The ATI 4850X2 WOW!

Ive just stumbled across these benchmarks for the 4850x2, they look almost unbelievable!

Im glad im packing my next rig with a 4850, I can always upgrade to one of these when the games get tougher

Enjoy / argue / the usual response

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4850 FTW :p

It's two cards, what do you expect.kaitanuvax

[QUOTE="kaitanuvax"]It's two cards, what do you expect.Joker1232003

[QUOTE="Joker1232003"][QUOTE="kaitanuvax"]It's two cards, what do you expect.tab132

High end ATI cards seem to run games extremely well at 2560x1600.... I saw a benchie where a 4870x2 nailed Crysis at 2560x1600 and it was the only card that gave playabe frames of around 30-35... all other high end cards could barely get off the ground.

High end ATI cards seem to run games extremely well at 2560x1600.... I saw a benchie where a 4870x2 nailed Crysis at 2560x1600 and it was the only card that gave playabe frames of around 30-35... all other high end cards could barely get off the ground.

lundy86_4

The GTX295 it's faster.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

High end ATI cards seem to run games extremely well at 2560x1600.... I saw a benchie where a 4870x2 nailed Crysis at 2560x1600 and it was the only card that gave playabe frames of around 30-35... all other high end cards could barely get off the ground.

Sordidus

The GTX295 it's faster.

Undoubtedly, and I don't remember the 295 in the benchmark... I think it was SLI GTX280 although i can't be certain as i don;t remember where i saw it

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

High end ATI cards seem to run games extremely well at 2560x1600.... I saw a benchie where a 4870x2 nailed Crysis at 2560x1600 and it was the only card that gave playabe frames of around 30-35... all other high end cards could barely get off the ground.

Sordidus

The GTX295 it's faster.

[QUOTE="Sordidus"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

High end ATI cards seem to run games extremely well at 2560x1600.... I saw a benchie where a 4870x2 nailed Crysis at 2560x1600 and it was the only card that gave playabe frames of around 30-35... all other high end cards could barely get off the ground.

Neo_revolution7

The GTX295 it's faster.

I guess you didn't read my reply? It's obviously faster... I was making a point on how well the 4870x2 scales, and processes AA, in relation to the 4850x2

Wow that is amazing. How much do these suckers go for?Helbrec

4850x2 2gb - $289.99

Not a bad price considering what i bought my 4870 1gb for

[QUOTE="Helbrec"]Wow that is amazing. How much do these suckers go for?lundy86_4

4850x2 2gb - $289.99

Not a bad price considering what i bought my 4870 1gb for

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="Helbrec"]Wow that is amazing. How much do these suckers go for?Daytona_178

4850x2 2gb - $289.99

Not a bad price considering what i bought my 4870 1gb for

What don't you like about xfire? I haven't done it yet, so have no experience with it

A few things to think about before buying this card:

1. It's 11.5" long. Make sure it will fit.

2. It runs hot and loud.

3. Only saphire makes them. Checkout the newegg reviews: 20% give it 1 or 2 eggs. Lots of complaints of heat, noise, and driver issues.

4. People say saphire's customer service is horrible.

Otherwise, I agree it's amazing on paper. Awesome performance at an incredible price. But the above 4 reasons kept me from buying the card.

Ha ha I wont I play at 1024 x 768 lol completely other end of the spectrum But i just thought id post them cause everyone seems to play on high resolutions these days And doesn't coping with a higher resolution usual mean it will mince any lower resolutionsJoker1232003

No, actually for quite a few games the gtx 280 performs better than 2 4870's or 2 4850's at lower resolutions. Even in the source you linked it shows that for some games at 1920x1200 the gtx 280 had higher fps. Then there are other games (COD4 for example) where 2 4850's or 2 4870's seem to out perfom the gtx 280 at both low and high resolutions.

Yes the HD4850x2 is pure awesomeness.

Sadly it didnt get the attention it deserved :(

Maybe because just one partner could make it.... ATI's favorite partner is definetly Sapphire. :P

[QUOTE="Daytona_178"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

4850x2 2gb - $289.99

Not a bad price considering what i bought my 4870 1gb for

lundy86_4

What don't you like about xfire? I haven't done it yet, so have no experience with it

Why is it being compared to the 280 and not the 295, 295 is much better that this one. Also that graph does not seem right.C_Rule

Why is it being compared to the 280 and not the 295, 295 is much better that this one. Also that graph does not seem right.C_Rule