Just Ordered 4870...

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heatthegreat

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After looking at tons of reviews, benches etc. and the fact that I'm just upgrading to replace my 8800gt that Im selling to a friend, I decided on the 4870. Here are the pros and cons I came up with


Pros - Faster in most games, even coming close to the 280
Cheaper (even if its only a few bucks)
CFAA (just read the article)
better AA performance



Cons - No step up
Runs a lil hot
Drivers (maybe)



Anywho, I think I made the right decision, Ill be upgrading my whole rig in december, this card is just something to replace my 8800gt since I wont have a vid card. Hopefully, Farcry 2 fallout3 and other games will run at max with this thing. I also ordered 2 more Gigs of ram and upgrading to vista 64bit ult. I have a question though, how many frames do you lose with DX10, and with vista in general? And like always, did I make a good decision on the 4870 over the 260?

Thanks.
 
I would have done the same thing. The driver problems are mostly with the x2, you shouldn't have big problems.
 
Same situation as the OP. Will probably go with the 4870 on Monday (hoping for a Hot Deal).
 
Will probably upgrade to a GTX 260. I have an 8800 GTX, use AA and AF and the 512 MB of RAM on the HD 4870 concerns me a bit. I fill up 768 MB on my current card in games like Oblivion and LotRO at times (with maxed settings). I know the 1 GB HD 4870s are on the verge of shipping, but they are set to go for around $350.
 
At the current prices and performance levels you can't really go wrong either way.

I ended up with a 4870, only because I have a x48 crossfire compatible mobo. (considered a 4870x2 or 280 but decided against it) I may buy a second card next month, but if I don't, it ain't like I screwed myself on performance or price with my 4870 purchase.
 
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