Should I trade my 9800GTX+ for a HD 4870?

guitarfreaknation · May 10, 2010

Just like the title said. I have an evga 9800gtx+ (1 pin version) that i can trade for a gygabyte 4870 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2857

Any input would be much appreciated! :toast:

theonedub · May 10, 2010

I would say thats an upgrade for you if you are a gamer. Straight trade would be to your advantage.

guitarfreaknation · May 10, 2010

theonedub said:
I would say thats an upgrade for you if you are a gamer. Straight trade would be to your advantage.

Thanks. Maybe later drop it another 4870 in crossfire.

mlee49 · May 11, 2010

Sounds like the 4870 is slightly better than the 9800GTX:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-4870-review--asus/11

Just remember some of those 4870's ran really really hot, like 100C at load. Most 9k series dont run that hot(except 9800GX2).

Edit, yeah since your board supports CrossFire then it is to your advantage.

crush3r · May 11, 2010

Definitely do it.

Jamborhgini313 · May 11, 2010

4870= Gtx260
Gtx 260>9800gtx+

DrPepper · May 11, 2010

mlee49 said:
Sounds like the 4870 is slightly better than the 9800GTX:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-4870-review--asus/11

Just remember some of those 4870's ran really really hot, like 100C at load. Most 9k series dont run that hot(except 9800GX2).

Edit, yeah since your board supports CrossFire then it is to your advantage.

4870 is about as fast as a GTX260 asfaik and it doesn't run that hot but they can get quite toasty.

guitarfreaknation · May 11, 2010

Jamborhgini313 said:
4870= Gtx260
Gtx 260>9800gtx+

Thanks for the rather simplistic explanation.

AlienIsGOD · May 11, 2010

Ya go for it!! 4870 is STILL a very capable card IMO. I see u got a GB board, I found i could squeeze 300-400mhz just by upping FSB. Just make sure u got the latest BIOS as the early ones were crap for my board...

$immond$ · May 11, 2010

Id rather get a 5770 for the money.

guitarfreaknation · May 11, 2010

$immond$ said:
Id rather get a 5770 for the money.

I would too. But this is a trade situation.

$immond$ · May 11, 2010

oh, I thought he was trading in his card to retailer and buying a new one, yea 4870 is pretty good for a straight across exchange.

DevlHunt3r · May 11, 2010

I would say go for it... Looks like that puppy has got some juice with alot of Vitamin GAMER! :rockout:

overclocking101 · May 11, 2010

not to mention the 48X0's oc much better to only differnece is ati cannot do gpu-grid and they fold like garbage. of you dont intent on doing either of those things I say go for it.

Zubasa · May 11, 2010

overclocking101 said:
not to mention the 48X0's oc much better to only differnece is ati cannot do gpu-grid and they fold like garbage. of you dont intent on doing either of those things I say go for it.

Not really, the 4870 OCs are pretty bad on average.

guitarfreaknation · May 12, 2010

$immond$ said:
oh, I thought he was trading in his card to retailer and buying a new one, yea 4870 is pretty good for a straight across exchange.

lol @ signature!

$immond$ · May 14, 2010

guitarfreaknation said:
lol @ signature!

thanks.

Solaris17 · May 14, 2010

the 4870 is going to out perform your 9800GTX

v12dock · May 14, 2010

Don't forget you might have to reformat for the best performance gains .

guitarfreaknation · May 15, 2010

v12dock said:
Don't forget you might have to reformat for the best performance gains .

To get rid of the drivers completely?

theonedub · May 15, 2010

I've gone ATI to Nvidia and back again, and never reformatted. Just uninstall the drivers, maybe even use driver sweep, and you will be fine 99% of the time.

erocker · May 15, 2010

guitarfreaknation said:
To get rid of the drivers completely?

If things don't turn out, there's this: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=52502

guitarfreaknation · May 15, 2010

erocker said:
If things don't turn out, there's this: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=52502

Thanks. Ive already read this guide. Useful info :toast:

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