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what to do graphics card wise?
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Soldato
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It depends, are you struggling with anything at the moment and what res do you play?
You could always sell you current card and grab a cheap 4890 or something similar and wait for the new cards to drop in price somewhat. But without knowing what problems you are having if any in frame rates it's a little hard to know for certain.
You could always sell you current card and grab a cheap 4890 or something similar and wait for the new cards to drop in price somewhat. But without knowing what problems you are having if any in frame rates it's a little hard to know for certain.
I'd steer clear of quadfire if I were you, better off selling it and then going for a 4890 IMO.
2 3870x2s in Crossfire may well be faster than a single 4890 in games where it works properly, but you're going to be dependent on good driver/game support and also have to deal with excessive heat/power consumption.
2 3870x2s in Crossfire may well be faster than a single 4890 in games where it works properly, but you're going to be dependent on good driver/game support and also have to deal with excessive heat/power consumption.
Soldato
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To be truthful, if you want it for the "oh shiney and new" factor, I would personally save up and not bother.
If it is for a particular reason though, let us know what you need / res you play and we can offer better advice.
I would say though:
1. Stick with what you have
2. Buy a 4890 (sell what you have now if you can).
3. Stick with what you have, sell it when the new cards come out and try and make the difference up.
If it is for a particular reason though, let us know what you need / res you play and we can offer better advice.
I would say though:
1. Stick with what you have
2. Buy a 4890 (sell what you have now if you can).
3. Stick with what you have, sell it when the new cards come out and try and make the difference up.
