Xfire Dilema

[Rik1254]

Recently Ive started getting into PC gaming, so added a low spec HD 4830, 512mb GDDR3 to my HTPC. Then bulked on the case ready for a MOBO/CPU/RAM overhaul.

Problem is, the HD 4830 is a good card for the price, but it struggles to play most games (Oblivion at 1080p JUST plays....and no Im not reducing the res).

Would it be worth xfiring with another HD 4 series or just going straight out for a HD 6 series/ Nvidia equivilent?
Ive read that the 4830 in xfire can compete with the GTX 260 OC at a fraction of the price.

Any help appreciated

 

[Jay85]

If you was to get a new card how much will you be spending??

 

[Rik1254]

Not a lot. Right now its on the bottom of my list after CPU/mobo/RAM and they're going to take a few months. Probably looking at about £80 to xfire or £120 for a different series card.

 

[TheMorningStar]

4830 can probably be picked up for £30 second hand wont be many new about

 

[Rik1254]

4830 can probably be picked up for £30 second hand wont be many new about

About £20...I know a few places where theyre £40 new.

Im going to concentrate on the major parts first then swap out for a HD 6 series.

 

[Marine-RX179]

512MB VRAM is not enough for decent gaming at 1920 res...just upgrade the card...don't crossfire the 4830.