4850 vs 8800 Ultra

[Mccaula718]

I'm looking to get a new card. I play at a lowly rez of 1440x900. I can purchase an 8800ultra for $145 and a 4850 for $135. Would the 8800ultra be a big gain over the 4850?

 

[Omegas]

Short answer, No.

 

[vipz]

Not worth the extra power consumption and heat.

 

[j3ff86]

Although they're probably close in speed, I'd go for the 4850 for the fact that it's newer tech & smaller.

 

[C4RB0N]

Yeah go for the 4850

 

[kllrnohj]

I'm looking to get a new card. I play at a lowly rez of 1440x900. I can purchase an 8800ultra for $145 and a 4850 for $135. Would the 8800ultra be a big gain over the 4850?

At that resolution the 4850 will be easily faster.