Is Minimum FPS a problem with the HD4850 X2?

[LGabrielPhoto]

Hi!
Since I am building a AM3 system Im considering getting the 4850 to replace my GTX280 IF crossfire is worth it later on OR if the minimum FPS is not a problem with the 4850.
While I havent seen any issues with the infamous microstutter for the 4850, the min FPS seems to be below the GTX280 often and thats a major concern for me.
Thanks

 

[cannondale06]

why not just keep the gtx280 with your new system? you should have nice little boost in many games just by getting that better cpu.

 

[LGabrielPhoto]

That was my original idea and at 1920x1200 I think you are right.
Its on of those things that happen to us when the upgrade bug bites. lol

 

[TheEak]

Yeah, Minimum FPS is gonna be a problem with the 4850. I agree, keep the GTX 280. Especially at 1920x1200

 

[Valset]

That was my original idea and at 1920x1200 I think you are right.
Its on of those things that happen to us when the upgrade bug bites. lol

I have been thinking the same and it would be an upgrade but not enough for me to bite really. at 2.3mp my GTX280 still pulls its weight. still CFAA is damn nice. I want to see what the 4890 will do.

 

[ScYcS]

Yeah, Minimum FPS is gonna be a problem with the 4850. I agree, keep the GTX 280. Especially at 1920x1200

Why is that a problem? all the reviews i read indicate the opposite. Please explain.

 

[MrMike]

That was my original idea and at 1920x1200 I think you are right.
Its on of those things that happen to us when the upgrade bug bites. lol

Yeah, you've identified the problem right here. It's just the upgrade bug. A GTX280 is fine at 1920x1200. Save the cash you'd spend on the 4850X2 for the next generation of video cards. The upgrade bug will return when you see the new 'latest and greatest' - it always does.

 

[lodingi]

Yeah, you've identified the problem right here. It's just the upgrade bug. A GTX280 is fine at 1920x1200. Save the cash you'd spend on the 4850X2 for the next generation of video cards. The upgrade bug will return when you see the new 'latest and greatest' - it always does.

Agreed.

 

[LGabrielPhoto]

I have removed that thought from my mind already. I am keeping my 280.
Thanks guys

 

[Blacklash]

Call of Duty World at War is one title where the X2 has poor min performance:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2009/02/23/sapphire-ati-radeon-hd-4870-1gb-toxic/1

The other titles in that review are fine. Its Crysis performance isn't great and it's not as poor as the mentioned title.

The rest of the titles seem fine.

I used HD 4850 1Gb Crossfire in AoC @ 1920x1200 with 8xAA and love it.