3870 vs 8800gts need help quick

[carajean206]

Ok I need help quick. I have a local place holding a 3870 for me i was wondering if this would be the 8800gts??? I know it doesnt beat the 8800gt.

For ur info i have a 7950gt 256 meg, e4300, 2 gigs


Also will i see an improvement over my current card. And also this 3870 is only $240 so not bad.

 

[Oline61]

The HD3870 is faster than the 8800GTS 320/640. You should see a big improvement over your 7950GT. $240 seems a bit steep as the initial ones were going for $220. Most places have jacked prices up to $270 by now, so I'd go ahead and grab it at $240.

 

[carajean206]

im hoping i will i want to run cod4 a little better. and i mean 20 bucks more isnt that bad i just wont stop at mcdonalds on the way down there and no pint of bacardi tonight

Im waiting for a couple more comments before i drive a hour.

 

[Oline61]

For COD4 the battle is very close between the HD3870 and GTS 640 cards: Tomshardware Benchmarks.
And if the decision comes down to the Bacardi or the card, Bacardi for sure.

 

[carajean206]

well im having a lan tonight so i will prolly get both.