Is this a good deal?


  1. Posts : 138
    Windows 7 Professional x64 6.1 Build 7600
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    Is this a good deal?


    My video card is about the only thing not up to spec now in my system. I'm not really a gamer but might start playing every once in a while. I also do some photo/video editing. I came across a few different cards on craigslist. One is a Radeon HD 4850 and the other is a HD 4870, both with 512mb memory. The 4850 is $65 and the 4870 is $85. Would the 4850 be enough since I don't game much, or should I go for the 4870?
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    Windows 7 Professional (x64/SP1) /Linux Mint 16
       #2

    Go for the 4830 you're psu may struggle with the 4870.
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  3. Posts : 138
    Windows 7 Professional x64 6.1 Build 7600
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    I've been thinking about upgrading the psu. I found a 530w unit that will fit my case. Would it be worth it to do that and go with the 4870, or would the 4850 provide good enough performance?
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    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    530w would drive the card.
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  5. Posts : 2,562
    windows 10 pro 64 bit
       #5

    A 5550 is about $60.00 0n the egg right now + a $15.00 rebate you may or not see...only needs a 400 watt power supply...This depends more on what games you DO play...
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    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    The 4870 has two DVIs. Will you have two monitors?
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  7. Posts : 138
    Windows 7 Professional x64 6.1 Build 7600
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       #7

    Just one monitor. 22" at 1920x1080
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