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Computers and Technology => Hardware => Topic started by: Shadow of Enigma on June 05, 2009, 01:02:09 PM

Title: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC, Thoughts?
Post by: Shadow of Enigma on June 05, 2009, 01:02:09 PM

I made a thread earlier about how my old 8800GTS (640) up and died on me, so I've been doing some research into buying another card. I've never used an ATI card and I'm kind of worried about not having the EVGA "limited warranty". Here's the exact card I plan on buying:

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39586 (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39586)

I've planned my budget to be about $350 CAD (including tax), so I was wondering if this card is good for the money, if I should stick with ATI, or if there are any other cards I should be looking at instead of this one?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC, Thoughts?
Post by: Ban Em All on June 05, 2009, 01:15:08 PM

It is really loud. Im use to having a loud computer, I set my customer up with one of those and I couldnt even take the noise.

Title: Re: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC, Thoughts?
Post by: SirKnightRedrider on June 08, 2009, 03:18:50 PM

Shadow, I have a 4870 and it's whisper quiet. The 4800 series is a great generation of Video card.

Title: Re: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC, Thoughts?
Post by: Sgt Snot Rocket(bonefish) on September 14, 2009, 04:03:44 AM

Well, I was going to post and say FUCK ATI, go with Nvidea but after reading the specs on that card I would be interested to know how it performs and how hard the fan has to work to stop it from melting.
 It looks good on paper, the specs for the price are appealing. Keep us posted.

Title: Re: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC, Thoughts?
Post by: MrBlack on September 14, 2009, 08:17:36 AM

I have the ati 4850 HD. Not loud and very happy with it.