HD 4870 or 4890?

[rmdl51]

I was about to buy the HD 4870 but since the HD 4890 was just released I'm wondering if it's worth it the few extra bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150352

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150359

I'm just worried if it's true that some reviews have give the 4890 a lower rating than the 4870, and I know a product that's just released could be buggy, what do you suggest?

 

[swker98]

if you have the money i would get the 4890 i wouldnt worry about it being buggy, also make sure your power supply is up to the challenge

good luck

 

[EXCellR8]

I think the 4890 is just marginally faster than the 4870. So basically, if you don't feel like overclocking the 4870 then just get the 4890. I would also recommend going with a 1GB version if you have a monitor that exceeds 22 inches. The extra vRAM will help with texture rendering at higher resolutions.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Those are expensive cards linked there, I would recommend the Saphire 4870 1gb, but people seem to like XFX more D:.

The 4870 and 4890 lie in two different market planes, the 4870 is < $200 (not the XFX one though) and delivers maybe 10% - 15% less performance. The 4890 is about $250. The decision is dependent mostly on how much money you want to spend, the sub $200 midrange performance card, or the higher end $250 fastest GPU.

And of course, make sure your powersupply can take whichever card.

 

[rmdl51]

I'm getting this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

I guess should be enough, the reason of not going with the Sapphire is the limited 2 year warranty, I would like to keep my spend on video card under $200 but the warranty is important for me, because in two years I'll probably sell this card at a fraction of the cost but with lifetime warranty.

 

[swker98]

i still think the 4890 is good its only 15 bucks more and you get a free flash drive so if you have the extra 15 bucks its worth it IMO

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Sapphire is the limited 2 year warranty

Everyone says that D:.

Good powersupply choice, I would go with a Corsair 450 or 550, but thats a little opinionated, and a bit more money and the Antec Earthwatts are generally good.

under $200

Again, I would say Saphire 4870..., but since your intent on a lifetime warranty and the XFX 4870 is only $10 cheaper than their 4890 (comes with a free OCZ 4gb flash drive !!), I would just hop up to the $4890.

i still think the 4890 is good its only 15 bucks more and you get a free flash drive so if you have the extra 15 bucks its worth it IMO

Ah, you typed faster, your post wasn't there when I was writing :O.