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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.
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. 🙂
Jason Lopez2 said:So I'm on 65nm right now... does that mean if I want to jump to 45nm, I have to swap out my motherboard too!? :S
Morgan Moore37 said:I'm looking for a replacement for my NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB. I was thinking about picking up this EVGA 4850, specifically the 512MB version. I guess I'm wondering if anyone actually knows what kind of performance to expect from that card, or if anyone around the States happens to have one lying around.
Alex Harris32 said:The EVGA 4850 is a solid Card, and you’re definitely going to notice a jump over that NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB—assuming, I guess, that you actually pair it with a decent enough processor.
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.
Morgan Moore37 said:Is that really all there is? I was under the impression that I would receive a more substantial array of suggestions, critiques, or even just a few thoughtful responses to the question I posed at the end of my message.
Jason Lopez2 said:Haha... your Card isn't exactly high-end... just kidding. I guess if you aren't some hardcore gamer, it'll probably serve you okay for at least two years. 🙂
Jason Lopez2 said:Haha... your Card isn't exactly anything to write home about... okay, I'm just messing with you. All things considered, if you aren't some hardcore gamer, I guess it'll probably serve you well enough for at least another two years. 🙂
Alex Harris32 said:Well, I guess there isn't much else a guy can say about it. 🙂
It’s an EVGA 4850, just like any other 4850 out there; I guess if you actually took a second to read some reviews online, you’d see that everyone seems to be praising it.
I guess you could always just fall back on YouTube and see how games actually perform on there.
EVGA 4850
Thomas Hernandez21 said:I honestly don't know what you were expecting. 😁 The Card is solid, though I guess it's no surprise that a ton of people across America are already picking them up.
And of course, two guys managed to crowd right in front of me with their posts within a few seconds. 😁
darkowl72 said:http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?c...cdbcfdfe58f1d6
The HD4850 or HD4830 are still solid picks. And even if you jump up to the HD5770, it’s still way over a thousand bucks...
darkowl72 said:Well, hey, glitches happen sometimes. Who knows why? 😁Just try clicking it again and see if it pops up...
darkowl72 said:http://www.bestbuy.com/product_info.php?c...cdbcfdfe58f1d6
The HD4850 or HD4830 are still solid picks. Especially since the next step up, the HD5770, is still way too expensive...
William Lewis said:So, the HD4850... Got it. Thanks.
