Buying a GraphicsCard

[chickenbeef]

The performance of the HD4890 is similar to a GTX275. But if you're overclocking then the HD4890 wins hands down. It has been shown to perform as well as a GTX280, both cards overclocked.

1GHz core FTW

 

[blaaislaai]

yeah sorry, i get mixed up with the resolutions.

I had to overclock my CPU for my RAM to run at 1066mhz, so yes, im an overclocker.

 

[Synaesthesia]

Rather get the VaporX, it should in theory OC further than the Force3D card

Ya but it's R1500 more? Is that worth it?

 

[Chevron]

The 4890 from prophecy is your best bet. For R2300 it's a bargain.

 

[Chevron]

Ya but it's R1500 more? Is that worth it?

No.

 

[chickenbeef]

Ya but it's R1500 more? Is that worth it?

its roughly R200 more and IMO its worth it

 

[Synaesthesia]

I'm looking at the wrong one then. If it's R200 more that's worth it.

 

[Zenbaas]

OR
Geforce 275 896MB DDR3 Dual DVI TV Edition- XFX R 2,299 excl. R 2,620 incl.
Pcint

 

[Super78]

I'm looking at the wrong one then. If it's R200 more that's worth it.

http://pcint.co.za/components.php
HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI-I / TVO HDMI (Vapor X Cool) R 2,199 excl. R 2,506 incl.

 

[Chevron]

No card mentioned in this thread is better value than the 4890 from prophecy.

 

[DJNgoma]

No card mentioned in this thread is better value than the 4890 from prophecy.

Points to http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=3054946&postcount=49

 

[Zenbaas]

Points to http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=3054946&postcount=49

+1=Better value

 

[Subversion]

IMO the 3 sites with the best prices are:

www.pcint.co.za
www.comx.co.za
www.rebeltech.co.za

 

[chickenbeef]

IMO the 3 sites with the best prices are:

www.pcint.co.za
www.comx.co.za
www.rebeltech.co.za

I was going to say prophecy but they're only cheap with Force3D products

 

[blaaislaai]

So I bought a HIS Radeon HD4890 Turbo @ R2499 from a local pc shop in cape town today.

 

[Super78]

So I bought a HIS Radeon HD4890 Turbo @ R2499 from a local pc shop in cape town today.

And?
What you think?
Awesome right!!!

 

[blaaislaai]

And?
What you think?
Awesome right!!!

lol only ordered it like an hour ago, should have it by tonight or tommorow

cant wait to start fragging!!

 

[blaaislaai]

Got the card last night, runs like a dream!
all games a play at 1920x1080 full detailed graphics!

i recommend this card for anyone whos planning to upgrade