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I'm trying to stay UNDER 125$.
I will be gaming:
L4D
Hl2:DM
CS:S
Gmod
Tf2
DoD:S
My resolution will be at 1280x1024.
I was thinking:
9800GTX
4850
Any suggestions?
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4850
4870 if you can afford it
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I looked at the '70, and I think I found a 1gig for around 140. It's not that much more, but do I really need it for my kind of gaming?
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102810
4870 $130 with free shipping
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Mhmm, you don't really need it, but it might be nice.
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How much of a difference does 512/1GB make?
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Your res doesn't really need 1GB of VRAM.
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Right. So if not, I should be able to get a 4850 for ~100$. Is it worth it to spend more for that card?
Also, I'll be on a quad-core @ 2.2ghz, so I don't think bottlenecking is a problem.
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4850 for $100 is great for your needs.
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One more question. Does it matter from why company I buy the card from? There's HIS, XFX, Gigabyte, Sapphire, Diamond, etc. Does it make a difference besides the price?
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If you can get the 4870 1GB, I personally would, just for future proofing. I never expected to get a new monitor when I got my 9800GTX 512MB and I'm regretting not getting a 1GB version now.
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That's what I was originally planning, and I have:
512 4850-110$
1024 4850-125$
512 4870- 130$
1024 4870- 150$.
And yeah, I think I'm planning on upgrading my monitor to ~ 22'', or 24'', whatever I find, within about 8 months.
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I used to use a 1280x1024(17"), and 512MB was fine for it. But now I got a 1920x1080(23") and I set up a dual screen between both of those and now I'm finding 512MB lacking on newer games.
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Then get the 1gig version..
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Don't get a 1GB 4850.
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You're gonna be expanding your gaming horizons when you can run pretty much every game reasonably well on the market
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Ooh, if you're planning on getting a new monitor, go for the 4870 1GB.
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Get a 1GB 4870.
Edited:
Stop ninja'in me.
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I don't think I'll be doing much other gaming besides the valve games I listed; possibly some other free Hl2 mods, but I don't spend much on gaming. Should I still get a 1024?
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I still think it's worth it, you never know what the future might bring.
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Because, oddly enough, I find myself more than content with 5-6 games.
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If you want a 1GB card, get a 4870 1GB.
The 4850 1GB, frankly, ain't that hot.
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The way I see it is, go with the 4870 1GB and then you wont regret it later on if you get new monitors or start playing more demanding games.
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But what I need to know is whether or not a 1GB is required. I WILL be getting a high-end (22''+) monitor within 8 months, but for the gaming I have, is-it-worth-it?
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4870 1GB all the way.
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I would say yes.
On another note, are you going to be using both monitors?
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OP, don't go for the 1GB 4850.
Go for a 1GB 4870. It's the best choice for you right now.
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Na. My dad's monitor is flickering (sign of death), so he'll be taking my 19'' and buying me a 2X''.
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stop ninja .-.
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I would still say get a 4870 1GB. No way you'll regret it later.
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Yeah, alright. Now for my other question; does it matter which brand I buy it from? EG: XFX, Sapphire, Diamond, etc?
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Oh yeah, and are there any price-comparible NVIDIA cards?
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Nope.
Only issue is price.
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Look for free shipping, as well.
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Also, some brands have better warranties, some are more reliable (SPARKLE BLOWS!), some are overclocked, some have non-reference coolers, but for the most part, no difference.
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This is good then?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...007&CatId=3669
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This has free shipping:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394
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Thank you!
Anything else I should know about?
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Go for it.
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You need a 512. Crysis is the only game (aside from GTAIV) that utilizes almost all of the RAM in 1GB. I think it was 624MB that crysis uses.
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Your name sums up your advice quite well.
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:downswords:^^^
:milk:
Listen to the emoticons, they speak truth
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yeah it was made for the GTX 768MB that is why 1gb cards do much better than 512 FOR THAT GAME
