AT review of 4870 1GB

[krnmastersgt]

Originally posted by: zod96
How much performance difference is their between a 9800GT and a 4870 1gb at 1680x1050

Both cards would perform well at that res, however certain games like Oblivion and The Witcher would definitely favor the 4870 over the 9800.

 

[zod96]

I ended up getting the 4870 1gb for #300 from newegg. I sold my 9800GT for $100 so it cost me about $200 to upgrade to the 4870. I just got it today so when I get home I'll be testing this sucker out...

 

[thilanliyan]

Originally posted by: apoppin

Originally posted by: Ackmed
Grid is not for everyone, not even close. Its silly to hold on to it, thinking it makes all the difference.

huh?


The 4870/512 plays Grid very well at 19x12 with Cat 8.9.
- i am no fan of racing games, but Grid is really cool

it also plays smoothly on a 280GTX with ultra settings, 4xAA

It might be good as an arcade game (Codemasters has churned out nothing but arcadey racing games for a while now) but it is utter crap if you want a sim-like game. rFactor (with ie. F1 mod) or GTR played with a proper wheel is much more realistic. Unfortunately Codemasters have the rights to the next Formula1 game...ugh...we can be assured it'll be no sim. I wish some company would come up with a supremely realistic F1 game...I'd be willing to pay $100 for it...and I'm not joking.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: zod96
How much performance difference is their between a 9800GT and a 4870 1gb at 1680x1050

The 4870 should be faster in just about every game, since it's a ~$300 card, and the 9800GT is a ~$100 card. Why would you be comparing cards with a $200 price difference, though?

 

[SSChevy2001]

Well I finally made my purchase on 4870 1GB AX4870 1GBD5-H for nice price, so add me on the list. Would of prefered to have a visiontek, but for some reason they aren't making 1GB cards. Well can't wait till it comes in.