Which 4870?

tyranus · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:11

I've been Nvidia for a while now, but I'll be getting a 4870 soon, but which one is generally regarded as the best make these days? I had a bad experience with sapphire (x800 pro died 6 months in).

Or is it more a level field now and cheap = win?

Opinions please

decrypt3r · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:15

the cheapest!!!

more expensive ones come with free stickers, warrantys etc

depends what your after, if u think u want little bits and bobs aswell get a higher 1

tyranus · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:22

Not to fussed by the bundle tbh, although I've noticed stuff like that doesn't get listed with the product anymore..

1CE · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:38

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-100-HT

This tbh

It comes with a HIS sticker and a multi tool too!

les · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:42

agree with 1CE i just got mine

tyranus · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:44

Multi tool? :confused:

Are they doing the ICQ version does anyone know, those coolers they used before were great...

TheMagic1an · 15 Jul 2008 at 14:44

another vote for HIS.

LoadsaMoney · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:20

Gainward gets my vote as its only £170, its the card you want not a poxy multi tool and some stickers.

ic0n · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:35

HIS = win

i got the x2 from them love it and then made my hole rig using that tool

TheGamingGeneral · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:52

HIS is the one am looking at too.

slimsymeat · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:52

If you buy a card just for a tool which one is the tool... lol... joke!

les · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:59

i dont think people just buy it for the tool m8 they would'nt be that sad , its a beast of a card

AWPC · 15 Jul 2008 at 16:07

tyranus said:
I've been Nvidia for a while now, but I'll be getting a 4870 soon, but which one is generally regarded as the best make these days? I had a bad experience with sapphire (x800 pro died 6 months in).

Or is it more a level field now and cheap = win?

Opinions please

Go for the cheapest as they are all the same ATI reference design.

Stu · 15 Jul 2008 at 19:56

les said:
i dont think people just buy it for the tool m8 they would'nt be that sad , its a beast of a card

It's a reference design, so it's no more of a beast than the others.

fornowagain · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:03

The Gigabyte can be quite cheap and has three years warranty.

J.D · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:04

fornowagain said:
The Gigabyte can be quite cheap and has three years warranty.

It only states one year on the OCUK page?.

C64 · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:07

J.D said:
It only states one year on the OCUK page?.

All purchases are 1 year warranty through etailers then the rest is manufacturer.

LoadsaMoney · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:10

les said:
i dont think people just buy it for the tool m8 they would'nt be that sad , its a beast of a card

They are buying it for the tool imo, if not, then why are they not getting the Gainward for £170 when its the same card, apart from its got ATi in the middle of the fan instead of HIS, they are paying £17 more just to get a useless tool.

fornowagain · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:13

J.D said:
It only states one year on the OCUK page?.

First year is the retailer, pretty sure its three years overall. Gigabyte UK support is by GBT Tech 01908-362700. Some have less overall or non UK support, Asus is also 3 years iirc. Always best to check if the retailer warranty details are correct, especially if its only a few quid between them.

tyranus · 15 Jul 2008 at 20:20

Got to admit, the Gainward looks like fantastic value...

is there any reason why so many people are saying HIS over the others?

Also anybody got the gainward?