8800 Series or 4800 Series? That is the question...

Rambo said:
Hey guys,

I'm currently considering upgrading my X1800XT for the best card I can get for around £130 - £150. I just got Far Cry 2, but don't want to play it until I get a better card so I can play it at full res (1920x1200) with no problems!
I was looking at maybe getting a 4850, but I'm not really 'on the scene' anymore, so I'm not 100% sure this is the best thing for me.

Anyway, a little insight and help would be much appreciated here. :)

Cheers,
- Tim.
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4800 hands down, no doubt about it. Your going to need a 4870. 8800's are out dated cards(some people might not like me saying that).
 
PabloTeK said:
1GB is a bit of a waste TBH, get a 512MB variant and save a few quid. The 9800GTX is good though. What PSU are you running?
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Read this: http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTU2MiwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Plus, the 1GB version is only £7 (5%) more...

teamhex said:
4800 hands down, no doubt about it. Your going to need a 4870. 8800's are out dated cards(some people might not like me saying that).
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My budget is around £140 - £150, so I'm afraid a 4870 is a no no.

Anyway, I decided to go with this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Will be arriving Tuesday, where I will update you all on how much I like it! :)
 
You made a good choice of card there.
You'll love it plays everything I've thrown at mine got another one for crossfire.
 
DirtyD86 said:
i was simply proving a point. GPU specs are misleading, it is a fact. had i pointed that out to anyone else, it would not have gotten a second notice. but god forbid i point anything out to CFs golden boy.
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What climbed up your ass and died?

Rambo said:
Read this: http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTU2MiwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Plus, the 1GB version is only £7 (5%) more...



My budget is around £140 - £150, so I'm afraid a 4870 is a no no.

Anyway, I decided to go with this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Will be arriving Tuesday, where I will update you all on how much I like it! :)
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Good choice! ;)
 
I would say 48 series, great cards, have seen both the 4850 512 DDR3 and 4870 1GB DDR5 in action, mind boggling good! Especially for the price.
 
i got the 4850 aswell.....

was going for the 8800gt first but there was a few problems (headcrabcake ripped me off)

but i am well happy with mine and im adding another over christams, congrats on your choice :)
 
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