4870 512mb > GTX285 worth it?

lapino · 02-22-09, 03:17 PM

Thinking about going back to nvidia. Would I get a noticeable performance upgrade when doing this (running on a E6600 @ 2.6ghz)?

**XDanger** · 02-22-09, 04:00 PM

Yes but get an E8400 or Q6600 instead of the graphics card.

gimme · 02-22-09, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDanger

Yes but get an E8400 or Q6600 instead of the graphics card.

He doesnt even need a new CPU if he knows how to overclock because he should be able to hit an easy 3.4ghz with that E6600. Pair that up with a GTX 260 or 285 and he has a nice system.

As for going from a 512mb 4870 to a GTX 285 yes you will notice a difference. I noticed a difference going from an 512mb 4870 to a GTX 260, most games just run faster on nvidia hardware and without the driver issues of ATI.

$n][pErMan · 02-22-09, 07:46 PM

GTX285 rocks man.... you will enjoy!

**mailman2** · 02-22-09, 08:28 PM

Do it

Tr1cK · 02-22-09, 08:40 PM

It will be a noticeable difference. If you have the money to spend or are having issues with the 4870, then I would say go for it, otherwise I'd wait a bit.

**XDanger** · 02-23-09, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimme

he knows how to overclock because he should be able to hit an easy 3.4ghz with that E6600.

In that case DO IT!

Bee_Dee_3_Dee · 02-23-09, 12:51 PM

Lapino,

Go GTX200 series!!!

The Benchmarks in this review prove the enormous improvements:
(The Benches show 4870 vs. all the 200's.)
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...on-review.html

GL

mcolbourn · 02-25-09, 03:26 AM

Well went from a 4870 (512) to GTX285 and yes it made a difference as I game at 1920 *1200 and love to put AA on 8* etc, if you were at at lower ress then I don't think it would make much difference at all.

kaptkarl · 03-04-09, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimme

He doesnt even need a new CPU if he knows how to overclock because he should be able to hit an easy 3.4ghz with that E6600. Pair that up with a GTX 260 or 285 and he has a nice system.

As for going from a 512mb 4870 to a GTX 285 yes you will notice a difference. I noticed a difference going from an 512mb 4870 to a GTX 260, most games just run faster on nvidia hardware and without the driver issues of ATI.

Come on......don't be a fanboy here. "Most games just run faster on NVidia hardware and without the driver issues" is not a fair and factual statement. ATI drivers are just as good as NVidia's. And no, I'm not a fanboy of either manufacturer, and yes I own both. Just someone who gets pissed everytime I hear these kinds of unjustified statements.

Back on topic....it depends on the rez and eye candy you like to run with. Right now NVidia is king of the hill w/ the fastest card, but I'm sure it will be short lived. The real question is this....are you unhappy with how the 4870 512MB card runs your current gaming library? The 4870 is a very fast card and runs all games very well. I should know, 'cause I own one of them in another pc. Unless you're unhappy with the 4870, I say wait until the next generation comes around. They'll be here before you know it.

Kapt

02-22-09, 03:17 PM	#1
lapino Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 194	4870 512mb > GTX285 worth it? Thinking about going back to nvidia. Would I get a noticeable performance upgrade when doing this (running on a E6600 @ 2.6ghz)?

02-22-09, 04:00 PM	#2
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02-22-09, 07:46 PM	#4
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02-22-09, 08:40 PM	#6
Tr1cK not coming back Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,872	Re: 4870 512mb > GTX285 worth it? It will be a noticeable difference. If you have the money to spend or are having issues with the 4870, then I would say go for it, otherwise I'd wait a bit.

02-23-09, 12:51 PM	#8
Bee_Dee_3_Dee BANNED Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 214	Re: 4870 512mb > GTX285 worth it? Lapino, Go GTX200 series!!! The Benchmarks in this review prove the enormous improvements: (The Benches show 4870 vs. all the 200's.) http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...on-review.html GL

02-25-09, 03:26 AM	#9
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