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max05
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n°1834366
06-27-2008 at 08:36:55 AM

I have a standard 17 inch monitor that plays at 1280x1024.My next graphics upgrade will either be the 4850 or the 4870(or maybe the 9800 GTX+).Many of the reviews that i've seen of these cards have really high resolutions that i wont be playing,so can anyone recommend which one i should get cause i dont want to spend 100 bucks more and get the 4870 when the performance gain might be minimal. :pfff:

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n°1834370
06-27-2008 at 08:45:47 AM

unless you're playing intensive games like Crysis and/or games with ultra high AF and AA settings, the the 4850 will probably be all that you need.


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n°1834372
06-27-2008 at 08:49:19 AM

I agree with arson94.
Another vote for the 4850. Spend the $100 saved on something better. New keyboard/Mouse for better gaming/computing experience? Whats the point of having a shiny new 4850 when your gaming on some $5 Rosewill mouse.
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n°1834374
06-27-2008 at 08:50:21 AM

For 1280x1024 definitely gof or HD 4850


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n°1834375
06-27-2008 at 08:50:36 AM

^ agreed ....4850

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n°1834376
06-27-2008 at 08:50:48 AM

Get 4 4850's in crossfire.

...or just one will do for your purposes.


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n°1834379
06-27-2008 at 08:54:28 AM

4 HD 4850 for 1280x1024 ???? u must be kidding :)
Even 2 of them aren't needed for this resolution


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n°1834382
06-27-2008 at 09:01:06 AM

thanks guys.ive made my decision.4850 ftw

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n°1834386
06-27-2008 at 09:07:38 AM

Good luck


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n°1834391
06-27-2008 at 09:56:25 AM

Spend the extra money on a new monitor :) You won't believe how good a 22" is until you got one.


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n°1834392
06-27-2008 at 10:13:07 AM

Yeah, i had a 17" LCD with 1280x1024 resolution and when i moved to a 22" LCD with 1680x1050 resolution i really enjoyed it :) Now i want a 24" LCD with 1920x1200 resolution :D

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n°1834396
06-27-2008 at 10:35:32 AM

I would want one if I knew my 9600GT would run that res :P Plus I don't have the money for one :(


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n°1834397
06-27-2008 at 10:49:39 AM

I got a 20" and its just fine for me :P

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n°1834398
06-27-2008 at 10:57:24 AM

But, you can just crank that eye candy to max in every game you play!!! And I mean, force it thru the drivers til it bleeds eye candy eye candy heheh


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06-27-2008 at 11:27:02 AM