:13

Spec in sig is it worth me getting a new graphics card if i do i would get something like: ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2

Playing games like new call of duty and need for speed (@1920x1200)

What you guys think?

Dan

redeye_uk · 21 Nov 2008 at 12:59

I would at that resolution. The 4870 X2 is massively superior

[TW]Fox · 21 Nov 2008 at 13:05

Dont buy a new graphics card for Need for Speed, as it runs crap on whatever you buy and its rubbish anyway.

Yamahahahahaha · 21 Nov 2008 at 13:05

Even the 4850 would be faster than your existing setup.

For 1920 x 1200 and above, I would recommend at least a GTX 260 or 4870 1GB.

redeye_uk · 21 Nov 2008 at 13:06

TBF he's not only playing Need for Speed

[TW]Fox · 21 Nov 2008 at 13:17

Yea I forgot, COD is a behemoth of a game that requires a 400 quid video card to work properly.

redeye_uk · 21 Nov 2008 at 13:21

Dan2kx said:
Playing games like new call of duty and need for speed (@1920x1200)

That implies he plays neither of those games if you want to be pedantic

Dan2kx · 21 Nov 2008 at 18:37

not got the games yet, xmas pressy off missus

there wont be any bottlenecking then?

rjk · 21 Nov 2008 at 18:51

no- not at all

bobert50 · 21 Nov 2008 at 20:49

Cod's not that easy to run all out at higher resolutions all max'd tbh.

I'm holding out myself atm until one really stands out as a bargain compared to the 8800gt.

Dan2kx · 22 Nov 2008 at 21:13

which would be better in these seperate options....

my current 2900 in crossfire or a single 4870?

two 4870 in crossfire or 4870x2

Roeg1 · 23 Nov 2008 at 12:18

Id just go with a single 4870 1 gig its the best bang per buck card on the market and should run all games currently out maxed out at 1920x1200

I use the same res as yourself and run a 8800GTX i play all games i have on high to maxed out settings np.

Jaysquirrel · 23 Nov 2008 at 14:15

My 4850 can run COD:WaW maxed without any problems.

yantorsen · 23 Nov 2008 at 16:31

I wouldn't bother, I bet the only game you struggle with is Crysis and maybe FarCry 2

reflux · 23 Nov 2008 at 17:04

yantorsen said:
I wouldn't bother, I bet the only game you struggle with is Crysis and maybe FarCry 2

To be honest although I love my 4870X2 I'd have to agree. Most of the other new games on the market are designed for consoles and the requirements aren't that high.

Dan2kx · 23 Nov 2008 at 23:36

so u reckon my current setup isnt dead in the water yet?

i do recall cod4 ran fine maxed out!

dan

kppanic · 23 Nov 2008 at 23:42

Dan2kx said:
which would be better in these seperate options....

my current 2900 in crossfire or a single 4870?

two 4870 in crossfire or 4870x2

2900 Crossfire vs a single 4870 would be like Verne Troyer trying to dunk over Yao Ming.

As per 4870CF vs 4870x2.. Not really sure.. I'd have thought 4870x2 would work better than a Crossfire setup but apparently some unlucky people have the hardest time ever with trying to get 4870x2 to work properly...

yantorsen · 23 Nov 2008 at 23:48

It's irrelevent if there are much better cards out now, there is. But nothing needs that much power at 1680x1050 except for Crysis and Far Cry 2, so unless you play either of them 24/7 it isn't really worth it.

But then if your someone who must have the best go for it.

LoadsaMoney · 23 Nov 2008 at 23:52

GTX 260-216 is the best bang for buck, cheaper than the 4870 1gb and quite a bit faster.

Dan2kx · 24 Nov 2008 at 00:06

kppanic said:
2900 Crossfire vs a single 4870 would be like Verne Troyer trying to dunk over Yao Ming.

erm.....?

ok i googled it lol

so 4870 is better than twin 2900s

ok

i mite wait and see how the games fair before making my cost based decision then