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**xguntherc** · 07-17-2008

OK so I know this has been discussed in forums all over the world over the last few weeks.. but I've been hearing mixed things lately so I'm going to ask it again..

What card should I get.. lol. I have a eVGA 750i Mobo. thats a SLI Certified board.. so lots of people say to get the 9800+ or the 260. then others say the best card for your money is the 4870, and that I should get that.. and to be honest recently I've been thinkin I just might get the 4870.. but in the future as the prices drop. I can see myself getting a second card. Can I Crossfire a 4870 on my Nvidia chipset SLI certified board.. I thought that was a NO. but I've heard yes, and no. so can anyone please clear this up.

I just want to get something new here in the next little while. something that will take care of me with new games like GRID, Far cry2, and Crysis warhead.. oh ya and COD world at war.. So I'm going to get the 4870, or the 260.. Hard choice. I probably wont ever get 2 cards.. but if the prices go down enough. I just might. I kno ATI tends to get cheaper faster. so I don't kno. If I can use ATI on my SLI board. then I'll proabably get the 4870. and if I can't crossfire. I might get it anyways.. ah, i love it but I hate it. Such a hard choice, but I'm COMPLETELY used to Nvidia, I use Rivatuner, and i've never had an ATI card.... some might say I need to try something else. some might say stick to what you trust. Well I've had 3 Nvidia cards all have been great. never had a problem. so what should I do.

Take into Consideration I don't have a 30" screen.. I have a 22" Widescreen.. so I wont need HIGH resolutions.. Also i don't kno anything about ATI's drivers, are they stable yet? I know they've very muched fixed the AA problems. some say it's now there strong point.. If anyone has first hand results please share. I've very much a gamer, and I want the cards/drivers that will perform best for Smooth gameplay and no problems.

Let me kno what you all think.. Sorry this is so long. and to Johngault.. What did you get? did you decide on the 9800+.

Thanks Guys!

07-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
xguntherc Vista Ultimate x64 1,210 posts	ATI or Nvidia... MEH! OK so I know this has been discussed in forums all over the world over the last few weeks.. but I've been hearing mixed things lately so I'm going to ask it again.. What card should I get.. lol. I have a eVGA 750i Mobo. thats a SLI Certified board.. so lots of people say to get the 9800+ or the 260. then others say the best card for your money is the 4870, and that I should get that.. and to be honest recently I've been thinkin I just might get the 4870.. but in the future as the prices drop. I can see myself getting a second card. Can I Crossfire a 4870 on my Nvidia chipset SLI certified board.. I thought that was a NO. but I've heard yes, and no. so can anyone please clear this up. I just want to get something new here in the next little while. something that will take care of me with new games like GRID, Far cry2, and Crysis warhead.. oh ya and COD world at war.. So I'm going to get the 4870, or the 260.. Hard choice. I probably wont ever get 2 cards.. but if the prices go down enough. I just might. I kno ATI tends to get cheaper faster. so I don't kno. If I can use ATI on my SLI board. then I'll proabably get the 4870. and if I can't crossfire. I might get it anyways.. ah, i love it but I hate it. Such a hard choice, but I'm COMPLETELY used to Nvidia, I use Rivatuner, and i've never had an ATI card.... some might say I need to try something else. some might say stick to what you trust. Well I've had 3 Nvidia cards all have been great. never had a problem. so what should I do. Take into Consideration I don't have a 30" screen.. I have a 22" Widescreen.. so I wont need HIGH resolutions.. Also i don't kno anything about ATI's drivers, are they stable yet? I know they've very muched fixed the AA problems. some say it's now there strong point.. If anyone has first hand results please share. I've very much a gamer, and I want the cards/drivers that will perform best for Smooth gameplay and no problems. Let me kno what you all think.. Sorry this is so long. and to Johngault.. What did you get? did you decide on the 9800+. Thanks Guys!
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