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11-16-2008, 01:12 PM
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Which graphics card???
what is the best graphics card to use with a 4gb ram intel core 2 extreme Qx6850 becuase i was thinking of the 4870 x2 2Gb but i will only be using a 19 inch or 22 inch screen so the resolutions will be around 1280 x 1024 ??? dont want to waste money on the best card if im not gonna use its power?? thanks |
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11-16-2008, 01:34 PM
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Banana Hammock!
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if you dont want to shell out the cash for the X2, def hit up the 4870. it'll work great.
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11-16-2008, 01:49 PM
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if you have a 22 inch screen you'll probably be playing at 1680x1050.. I'd wait a couple of weeks.. nvidia's got something up there sleeve.. but if your wanting something now then the 4870 1GB or 260 core 216 will do fine
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11-16-2008, 01:53 PM
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OC for queen&country
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260 216 FTW!!
 this card is a monster & at 1680x1050 it will stomp any game they release for years..... 
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11-16-2008, 02:12 PM
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Its a toss up between the GTX260 216 and the HD4870 1gb. Both are the same price, and both are within a few frames of each other in most games. Anything more than that is a waste.
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11-16-2008, 02:34 PM
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+ 1 4870 1Gb or 260/216 core
To close to call you may want to taylor your decision based on the game you play as these cards are close but in real life one or the other has an advantage pending the game Either one will be an excellent card at that res |
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11-16-2008, 02:39 PM
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def depends on game between the 2 cards. Either way you will be happy.
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11-16-2008, 11:41 PM
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OC for queen&country
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Do yourself a favour & stick with ''team green'' nvidia are true plug & play specialists, whereas ATI can be finnicky with random setups....
Last edited by skunksmash : 11-16-2008 at 11:42 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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11-17-2008, 05:16 AM
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11-17-2008, 08:33 AM
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other wise i would say its between the 260 and 4870 1GB too, both great cards. |
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11-17-2008, 09:13 AM
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DT770 Pushed By PA2v2
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4870 1GB just because they deal with AA so well
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11-17-2008, 10:52 AM
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Arsenal
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+1 for 4870 1GB
Same price but the 4870 has better IQ and handles AA better which is another +1 |
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11-17-2008, 10:56 AM
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 Additional Comment: Just picked up my 4870 1gb for $250 AR ($15). At that price point,its clearly the card to get. After making numerous threads on numerous forums, reading a million reviews it felt like.. lol the conclusion was clear, 4870 1gb over the core 216 for 19x12 and under. And for the record, I was the biggest bvidia fan boy on the planet. All my purchases pretty much until this pint have been evga. But after reading everything, trying the card out (my buddy had one) I decided yup. ATI this time. Last edited by jmilch : 11-17-2008 at 11:03 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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11-17-2008, 11:29 AM
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11-17-2008, 12:48 PM
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I would go with the best deal between the 216 core and 4870 1gb. The 4870 1gb IMO is the better card and would be worth a difference of 10-20$. |
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