Which 4830 to get?!

mlee49 · Feb 11, 2009

So I'm gonna get a 4830 here very soon and I want to pick up two immediately! I'm debating the Asus or XFX brand. Both are very similar but yet different, so I want TPU's valuable opinion for which to get!

Specs for each card are almost identical but here's the differences:

XFX has a 1800MHz Mem clock
Asus has a 2000MHz Mem clock

XFX has a lifetime warranty where Asus has a 3 year warranty.

The Asus is only about $10-20 bucks cheaper and I'm thinking its a single slotter.

What do you think!!

erocker · Feb 11, 2009

I like the XFX for sure. Just personal prefference with the cooler design.

KBD · Feb 11, 2009

id go with an XFX because i think its a reference design. may be they even offer double life time warranty on this? Plus they tolerate after market coolers.

r9 · Feb 11, 2009

XFX better looking. I like better those covered cards

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But 2000 mem on ASUS is tempting.
Both are large versions, reference or close to reference so they would overclock great IMO.

mlee49 · Feb 11, 2009

Great! Thanks for the help so far. Can anyone confirm if the Asus is a single slot design?

ShadowFold · Feb 11, 2009

ASUS!! Mine does 700mhz easy and that XFX doesn't have cooling on the mosfets.

mlee49 · Feb 11, 2009

ShadowFold said:
ASUS!! Mine does 700mhz easy and that XFX doesn't have cooling on the mosfets.

Sweet! Is it a single slotter? Any benchies/pics/threads on your 4830 overclocking?

ShadowFold · Feb 11, 2009

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=84449
It's like 1.5 slot, not exactly two but not really 1

proletariandan · Feb 11, 2009

MSI, hands down. Cheapest, 3-year warranty based on serial number, best cooler. Look up the reviews.

JrRacinFan · Feb 11, 2009

My vote-in: MSI 1GB model, has 4+1 phase and it's little brother is also a 4+1. Makes it a proven overclocker.

LittleLizard · Feb 11, 2009

xfx, DOUBLE LIFETIME WARRANTY + ULTRA FANCY COOLER = BEST CARD EVAR

mlee49 · Feb 12, 2009

Most of the XFX users are mentioning the cooler, how well does it help cool the card?

Should I just get one of each?!??! I'm ready to buy, but I'm really interested to know if I can run them three of the Asus in TriFire!!! FTW!!! :rockout:

JrRacinFan · Feb 12, 2009

You could but I would run 8.11 cats. Be aware you will need a couple crossfire bridges as none of them come with the 2 that is required.

EDIT:

Oh also, you may want to run Vista/Windows 7 for that configuration too.

TheScavenger · Feb 12, 2009

Temps on my XFX 4830:

575/900: 39 idle, 52 load

802/1074: 40 idle, 55 load

mlee49 · Feb 14, 2009

I'm buying the Asus from newegg will let you all know for an informal review and of course CF results when they come in.

Thanks to everyone who voted!

Scrizz · Feb 14, 2009

aww crap I'm too late.

XFX ftw

mlee49 · Feb 14, 2009

Scrizz said:
aww crap I'm too late.

XFX ftw

Can you say why XFX over Asus? Overclocking potential is a must here!

erocker · Feb 14, 2009

ShadowFold said:
ASUS!! Mine does 700mhz easy and that XFX doesn't have cooling on the mosfets.

TheScavenger said:
Temps on my XFX 4830:

575/900: 39 idle, 52 load

802/1074: 40 idle, 55 load

So, are the mosfets cooled? I would think with a full coverage air cooler they would be. The reason I suggested XFX is because I like hot air to be blown outside of my case.

Drizzt5 · Feb 14, 2009

Go with the xfx because of the cooler blowing air out the back and because of xfx's warranty.

Although I've never gotten an Asus product that has taken a shit on me... I HAVE gotten xfx products that took dumps.

XFX > Asus in warranty

Asus > XFX in quality

Or at least that is my experience with both with video cards at least.

Oh, and I think you get xfx's double lifetime warranty which is a big + when trying to sell the thing later down the road.

ShadowFold · Feb 14, 2009

Drizzt5 said:
Go with the xfx. Cooling solution is better. If you went with the asus you'd just end up splurging $20-30 on a after market cooler anyways.

I didn't. The cooler is really good.

Drizzt5 · Feb 14, 2009

I edited my post because I took a look at the link to the card he was gonna buy and it wasn't the stock cooler I thought it was.

Hope everything goes well with your new card.

mlee49 · Feb 14, 2009

I'm just going to have to get one of each damn it! I'm gonna rape each so we can see which is the better card!!!

ShadowFold · Feb 14, 2009

Where are we suppose to find XFX 4830's anyway? They don't have any on newegg..

mlee49 · Feb 14, 2009

Zipzoomfly has them for 130:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009918&prodlist=celebros

EDIT out of stock at the moment

EDIT 2: Tiger Direct has them in stock

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...&cm_mmc_o=TBBTkwCjCVyBpAgf mwzygtCjCVRqCjCVRq

Nitro-Max · Feb 14, 2009

the 3 year warrenty wouldnt put me off to be honest ive never kept a single card for 3 years.

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