- May 22, 2009
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I posted a few weeks back and everyone here was a great help. Still haven't replaced my 4870 that has died and wanted to fish for a few more opinions. My budget has changed too and I can move it up if necessary. I'd like to make this card last as well because I only replace about every 2-3 years. Had the 4870 since the 01/2009. Here are are the newly updated details:
Purchase Details:
1.Budget(Be sure to include currency if not USD): willing to spend up to $400
2.Do you consider rebates? yes
3.Any particular preferences(Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapp, EVGA, etc], non reference cooler)? no preference
4. Crossfire/SLI? nope
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? really not sure what would fill my needs
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? BC2, Crysis, hoping to get something that will give me the best chance to handle Crysis 2, Battlefield 3, and Skyrim as well (even though specs aren't released yet for these games yet)
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? DX11 - this is for gaming
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? sure
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? currently running a Gigabyte EP45-UD3P rev1.6, 8gb of DDR2 800 (corsair xms2)
2.Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 is the res i game at currently
3.Processor: Q9560 w/ Zalman 9700 (OC to 3.8Ghz)
4.Power Supply Unit: Corsair TX750 Bronze Enthusiast
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Lian-Li PC60 (fits the 4870 with about an extra inch of clearance)
Purchase Details:
1.Budget(Be sure to include currency if not USD): willing to spend up to $400
2.Do you consider rebates? yes
3.Any particular preferences(Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapp, EVGA, etc], non reference cooler)? no preference
4. Crossfire/SLI? nope
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? really not sure what would fill my needs
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? BC2, Crysis, hoping to get something that will give me the best chance to handle Crysis 2, Battlefield 3, and Skyrim as well (even though specs aren't released yet for these games yet)
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? DX11 - this is for gaming
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? sure
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? currently running a Gigabyte EP45-UD3P rev1.6, 8gb of DDR2 800 (corsair xms2)
2.Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 is the res i game at currently
3.Processor: Q9560 w/ Zalman 9700 (OC to 3.8Ghz)
4.Power Supply Unit: Corsair TX750 Bronze Enthusiast
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Lian-Li PC60 (fits the 4870 with about an extra inch of clearance)