Tomarrow is the big day for me?

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

Ok after much research here on the fourms. I will be buying this Card tomarrow. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125256

I realize I have posted before. But it's a big perchase and after screwing up once on this build when it comes to my GPU. I really want to know that I am not wasting my cash.

How dose this card preform in ETW?

Thanks all for your help and patience with me on this issue.

**IHV** · March 26, 2009, 01:37 AM

Pretty well in any game not only ETW.
Wish i would have gone for 1GB version but back then no1 knew games like GTA4 etc would require near 1GB vram to play on high

I like the cooling, i myself got zalman vf-1000 installed but i especially like the cooling on vddc you got there (the black thingy on edge of pcb).
Stock coolers really blow for these cards since they tend to work 90+ c at full load which is ridiculos, i got -35c drop (full load) by changing coolers

and its on silent mode.

Enjoy the new beautiful world of gaming

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 05:12 AM

Cool ty. I really can't wait to get it here so I can Play on max settings I also hope the new card will help the lagg issue I have. after I get the card installed I am gonna start looking for a good 24 in Gaming Monitor. I just hope I can find one for around $200 to 250

**Epic** · March 26, 2009, 08:38 AM

I use the Sapphire 4870 1GB and I run the game on all settings ultra, 1080p but no AA and I get an avg. of 30 FPS or more. Even in the most intense battles the game runs smooth, so it's a good purchase. However, I would recommend grabbing the Sapphire one over this. Because it's $10 cheaper, better heatsink and adjustable fan speed. here's the link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Edit
I actually bought the Toxic edition which at the time was the same price. It has better cooling than the regular edition and it's overclocked. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102815
But now it's going for a good $50 more.

**TestudoAubreii** · March 26, 2009, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Epic

I use the Sapphire 4870 1GB and I run the game on all settings ultra, 1080p but no AA and I get an avg. of 30 FPS or more. Even in the most intense battles the game runs smooth, so it's a good purchase. However, I would recommend grabbing the Sapphire one over this. Because it's $10 cheaper, better heatsink and adjustable fan speed. here's the link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Edit
I actually bought the Toxic edition which at the time was the same price. It has better cooling than the regular edition and it's overclocked. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102815
But now it's going for a good $50 more.

I have the same card and it works well for me, too. I am still hoping that the patch will bring in some graphical optimization.

morrisonicus

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Epic

I use the Sapphire 4870 1GB and I run the game on all settings ultra, 1080p but no AA and I get an avg. of 30 FPS or more. Even in the most intense battles the game runs smooth, so it's a good purchase. However, I would recommend grabbing the Sapphire one over this. Because it's $10 cheaper, better heatsink and adjustable fan speed. here's the link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Edit
I actually bought the Toxic edition which at the time was the same price. It has better cooling than the regular edition and it's overclocked. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102815
But now it's going for a good $50 more.

Anyone else have any thoughts on the Saphire brand card? I just saw this post prior to ordering, I like the ajustable fan speed? can anyone else see anything else that would make one better then the other. Compairing the one in my OP and the Saphire one listed in Epic's post?

**Spaxspore** · March 26, 2009, 11:06 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161269

there you go

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Spaxspore

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161269

there you go

Awesome thats the best deal I have seen yet. I am not familuar with the brand, but the reviews are real good. As always Spaxspore thanks. +rep to you.

**Spaxspore** · March 26, 2009, 11:31 AM

HIS is one of the best

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 11:35 AM

well thats whats I was looking for the best. so for the price I am gonna get it. heck with the money saved on it I am gonna get overnight shipping!!!!

**Spaxspore** · March 26, 2009, 11:38 AM

Yea my bro has the identical card,except its 512mb. He plays empire perfectly fine with it.

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 11:39 AM

Awesome thats the goal. So with the 1 gig model I should be more the good !!!

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 01:34 PM

Sweet I just got my Confermation on the new card. I do hope it shows up tomarrow. I got the UPS overnight Delivery.

Now on to my next Product. I am looking for a good gaming Monitor around a 22 to 24 in hopefully for around $250. over the next 2 weeks I will be doing some researh on it. if anyone can suggest a good one I would really be thankful.

What are some key fetures I should look for when researhing Gaming Monitors?

Again thanks everyone for your help and patience with me. I am learning alot from you all!!

**jodoog** · March 26, 2009, 02:00 PM

Check http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...&enterthread=y for Monitors. I cant recommend one since I dont know what else you will be using the monitor for.

The GFX card you got is a good deal, but if it doesnt work out for some reason though there are GTX 260s for that price on Newegg (some come with Call of Duty WaW). The better card depends on which games you want to play (and if you want 3D etc.)

**Spaxspore** · March 26, 2009, 02:32 PM

Acer H233Hbmid Black 23" 5ms Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD W/Speakers - Retail

or

ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail

**Groove74** · March 26, 2009, 03:33 PM

thanks ..Spaxspore and jodoog, the info you all provided is very helpful.

jodoog, to answer you question on what type of things I plan to use the monitor for. Primarly GAming and Watching Movies. and General everyday use.