Posts by Jason Lopez2

ironcyclist58 said:It’s not even fifteen bucks, it’s $17.

It’s possible it shows up as $15 for me since I'm living in Germany, though I can't be entirely sure.

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Nicholas Hughes said:Is this graphics card actually worth the price tag? I did a little digging online and it seems like a solid deal, but I'd feel a lot better about pulling the trigger if I had some second opinions first. I was originally aiming for the Gigabyte version of the GTX 460, but they don't have it in stock here in Kansas City right now (and I can't really make it down to New York City). This Sapphire one looks pretty decent too. Is there much of a difference between the Gigabyte and Sapphire models of the 460?

There isn't any real difference, and even if there were, it would likely just come down to the cooling setup. Since these two look identical, it doesn't matter which one you grab. If you're asking me, I’d just go with whichever one comes with the longer warranty. 😁

p.s. try looking for a deal outside of the big retail stores to save a few bucks. 🙂

crimsonstag84 said:If you can snag an NVIDIA GTX 460 at Best Buy, go for it. If not, stick with the HD 5850.😉

Just grab whichever one is cheaper. They’re pretty much neck and neck performance-wise, though you should keep in mind the GTX pulls more power and tends to run a bit hotter than the HD 5850.👍

I honestly think he’s just going to end up with another massive bottleneck, much like what he’s dealing with right now. Why wouldn't he just grab an HD 4650 512MB? $183 It really is, and it definitely outperforms the Radeon HD 3450. In my opinion, the processor should be able to handle it reasonably well, though you're still looking at 🤣

crimsonstag84 said:This is really the limit. There’s no point in going any higher because of the processor constraints. I actually ran the same CPU paired with an 8600GT once. 😁

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The link isn't working for me.🙂

William Lewis said:So, the HD4850... Got it. Thanks.

Don't listen to them too much... just grab whatever looks better to you. 😁 😁

Edit: check out this site to compare FPS against price http://www.digitalversus.com/duels.php?ty=49 , it was pretty helpful for me when I was deciding 🙂

Morgan Moore37 said:Is that really all? I was honestly expecting a few more suggestions, some feedback, or at least a bit more discussion regarding my question at the end of the post.

Haha... your Card isn't exactly breaking any records... just kidding. All things considered, if you aren't some hardcore pro gamer, it should serve you well enough for at least another two years.🙂

Bryan Evans77 said:I’m not going to dive too deep into off-topic territory here, because we could honestly spend all day debating this one point. 🙂

Sure, clock speed isn't everything, but if you want a GPU to actually process data at any meaningful rate, you need those high GHz numbers. It’s just how the math works. 🙂
The jump from 65nm to 45nm is really about die size, lower power draw, and bumping up the speeds...
As for cache, it's a nice upgrade, but anything over 1MB per core is pretty much plenty for what we're doing. 🙂

I'm running a 65nm setup right now... does that mean if I want to move up to 45nm, I have to swap out my entire motherboard too? :S

stormywolf39 said:Yeah, I think the processor is really the main issue here. If you want to actually get some decent performance out of this setup, you should probably look into swapping in something better soon—maybe even just a used Core 2 Duo clocked over 3GHz or a Quad core.

It’s not all about the GHz... plus, my specific model is on a 65nm process, whereas most Quads (if I recall correctly, all of them) are built on 45nm. Again, clock speed isn't everything! 🙄 In my book, having more Cache memory matters way more than raw clock speeds. 🙂

Were these benchmarks done with all the peripherals included (DVD-ROM, keyboard, mouse, etc.), or just the case by itself? Thanks!

edit: that Card isn't the standard 1GB version—it's actually the Cooler Master model with 2GB... maybe it pulls a bit more power? Also, will I be able to overclock both the CPU and the Card together after a while? 😁

James Morris4 said:Why are you sweating the power supply so much? Bryan Evans77 made a good point that the Fortress unit should handle the Radeon HD 4890 just fine. And if you actually need to pick up something new, an EVGA CX series would do the trick, which is $133.
Sure, the 5770 pulls way less juice, but do you really want to play "some" game at native resolution with a freezing cold PC and 20fps? Or would you rather deal with a slightly warmer rig and get 35fps (slightly warmer because that Cooler Master setup actually works)? 😁

I guess I'll listen to you guys... but if this PSU can't kick the Radeon HD 4890 into gear, one of you is buying it for me. 🤣

Bryan Evans77 said:@ Alex Harris32, look, if you put a 4890 in that rig, you’re looking at a max draw of maybe 250-280W. That leaves plenty of breathing room since it's still 130W under the 400W mark—and let's be honest, those Fortron 400 W units usually hit a peak of around 450W anyway. 🙂
So, you really don't have anything to worry about when it comes to your power supply... (I'm running a Phenom X4 paired with an HD5770, and I've never run into a single issue, even if my CPU is a quad-core rather than a C2D or an X2).

Honestly? If you aren't obsessed with DirectX 11 or whatever other technical nonsense people are making a big deal about, I’d just go for the Sapphire Radeon HD4890 2 GB Vapor-X. It's still a significantly more powerful card than the HD5770.
Even an HD5770 wouldn't cut it. $300 It’s actually not a bad piece of hardware at all—especially considering the newer models are sitting in that $1,200–$1,300 range now. 🙂
You don't need to mess around with any of them...

Heh... yeah, I’m well aware of all that. To be honest, I'm not exactly losing sleep over DirectX 11 support. But my current power supply—that Fortron 400 W unit—just isn't going to cut it if I try to run an HD4890, let alone anything more demanding than that. $400 This would follow on from the 500—$200 Regarding the power supply situation... if I just went ahead and picked up an HD5770, my current unit should be able to handle it without any issues. That way, I wouldn't be looking at any extra costs. Plus, it’s pretty efficient—it won't hog much power or run hot. And honestly, on top of all that, I'd finally get access to DirectX 11. 🤷

Hey everyone. I have a quick question for you all..

I'm currently torn between these two GPUs:

1.) Sapphire Radeon HD4890 2 GB Vapor-X ($400)
2.) ATI Sapphire Radeon HD5770 ($300)

My current build looks like this:
Intel Core 2 duo E6550 2.33GHz (4MB)
Fortron 400 W
4GB DDR2 RAM
24" Monitor (1920x1080)
Currently running an 8600GT 512MB

Here's what's on my mind: if I go with the HD5770, am I going to need to upgrade my power supply? Because if a new PSU is a requirement regardless, I’d much rather just grab the HD4890. In that case, how many watts should I be looking at for that card specifically!?

ps. I've set aside $400 for the graphics card. Is it worth dropping $400 to get the one that pulls more power, or is it smarter to stick with DirectX 11 and save both money and electricity🙂