9800 gtx+ or 4850?

[Sparton 10]

hi am looking a an upgrade form my 9800 gt and cant work out which is better the hd 4850 or the 9800 gtx+ in performance? i use a 22" monitor if that helps
any thoghts?

 

[BlindObject]

System specs??

 

[Technochicken]

The 9800gtx+ is better. Take a look at the Budget & Mid-Ranged Graphics Card Round-Up

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Yes yes, it seems in the techspot review that the 9800gtx+ is better, but that was a long time ago and i am pretty sure the 4850 is better as of now.

He has a p35 board according to his specs, but we need to know your powersupply.

I don't think your link is working.

 

[Sparton 10]

i have a 500 watt psu

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

HD 4850. Cheaper than the 9800GTX+ and on par or better performance in most games.

But for a significant upgrade from the 9800GT, I recommend the HD 4870. The HD 4850 will give you a boost of 30% at best, while the performance increase from an HD 4870 will be far higher.

What resolution do you game at? And what is your budget like?

 

[Technochicken]

Out of curiosity, what makes the 4850 better than the 9800 gtx now, when it was not when TS did the article? Better drivers?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Actually, i thought was wrong at the time, if you look at other articles written in that first week, some even compare the 4850 to the GTX280. But yes, I would bet that the drivers have improved performance, of course, so has NVidia's cards.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

It's mainly the price vs performance factor. HD 4850s can be found for pretty cheap, especially with rebates, making them a far more attractive option compared to a 9800GTX+.

 

[Sparton 10]

usually game at 1680x1050. it is only a temporary upgrade for about 3 months while i wait for the next gen cards, long story as to why i am upgrading now and not waiting, the only down side i see to the 4850 is that it dosent have physx support which has been a big thing in games lately

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

PhysX is a big thing only in Mirror's Edge. So unless you are going to be playing only that, there is no reason not to buy an HD 4850.

 

[Sparton 10]

Well its settled then 4850 it is. thanks for the help