I need a graphics card opinion?

Question

I have a single slot PCI express 16x ...I am debating on what card I should get for price and performance and most importantly I want to be future proof. Should I get a 9800 GX2 or a ATI 4870

(9800 GX2 is a dual GPU but 4870 Has the latest GDDR5 memory and some impressive clocks)

Please give my your opinion. remember I have a single slot and I want to be almost future proof and I want to play games at high settings like crysis both cards run very good but which is the best choice...Price and Performance.

Answer 1

The 4870 is a faster card, hands down.  Look at the benchmarks.

Yes it will run in it.  The thing you need to worry about is if your power supply can handle it.  You need at least a 500W psu

Answer 2

4870 is a decent card better for the price.....the 9800GX 2 does have 2 GPUs so it would win in a head to head fight but it would be close. HOWEVER muhahahaha....

Take a look at the new bad boy the 4870X2 this is will eat Crysis alive and own a 9800GX2. The 4870X2 comes with 2 GIGs of GDDR5 and 2 GPUs for a combined total of 1600 Stream processors. This is like bring a 44mag to the shooting range and everyone else has a glock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

Answer 3

google a bench mark test and see what you would think is the better one for the price.