9800GTX+ to CrossFire 4850 worth it?

[Jack Flash]

Considering this trade. Have a 512MB 9800GTX+ and was offered 2x Asus TOP 512MB 4850 in CrossFire for my card plus $100.

Big performance increase? Worth the money? My monitor resolution is 1680x1050

 

[error8]

I'd go for it. You have a good crossfire mobo?

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: error8
I'd go for it. You have a good crossfire mobo?

Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P and Antec NeoPower 500W.

Is $100 a fair price to add or should I be seeking less?

 

[error8]

100$ is an amazing price. Are the cards defective, or what?

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: error8
100$ is an amazing price. Are the cards defective, or what?

Seller claims they're just fine and has good feedback.

This is the specific model:

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

Will I notice tangible differences with these cards? Will my hardware be able to keep up?

 

[error8]

What cpu do you have? Judging by this review http://www.guru3d.com/article/...ossfirex-performance/3 two 4850 in crossfire and an E8400 at stock, eat up as much as 421 Watts under load, so you are a bit on the edge with that PSU.

That Asus TOP 4850 is one of the best 4850 on the market. I'd grab that pair for 100$ and somehow squeeze my pockets for a couple of dollars more for a better PSU. It's just such a sweet deal to let it pass.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: error8
What cpu do you have? Judging by this review http://www.guru3d.com/article/...ossfirex-performance/3 two 4850 in crossfire and an E8400 at stock, eat up as much as 421 Watts under load, so you are a bit on the edge with that PSU.

That Asus TOP 4850 is one of the best 4850 on the market. I'd grab that pair for 100$ and somehow squeeze my pockets for a couple of dollars more for a better PSU. It's just such a sweet deal to let it pass.

I have a Q9400 but am not terribly keen on having to sell my current PSU and then shopping around fora new one.

 

[error8]

If you have a quad, I believe you are really asking too much from that PSU. Running it near maximum load will greatly increase the risk for a failure. I for one, wouldn't take that chance. It's too bad, because this is a very nice and cheap upgrade.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: error8
If you have a quad, I believe you are really asking too much from that PSU. Running it near maximum load will greatly increase the risk for a failure. I for one, wouldn't take that chance. It's too bad, because this is a very nice and cheap upgrade.

If you point me to some suitable PSU's I will consider it. Hopefully will be able to sell the Antec NeoPower for $50ish.

 

[error8]

This for example http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371015
79$.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: error8
This for example http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371015
79$.

I've read a few reviews if the Antec NeoPower series claiming they can provide even more power stably than they're rated. Can this be so?

 

[Tempered81]

9800gtx+ and 100 bucks for two asus 4850 top in crossfire?

or

9800gtx+ for two asus 4850 top in crossfire and 100 bucks?

im a bit confused, heheh. one deal sounds highly unlikely, but i didnt quite understand. lol.
either way id still run the crossfire 4850 boards on a neo 500. and its performance is going to be way faster than a 9800gtx+, more like a gtx285.

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: Jack Flash

Originally posted by: error8
This for example http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371015
79$.

I've read a few reviews if the Antec NeoPower series claiming they can provide even more power stably than they're rated. Can this be so?

They are very good PSUs indeed, but I don't know. When I ran a PSU close to its limits I had problems and I wouldn't risk it again. But my PSU wasn't an Antec Neo though. The general idea is that it should hold, but you're reaching just short of 500 Watts with your system and the PSU will work at higher temps, with capacitors at their limits and will surely have a shorter lifespan. It's up to you. If you feel safe with it like this, go for it.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
9800gtx+ and 100 bucks for two asus 4850 top in crossfire?

or

9800gtx+ for two asus 4850 top in crossfire and 100 bucks?

im a bit confused, heheh. one deal sounds highly unlikely, but i didnt quite understand. lol.
either way id still run the crossfire 4850 boards on a neo 500. and its performance is going to be way faster than a 9800gtx+, more like a gtx285.

Heh it's the 1st one

 

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