I'm planning on getting a 4890 soon, but am considering picking up a 4870 because they are just so damn inexpensive with pretty respectable performance. I want to know if the 4890 will simply be overkill with my other components:
Phenom II 720 BE
4gb OCZ reaper PC3 12800
Samsung 22" LCD 1680x1050
This is an entirely new computer, going to be used for standard stuff like web browsing, media, gaming. I want this to play Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Dawn of War 2, stuff like that. I'm not much of a FPS gamer so it doesn't have to be bleeding edge. Honestly, I think part of the reason I want it is because when I was building pcs years ago, I couldn't afford more quality parts. Consider it delayed gratification
Phenom II 720 BE
4gb OCZ reaper PC3 12800
Samsung 22" LCD 1680x1050
This is an entirely new computer, going to be used for standard stuff like web browsing, media, gaming. I want this to play Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Dawn of War 2, stuff like that. I'm not much of a FPS gamer so it doesn't have to be bleeding edge. Honestly, I think part of the reason I want it is because when I was building pcs years ago, I couldn't afford more quality parts. Consider it delayed gratification