4870 xfire or 285

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I have a 4870 (Reference, Vision Tek) and I like it but i see that if I start playing Stalker more i'll need more power. So... I can either get another and go crossfire or buy a 285 GTX. Couple of notes/questions:

- I like the stock look & Warranty of Vision Tek but their are no deal on them atm and I wont pay full price.
- I can xfire any brand 4870 right?
- Xfire 4870 would be a little better than the 285 if i read right?
- Any deals on 4870's ? 285 ?
 
newegg has the 4850x2 2gb listed at 289.99. you users really need to specify the amount of memory contained on the ati cards you ask about.
 
I'd save $50 and get the 1 GB (512 MB) for $224 AMIR.
Although he didn't say anything about the 4850X2 so I don't know why we're talking about it.
 
The 4850x2 is better than a single GTX285. A couple of days ago it was $239.99, but the price went back up yesterday or the day before. Since you already have a 4870 why not just get a used one? I almost did. They can be had for around $150 now, and even less. Save the money, and buy from a reputable seller.
 
rennyf77 said:
newegg has the 4850x2 2gb listed at 289.99. you users really need to specify the amount of memory contained on the ati cards you ask about.
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Most people specify if they have 1gb but usually just say 4870 in my exp on these boards. /shrug
space_ghost said:
The 4850x2 is better than a single GTX285. A couple of days ago it was $239.99, but the price went back up yesterday or the day before. Since you already have a 4870 why not just get a used one? I almost did. They can be had for around $150 now, and even less. Save the money, and buy from a reputable seller.
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Thats what I have been looking into lately and getting a used 4870 is what ill do unless i can get a cheap 4850x2
 
UtopiA said:
I'd save $50 and get the 1 GB (512 MB) for $224 AMIR.
Although he didn't say anything about the 4850X2 so I don't know why we're talking about it.
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Every review i looked @ in the last 30 mins show very little worth spending extra money over a reg 512. 0-10 fps in games = not worth the 50 bucks+
 
Go with the nother 4870... I just went Xfire myself and you know what...screw Nvidia till hey get the prices down
 
go with another 4870. The 4850x2 is not entirely supported by ATI's drivers. Last I heard there is a special 9.1 driver just for the 4850x2.
 
The 4850x2 will be a boost, but the price : performance you will receive vs another 4870 is not comparable. Get another 4870, and put it in Crossfire. You will be happy. Especially since the card can be had for under $200:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161236
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102810

Or, for a bit more, get the 1GB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

Which is STILL less than a 4850x2. You can't go wrong with that. And if you don't like the company - look at newegg. There are plenty to choose from. If you aren't sure, just post here :p
 
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