4850 question

[stuartb04]

hello
here is a link to all the 4850s on ebuyer
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...vancy&limit=10

which one would be recommeded to buy
would like to buy the cheapest one(116 pounds)
but is it any good

your help would be great guys

[DarkEgo]

Are you going to upgrade the cooler/ overclock. If so just get the cheepist one. If you are not get a factory overclocked card, with a nice cooler.

[a_ump]

yea i would get it, it will definetively double your current FPS in games if not more than double in some games. idk how pounds work since i'm american but i don't think the overclocked version would be worth the 30-50% increase in price that i saw. Plus i don't think overclocking the HD 4850 would be needed for your case. get the cheapest one and enjoy

here's a comparison between 2 X1950 PRO's against an 8800GTS
http://www.digital-daily.com/video/x...ire/index3.htm

mind you that's the G80 version 8800GTS, and a HD 4850 outperforms that

here's some more links to point to the HD 4850 as a good buy
http://www.bjorn3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25182

it's hard to find any other links on your exact situations but that will be a nice upgrade for you

[DonInKansas]

I'd go with the Sapphire one; much better cooling for only a few (quid?) more.

[stuartb04]

thanks guys
think i will go with the sapphire one

those comparison stats just prove that i need to upgrade

[jamupnorth]

Originally Posted by stuartb04

hello
here is a link to all the 4850s on ebuyer
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&...vancy&limit=10

which one would be recommeded to buy
would like to buy the cheapest one(116 pounds)
but is it any good

your help would be great guys

I bought the 4850 powercolour play edition which was terrible & i had to rma it twice (arcifacting badly) i went with the 4850 powercolour pcs+ version for £132 & i must say i am delighted with it overclocked right out of the box with headroom for more if needed.