stateofjermaine
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Sorry, the title should read: HD4870 1GB CF, HD5850 1GB, or GTX 275 SLI?
Background Info
So, I'm on the cusp of building the rig in my sig, but I just can't settle on my video card(s). I would consider myself a "casual enthusiast". I love reading about this stuff, and I am really excited to build it, but I will probably play seriously only 3 or 4 times a week. When I do play, it will most likely be:
Crysis, Warhead, Crysis 2
COD: MW, MW2
Arkham Asylum
Far Cry 2
It probably doesn't matter much, but I also do graphic design and hip-hop production, so I will be using Adobe CS4, Digital Performer 6 and things like that. Also, I sorta have OCD when it comes to AA, so I will probably be playing at 8X AA most of the time. 1920x1200. Probably on a 24" monitor.
The Decision
So, should I go CF with the 4870's, go single with the GTX 275 (and upgrade later), or wait and get a 5850?
Keep in mind, I'm not truly an enthusiast, so I am not pressed to have the newest card. And I will not likely be going CF with a 5850 for $600+. I'm just looking to get the most bang for my buck.
Current landscape:
4870 512MB = $150 CF = $300
4870 1GB = $175 CF = $350
GTX 275 896MB = $220 SLI = $440
5850 1GB = $299
Speculative 2-month landscape:
4870 512MB = $90 CF = $180
4870 1GB = $100 CF = $200
GTX 275 896MB = $150 SLI = $300
5850 1GB = $279
So, there it is. Feel free to hurl insults, quote me better prices, or make better suggestions. I have done my research, though, so there's no need to write any encyclopedias. I just want the best BFMB.
Background Info
So, I'm on the cusp of building the rig in my sig, but I just can't settle on my video card(s). I would consider myself a "casual enthusiast". I love reading about this stuff, and I am really excited to build it, but I will probably play seriously only 3 or 4 times a week. When I do play, it will most likely be:
Crysis, Warhead, Crysis 2
COD: MW, MW2
Arkham Asylum
Far Cry 2
It probably doesn't matter much, but I also do graphic design and hip-hop production, so I will be using Adobe CS4, Digital Performer 6 and things like that. Also, I sorta have OCD when it comes to AA, so I will probably be playing at 8X AA most of the time. 1920x1200. Probably on a 24" monitor.
The Decision
So, should I go CF with the 4870's, go single with the GTX 275 (and upgrade later), or wait and get a 5850?
Keep in mind, I'm not truly an enthusiast, so I am not pressed to have the newest card. And I will not likely be going CF with a 5850 for $600+. I'm just looking to get the most bang for my buck.
Current landscape:
4870 512MB = $150 CF = $300
4870 1GB = $175 CF = $350
GTX 275 896MB = $220 SLI = $440
5850 1GB = $299
Speculative 2-month landscape:
4870 512MB = $90 CF = $180
4870 1GB = $100 CF = $200
GTX 275 896MB = $150 SLI = $300
5850 1GB = $279
So, there it is. Feel free to hurl insults, quote me better prices, or make better suggestions. I have done my research, though, so there's no need to write any encyclopedias. I just want the best BFMB.
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