XFX 9800 GTX+ vs Sapphire HD 4870

Malevolence · Aug 23, 2008, 02:01 PM

I'm currently building a new rig, detailed in system specs.

I'm looking at getting 2x XFX 9800 GTX+ for SLI with the XFX nforce 780i Mobo.

However, i understand that the Sapphire HD 4870 stand-alone is a superior card?

Whats your opinions? I've always prefered nVidia products as they're reliable,trusted and quality GPUs. However with the current Speculation of "nVidia going bust" i've been quite apprehensive to buy.

It'll take more then some speculation to sway me from nvidia, however i dont want to purchase 2 new cards, just to find out that the company has folded and driver support is going to be unavailable.

Appreciate any feedback i can get. Cheers.

cozumel · Aug 23, 2008, 03:27 PM

NVidia isn't folding lol. I think that is just rumor-mongering from some quarteres within the industry.

As far as the choice between ATI & Nvidia goes I would be going Nvidia. You have an Nvidia board made for sli. Why go with ATI?

I do not have sufficient knowledge to speak about the comparison between 1x4870 or 2x9800GTX+ so I will leave that to others

Malevolence · Aug 25, 2008, 10:15 AM

Any information regarding the comparison available guys? Much appreciated

SeraphicSorcerer · Aug 31, 2008, 05:26 AM

You could always go with a 4870x2, and then you don't need to worry about crossfire support

**kris23** · Aug 31, 2008, 05:40 AM

780i is a horrible motherboard

go with ATI and an intel P45 or X48 board and on the cards subject, dual 4850s beat 2x 9800GTX+, 2x 9800GTX+ beats a single 4870 and nothing tops dual 4870s except maybe a 4870X2

**kris23** · Aug 31, 2008, 05:44 AM

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http://www.hardwareheaven.com/hardware...lick-here.html

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Malevolence · Sep 7, 2008, 12:17 PM

Cheers, will do.

**kris23** · Sep 8, 2008, 04:23 AM

did you already get the 9800GTX+'s and 780i? or you still deciding?

Malevolence · Sep 8, 2008, 12:59 PM

I've already got the mobo.

The 9800GTX+ seems to be a nice card, considering i have an SLI mobo thats why ive been leaning towards the 9800GTX+'s.

Not to mention ive always prefered nVidia to ATI, nothing against ATi as there latest products prove they can make great GPU's, i just like nVidia better.

Aug 23, 2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Malevolence DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	XFX 9800 GTX+ vs Sapphire HD 4870 I'm currently building a new rig, detailed in system specs. I'm looking at getting 2x XFX 9800 GTX+ for SLI with the XFX nforce 780i Mobo. However, i understand that the Sapphire HD 4870 stand-alone is a superior card? Whats your opinions? I've always prefered nVidia products as they're reliable,trusted and quality GPUs. However with the current Speculation of "nVidia going bust" i've been quite apprehensive to buy. It'll take more then some speculation to sway me from nvidia, however i dont want to purchase 2 new cards, just to find out that the company has folded and driver support is going to be unavailable. Appreciate any feedback i can get. Cheers.

Aug 23, 2008, 03:27 PM	#2
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	NVidia isn't folding lol. I think that is just rumor-mongering from some quarteres within the industry. As far as the choice between ATI & Nvidia goes I would be going Nvidia. You have an Nvidia board made for sli. Why go with ATI? I do not have sufficient knowledge to speak about the comparison between 1x4870 or 2x9800GTX+ so I will leave that to others __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Aug 31, 2008, 05:26 AM	#4
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 154 System Specs	You could always go with a 4870x2, and then you don't need to worry about crossfire support __________________

Aug 31, 2008, 05:40 AM	#5
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	780i is a horrible motherboard go with ATI and an intel P45 or X48 board and on the cards subject, dual 4850s beat 2x 9800GTX+, 2x 9800GTX+ beats a single 4870 and nothing tops dual 4870s except maybe a 4870X2 __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 31, 2008, 05:44 AM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	since youre building a new system, take a glance at this http://www.hardwareheaven.com/hardware...lick-here.html could help eliminate any possible issues or questions you may have. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 25, 2008, 10:15 AM	Thread Starter #3
Malevolence DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Any information regarding the comparison available guys? Much appreciated

Sep 7, 2008, 12:17 PM	Thread Starter #7
Malevolence DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Cheers, will do.

Sep 8, 2008, 04:23 AM	#8
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	did you already get the 9800GTX+'s and 780i? or you still deciding? __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Sep 8, 2008, 12:59 PM	Thread Starter #9
Malevolence DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I've already got the mobo. The 9800GTX+ seems to be a nice card, considering i have an SLI mobo thats why ive been leaning towards the 9800GTX+'s. Not to mention ive always prefered nVidia to ATI, nothing against ATi as there latest products prove they can make great GPU's, i just like nVidia better.