bojangles34
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SKYMTL from HardwareCanucks also did an extensive test on this new card, comparing with the 8800 GT. He stated clearly that the new driver that came out yesterday or today (I think yesterday, Catalyst 8.44) showed some great improvements over the shipped ones in the box (8.43). He has done almost every review on that site and is seen giving information to valid and excellent information to customers on e-tailer websites.
He also stated that in some tests, the card actually performed better with AA on instead of without. This is clearly a driver issue. I'm pretty sure that the next couple of WHQL release will improve the card and fix the problems it has now.
I currently have a Radeon X800 Pro and have had it for the last two years simply because of the constant wars between ATI and Nvidia. I was actually really looking forward to getting the 8800 GT until after having preordering it, I was slammed shut by the seller because the stock for the card was going to be low and high in demand. Therefore, I canceled my order and I am now sitting....waiting for the time is right when everything balances out.
I think the 3870 might be my Christmas present to myself this year. The price/performance is excellent, noise level is decent and it uses less power.
NOTE: SKYMTL has also installed a DuOrb on the 3870 in his review...you should check it out. It drops temperatures like CRAZY.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/3270-his-radeon-hd3870-review-crossfire-performance-preview.html#post26213
He also stated that in some tests, the card actually performed better with AA on instead of without. This is clearly a driver issue. I'm pretty sure that the next couple of WHQL release will improve the card and fix the problems it has now.
I currently have a Radeon X800 Pro and have had it for the last two years simply because of the constant wars between ATI and Nvidia. I was actually really looking forward to getting the 8800 GT until after having preordering it, I was slammed shut by the seller because the stock for the card was going to be low and high in demand. Therefore, I canceled my order and I am now sitting....waiting for the time is right when everything balances out.
I think the 3870 might be my Christmas present to myself this year. The price/performance is excellent, noise level is decent and it uses less power.
NOTE: SKYMTL has also installed a DuOrb on the 3870 in his review...you should check it out. It drops temperatures like CRAZY.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/3270-his-radeon-hd3870-review-crossfire-performance-preview.html#post26213