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Windows 7: Which Graphics Card to get?
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06 Nov 2009
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Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop) Worcester |
Which Graphics Card to get?
I am ordering a new PC, and would like some advice on which graphics card to choose. The three I am considering (can afford) are:
1GB Nvidia Geforce GTS 250
1GB ATI Radeon HD 4870
1GB ATI Radeon HD 4850X2
Which card will give me better performance on max settings on a demanding game like GTA IV.
The rest of the system is as follows:
AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3.00GHz
4GB Corsair DDR3 RAM
1TB HDD | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built
OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop)
CPU AMD Phenom II x4 965 @ 3.40GHz Black Edition
Motherboard ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card Sapphire HD 5770 1024MB
Monitor(s) Displays 22" Viewsonic VX2260 Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution 1900x1080 (1080p)
Keyboard Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse Roccat Kova Gaming Mouse
PSU 600W OCZ StealthXStream
Case Antec 902 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling Stock - CPU, GPU, PSU, 3x120MMcase fans 1x200mm case fan
Hard Drives Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB SATA, 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM
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06 Nov 2009
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#2 | |
7 RTM 64bit manchester ,England |
4850*2
i think both then ati cards are better than the 250
gta4 is not that a demanding game gpu wise its more cpu dependant
(except it needs a whole lot of vram)
ive heard ,but not 100% sure that gta has some problems with *2 cards | | My System Specs | | OS 7 RTM 64bit
CPU AMD Phenom 965 B3
Motherboard ASUS M3A79-T DELUXE
Memory Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Kit CL5
Graphics Card PowerColour HD 5770 CF 16x-16x
Monitor(s) Displays 32"
Screen Resolution 1920-1080
Keyboard Microsoft wireless Keyboard
Mouse Microsoft wireless mouse
PSU Be Quiet Straight Power 650wat
Case Asus TA-M series
Cooling CoolIT Eco ALC Water Cooling System
Hard Drives Hitachi
1tb 7200rpm
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06 Nov 2009
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#3 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tommyd  1GB ATI Radeon HD 4870
1GB ATI Radeon HD 4850X2
Which card will give me better performance on max settings on a demanding game like GTA IV.
The rest of the system is as follows:
AMD Phenom II x4 @ 3.00GHz
4GB Corsair DDR3 RAM
1TB HDD
Considering it's an AMD setup, I'd choose either of these two, but I'd lean towards the 4850x2 as it outperforms a single 4870.
Now for the bad news - You'll be able to get 'good' gameplay, but not at max settings for GTAIV | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Computers by SmartEyeball
OS 8 Pro x64
CPU i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory 16GB G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz
Graphics Card 3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce *TRI SLI*
Sound Card ALC898 / 5.1 receiver/ ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution 5760*1200/ 1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
PSU Corsair AX1200W
Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling Noctua NH-D14
Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black
Antivirus MSE
Browser IE, FF
Other Info GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport Pedals + CSR shifter/7GS ▼
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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Bloody Big Grin
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06 Nov 2009
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#4 | |
Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop) Worcester |
I was leaning towards the 4850x2 anyway, so I think I will get that one.
As for GTA IV, I dont really mind, I just picked it because I have heard its a demanding game.
One more thing, the total size of the 4850x2 is 2GB, right? | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built
OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop)
CPU AMD Phenom II x4 965 @ 3.40GHz Black Edition
Motherboard ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card Sapphire HD 5770 1024MB
Monitor(s) Displays 22" Viewsonic VX2260 Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution 1900x1080 (1080p)
Keyboard Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse Roccat Kova Gaming Mouse
PSU 600W OCZ StealthXStream
Case Antec 902 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling Stock - CPU, GPU, PSU, 3x120MMcase fans 1x200mm case fan
Hard Drives Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB SATA, 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM
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06 Nov 2009
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No, unfortunately it does not work that way. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Computers by SmartEyeball
OS 8 Pro x64
CPU i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory 16GB G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz
Graphics Card 3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce *TRI SLI*
Sound Card ALC898 / 5.1 receiver/ ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution 5760*1200/ 1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
PSU Corsair AX1200W
Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling Noctua NH-D14
Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black
Antivirus MSE
Browser IE, FF
Other Info GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport Pedals + CSR shifter/7GS ▼
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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Bloody Big Grin
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06 Nov 2009
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#6 | |
Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop) Worcester |
| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built
OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop)
CPU AMD Phenom II x4 965 @ 3.40GHz Black Edition
Motherboard ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card Sapphire HD 5770 1024MB
Monitor(s) Displays 22" Viewsonic VX2260 Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution 1900x1080 (1080p)
Keyboard Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse Roccat Kova Gaming Mouse
PSU 600W OCZ StealthXStream
Case Antec 902 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling Stock - CPU, GPU, PSU, 3x120MMcase fans 1x200mm case fan
Hard Drives Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB SATA, 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM
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06 Nov 2009
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The memory is shared between the two GPUS.
Quote: Originally Posted by blahman Each GPU has its own memory dedicated to it, which is 1GB. However for Crossfire (and SLI) to work, the contents of the memory on each card has to be identical. That's why only 1GB of actual framebuffer is available, even though there is 2GB worth of RAM on the boards. | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Computers by SmartEyeball
OS 8 Pro x64
CPU i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory 16GB G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz
Graphics Card 3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce *TRI SLI*
Sound Card ALC898 / 5.1 receiver/ ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution 5760*1200/ 1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
PSU Corsair AX1200W
Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling Noctua NH-D14
Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black
Antivirus MSE
Browser IE, FF
Other Info GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport Pedals + CSR shifter/7GS ▼
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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Bloody Big Grin
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