HD 4850 or 4870? (ViewSonic VX2255wmb)

who cares? · 5th Aug 2008, 08:37 PM

Hi!

I'm looking for a video card to "comfortably" play on a 22" LCD (1680 x 1050)

Do you think the 4850 will be quite enough for this job, or do I really need a 4870?

thanks

Chai · 5th Aug 2008, 08:43 PM

4850 should be sufficient. What type of games do you play?

who cares? · 5th Aug 2008, 08:55 PM

well, lately I've been playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and The Witcher, so FPS and RPG games

and I'm waiting for GTA IV to be released on PC

Chai · 5th Aug 2008, 10:01 PM

LOL, I couldn't wait and bought PS3 instead.

ZuePhok · 6th Aug 2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who cares?

Hi!

I'm looking for a video card to "comfortably" play on a 22" LCD (1680 x 1050)

Do you think the 4850 will be quite enough for this job, or do I really need a 4870?

thanks

for 16x10 gaming, 4850 is sufficient. 4870 is kind of stuck in between 16x10 and 19x12. it's too fast at 16x10, and just a wee slow at 19x12.

go 4850!

generalRage1982hrv · 6th Aug 2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

for 16x10 gaming, 4850 is sufficient. 4870 is kind of stuck in between 16x10 and 19x12. it's too fast at 16x10, and just a wee slow at 19x12.

go 4850!

i dont understand a god damnd word you told
what are u trying to say ?

Zenphic · 6th Aug 2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalRage1982hrv

i dont understand a god damnd word you told
what are u trying to say ?

he's talking about screen resolution in which you're playing your games
16x10 = 1680x1050
19x12 = 1920x1200

who cares? · 6th Aug 2008, 08:52 PM

ok so I guess I'm going for a 4850

what do you think about this one? is Gainward a good brand?

Gainward launches HD 4850 "Golden Sample" :: TweakTown

ZuePhok · 7th Aug 2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who cares?

ok so I guess I'm going for a 4850

what do you think about this one? is Gainward a good brand?

Gainward launches HD 4850 "Golden Sample" :: TweakTown

gainward is a reputable manufacturer. their products never failed to fascinate me because it's not boring. you get additional stuff like faster clock speed, latest display connectivity and most of the time, beefy cooler.
Easily one of the most interesting card makers around. but do expect to pay a little bit more.

who cares? · 7th Aug 2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

but do expect to pay a little bit more.

143€ thanks to a pleasant 10% discount

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