Thinking of getting a 4870

[=98=]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

Yes. The only thing the 9800 has is HybridGraphics which is... um.... craptacular?

[Skaggy]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

The 9800GT is basically a 8800GT amirite?

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

Is there really a difference between the 9800GT and the 4850 at 1280x1024?

Anyways, I've decided not to buy anything for now, since both my monitors are 1280x1024, I'll wait a few months to check out the upcoming cards and a new monitor.

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

lol

the gt isnt a scratch on the 4850

[=98=]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

I vote 9800gt because I'm a nvidia fanboy.

[jake_]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

I vote 9800gt because I'm a nvidia fanboy.

[KillerStickMan]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

4870...duh

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

Okay, more choices.

EVGA 9800GT 512mb GDDR3 (dual-slot cooler) - $95

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130397

Asus 4850 512mb GDDR3 (Asus cooler) - $120

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121272

Sapphire 4870 512mb GDDR5 (heatpipe cooler) - $165 after promo code

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102810

4870 still?

lol I remember last year thinking "wow" when seeing the 8800GT below $200 on newegg.

lol, it's at a third of it's original price now.

[jesus]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

I think you should. It's cheap, way cheaper than nvidia's competition and it's a really good card. Plus then you'll have 2 great gaming PCs as opposed to one great one and one that is kinda ok

lol I remember last year thinking "wow" when seeing the 8800GT below $200 on newegg.

[AvalancheDiode]

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

have any reason not to do it?

I can't come up with any.

Re: Thinking of getting a 4870

have any reason not to do it?

[Wizrdwarts]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102810

$165 after promo code & rebate. My PSU is plenty powerful and it will fit into my case. I have another rig with a 3650 so if I get this I will retire the 3650 and move my 8800GT into that rig.

Any thoughts?