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  1. 17-08-08, 02:34 AM #11
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    HD4850 all the way ^_^
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  2. 17-08-08, 07:37 AM #12
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    Just bought Nvidia GTX260 fast, cheap, big and long for a single gpu card. Upgraded from version 1 8800gts. You will need 2x 6pins pci express power for this.
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    Or just get the 4870, faster and cheaper
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    4870 the one to go for.
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  5. 17-08-08, 05:38 PM #15
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    But arent those new ati cards running really hot even when thyre idle ?
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    i had to make this decision a few days ago when i ordered my new compy. 4870 seemed the best $/performance to me. i'd spend the extra and go for that unless you're budget is crazy restricted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmc333 View Post
    But arent those new ati cards running really hot even when thyre idle ?
    yep, but as mentioned above, ati claim that the 4800 series are designed to go up to around 100 degrees with no danger to the card.

    i ran the ati tool artifact test when it was sitting at around 85 (without my fan profile activated), and it picked up none. so i guess ati know what they're talking about.
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    http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/28666

    Sapphire Radeon HD4850 Toxic Edition seems to be my choice

    Meets my price needs and does not have very hot temperatures according to the reviews I read.


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    SAPPHIRE TOXIC HD 4850 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E



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    Bjorn3d.com -Sapphire Toxic HD 4850, Satisfying Your Daily Tech Cravings Since 1996

    CPU3D.com - Sapphire Toxic HD4850 (512Mb DDR3)

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    PS - Thank for helping make the decision
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    I have ATI (Love the avivo) in my Home Theatre PC and nvidia 8800GTX in my Game PC. No complaints with either - I dont overclock the 8800GTX so heat isnt an issue.
    If you get some spare cash down the track you could crossfire the HD4850.
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