Value for money

Takaharu · Mar 7, 2010, 01:43 PM

I'm considering upgrading my secondary PC with a new graphics card so that I can claim back my second 4870 for my main PC but I'm not sure which card I'd prefer to get.
On the one hand I could get a third Sapphire 512MB HD4870 for just over £80, which would give me two of those in Crossfire in my main PC and one in my secondary.
Alternatively I could get an ASUS GTX275 for £160.

I'm not looking to get a 5000 series card just yet as they don't seem to be good enough performance for their price range. A 4870 can out-perform a 5770 from what I've seen and the 4870 is much, much cheaper. I don't play any DX11 games and don't intend to for what that PC's intended for. I'll upgrade my home PC GFX when I go to the Core i series (probably late this year or some time next year). The games I do play are about 1yr old or more but I might play the odd game due to be released (e.g.: C&C 4)

My secondary PC is as thus:
Phenom 2 X4 620
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE (1 PCI-E x16 slot)
2x Kingston 1GB DDR3 1333MHz HyperX Memory CL7(7-7-7-20)
Hi-Power 500W
Currently a Sapphire HD4870 512MB
LG TV running at 1650x1080

My main PC specs are listed in my profile.

Grace · Mar 7, 2010, 02:08 PM

If value for money is what you are looking for, then you are better off buying nothing at all. Stay with a single HD4870. This card can play any recent game at 1920x1080, usually with all visual settings maxed out. There is no reason at all to spend money on an upgrade.

Cow_160483 · Mar 8, 2010, 10:37 AM

ya that card should be more that enough

anonemus · Mar 8, 2010, 10:43 AM

How about getting a 1GB 4890 instead for your 2nd rig, if its still available?

nicnik · Mar 8, 2010, 12:43 PM

i wouldn't bother upgrading unless it's necessary and the 4870 alone in your main rig is not enough for the games you play.

Takaharu · Mar 9, 2010, 08:12 AM

I bought Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing to hinder my budget. I'll upgrade my graphics when I upgrade the rest of my PC. Not all of my games I can crank up to max at 1920x1080 with AA but most I can.

Mar 7, 2010, 01:43 PM	#1
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Value for money I'm considering upgrading my secondary PC with a new graphics card so that I can claim back my second 4870 for my main PC but I'm not sure which card I'd prefer to get. On the one hand I could get a third Sapphire 512MB HD4870 for just over £80, which would give me two of those in Crossfire in my main PC and one in my secondary. Alternatively I could get an ASUS GTX275 for £160. I'm not looking to get a 5000 series card just yet as they don't seem to be good enough performance for their price range. A 4870 can out-perform a 5770 from what I've seen and the 4870 is much, much cheaper. I don't play any DX11 games and don't intend to for what that PC's intended for. I'll upgrade my home PC GFX when I go to the Core i series (probably late this year or some time next year). The games I do play are about 1yr old or more but I might play the odd game due to be released (e.g.: C&C 4) My secondary PC is as thus: Phenom 2 X4 620 ASUS M4A78LT-M LE (1 PCI-E x16 slot) 2x Kingston 1GB DDR3 1333MHz HyperX Memory CL7(7-7-7-20) Hi-Power 500W Currently a Sapphire HD4870 512MB LG TV running at 1650x1080 My main PC specs are listed in my profile. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Mar 7, 2010, 02:08 PM	#2
Grace HH's Tomboy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere but in my house! Posts: 776 Rep Power: 56	Re: Value for money If value for money is what you are looking for, then you are better off buying nothing at all. Stay with a single HD4870. This card can play any recent game at 1920x1080, usually with all visual settings maxed out. There is no reason at all to spend money on an upgrade.

Mar 8, 2010, 10:37 AM	#3
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,817 Rep Power: 300 System Specs	Re: Value for money ya that card should be more that enough __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Mar 8, 2010, 10:43 AM	#4
anonemus 80 Plus Certified Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 989 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Re: Value for money How about getting a 1GB 4890 instead for your 2nd rig, if its still available?

Mar 8, 2010, 12:43 PM	#5
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Value for money i wouldn't bother upgrading unless it's necessary and the 4870 alone in your main rig is not enough for the games you play. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Mar 9, 2010, 08:12 AM	Thread Starter #6
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Value for money I bought Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing to hinder my budget. I'll upgrade my graphics when I upgrade the rest of my PC. Not all of my games I can crank up to max at 1920x1080 with AA but most I can. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details