Trying to choose which card

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Hello all. I've been shadowing the forum for a while, but figured it is time to join this great resource of information. I've been outside the loop of hardware and gaming for the last 4-5 years. I just built myself an i7 rig, and I've been debating on which video card to get. System specs:

i7 @ 3.8
6gb @ 1333
22'' display @ 1680x1050
Current video card: Gigabyte 4350 (my backup video card)

Initially I was thinking the gtx 285, but I'm really don't think I need it at this resolution. Now, I'm thinking of getting the 4890 as it is $100 cheaper than the 285, even though it is probably still overkill. My goal is to play crysis with little/no lag, and therefore max out most other games as an extension of this goal. I would like the card to have some headroom in terms of future games.

What do you guys suggest I do?? It seems like a good time to buy a card.

Thanks!
 
My friend has a Phenom 9950 with a Radeon 4870 and with Crysis Warhead at Enthusiast settings (no AA though) he gets very playable framerates on his 46" HDTV (which runs at the same res that you're running I believe). I'd imagine that a 4890 would do the trick, esp. if you're considering OCing it.
 
mh0000 said:
Hello all. I've been shadowing the forum for a while, but figured it is time to join this great resource of information. I've been outside the loop of hardware and gaming for the last 4-5 years. I just built myself an i7 rig, and I've been debating on which video card to get. System specs:

i7 @ 3.8
6gb @ 1333
22'' display @ 1680x1050
Current video card: Gigabyte 4350 (my backup video card)

Initially I was thinking the gtx 285, but I'm really don't think I need it at this resolution. Now, I'm thinking of getting the 4890 as it is $100 cheaper than the 285, even though it is probably still overkill. My goal is to play crysis with little/no lag, and therefore max out most other games as an extension of this goal. I would like the card to have some headroom in terms of future games.

What do you guys suggest I do?? It seems like a good time to buy a card.

Thanks!
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for crysis? a 4870 1gb or a GTX 260. If you have the extra the 4890 is just about on par with GTX285 but is overkill for all but a few games (crysis being one of them)
 
I'd say anything over a 4850/250gts is gonna be just fine. Tell us a budget and we'll give you an idea.
 
GTX 275 is the way to go. As a reseller myself I've tried the HD4890 and GTX 275 back to back.
With the same 240 stream processors as the GTX 285/280, and healthy clock speeds of 633Mhz factory..the performance is VERY clode to that of the 285 for ALOT less.
 
PlatinumPC said:
GTX 275 is the way to go. As a reseller myself I've tried the HD4890 and GTX 275 back to back.
With the same 240 stream processors as the GTX 285/280, and healthy clock speeds of 633Mhz factory..the performance is VERY clode to that of the 285 for ALOT less.
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Except the benchmarks pretty much disagree with and generally the HD 4890 is a better performer than the 275. Plus when overclocked, which is easy as pie, it topples the GTX 285 in some benchmarks.
 
Thanks for the input everyone! I think I'll go for the 4890 since it is already out and slightly cheaper as far as I can tell. I'm thinking it should give me some processing power in reserve for upcoming games (except crysis). These are some good times for us video card consumers.
 
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