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I am having trouble deciding what video card I should upgrade to. Right now I am running dual 3870 512MB card in crossfire on a P5Q Pro with a QX6700 and 8GB RAM. I don't really want to spend more than $200.
I am leaning towards a single 4870 1GB, like the HIS on Newegg right now. The 4850X2 is tempting, but just more than I really want to spend. I figure I would sell off the 3870's cheap to help offset the costs, but there's never a guarantee.
I notice that GTA4 and Fallout 3 don't allow me to crank up the resolution because they don't seem to see the second video card. I play at 1900x1200, and neither see the extra VRAM on the second card.
The other options I have been considering are a 512MB 4850 or the HIS 4870 512MB, but I think I would rather have more video memory. Nvidia isn't out of the question but I've pretty much had ATI in my main rig since, well, forever so I'm a bit used to their products.
The other option is just to do nothing, and put off upgrading for a while. The games play OK right now, but it would be nice to have a little extra speed. Also, I'd just like to get away from the dual-card situation; I would like the extra room in my system for add-ons, and the reduced heat and power of two separate cards.
Thanks!
I am leaning towards a single 4870 1GB, like the HIS on Newegg right now. The 4850X2 is tempting, but just more than I really want to spend. I figure I would sell off the 3870's cheap to help offset the costs, but there's never a guarantee.
I notice that GTA4 and Fallout 3 don't allow me to crank up the resolution because they don't seem to see the second video card. I play at 1900x1200, and neither see the extra VRAM on the second card.
The other options I have been considering are a 512MB 4850 or the HIS 4870 512MB, but I think I would rather have more video memory. Nvidia isn't out of the question but I've pretty much had ATI in my main rig since, well, forever so I'm a bit used to their products.
The other option is just to do nothing, and put off upgrading for a while. The games play OK right now, but it would be nice to have a little extra speed. Also, I'd just like to get away from the dual-card situation; I would like the extra room in my system for add-ons, and the reduced heat and power of two separate cards.
Thanks!