3870 to a 4870 for Crysis?

[CooLWoLF]

I'm running a HD3870 512MB right now with a Phenom 9600 @ 2.7ghz and 4gb of DDR2. What kind of performance gains can I expect if I upgrade to a HD4870 in Crysis?

 

[broketechjunkie]

Are you serious?

I'd say the jump would be fairly noticeable

 

[Bluescreendeath]

A 4870 would be several tiers above a 3870. It'll be a nice improvement.

4870 > 4850 >/~ 4770 > 4830 ~/> 3870

 

[medjohnson77]

You will see a very nice performance increase. I have both, the 3870 and the 4870 and a BFG 8800gts 512mb (G92) which I believe is one of the best cards Nvida has come out with. The 3870 doesn't even beet or come close to the 8800gts 512mb. The 4870 512mb beats the 8800gts. Get the 4870 you will enjoy the performance increase, trust me.

 

[CooLWoLF]

Thanks for the replies. I'm really thinking about upgrading to the 4870. I've seen some decent prices around ~150. In terms of price/performance, would you pick the 4870 or a 4770?

 

[coozie7]

What is your monitor resolution?

 

[CooLWoLF]

1280 x 1024

 

[astrodudepsu]

buying a 4870 and running it at 12x10 *should* allow you to max out any game out there, *maybe* not crysis but it would be damn close.

 

[skora]

buying a 4870 and running it at 12x10 *should* allow you to max out any game out there, *maybe* not crysis but it would be damn close.

I'm pretty sure it would, my 4850 512 on 1280x1024 can get most settings on very high with a little 2xAF if I can deal with the occassional fps drop. Also had a little trouble with crashing on motion blur on very high with everything so had to back some of them off.

But the 4870 1gb is as low as $130 amir.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269

This OC 4890 1gb is $170. That's crazy. Even finding a 4890 for $150 would be something special
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127427

 

[CooLWoLF]

The HIS 4870 requires a 500watt or greater PSU. I found a XFX 4870 that says it requires a 450watt PSU. With that in mind, my current PSU is an Antec 500watt and I am not really wanting to upgrade it right now. If I get the HIS version, should I be fine?

 

[skora]

Should be yes, but whats the amps on the 12v rails? And is it the Antec Basiq or one of the other lines?

 

[CooLWoLF]

2 12volt rails, 18A each. It is the Basiq line.

 

[skora]

if u aint in a hurry to upgrade ur video card i would suggest wait one-two month..prices will drop more and getting a 4890 will be much better..

If theres no monitor upgrade coming, a 4890 would be a waste of money at 1280x1024. The 4870 surpasses the mark at that resolution.

That is enough PSU for the 4870 easy.

 

[CooLWoLF]

What about waiting for the new 5800 series? Or should I just go for the 4870 now?

 

[coozie7]

+1 Skora, but get the 1Gb HD4870 if you can, games like GTA IV already benefit from the extra memory, even at low resolutions.

 

[coozie7]

@ CooLWoLF: I suspect there will be a price premium for the new DX11 cards for a few months until stock levals rise, but the 'old' cards are likely to get a hammering as E-tailers clear their inventory.
If you can wait until October/November you could bag a nice bargain.
$90 HD4870 anyone?
It's your choice.

 

[CooLWoLF]

Yeah, I'm torn as to whether I should wait or not. A price drop to around $100 for a 4870 would be awesome.