Vision Tek 4850 review

**BuBBle.D** · 06-14-2008, 04:42 PM

And this card is supposed to be next-gen? My "last-gen" g92 GTS scores better in synthetic benchmarks and games. Dont get me wrong i aint no nvidia fanboi but this is dissapointing.

**mascaras** · 06-14-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by GoldenTiger

Something wrong? Doubtful, it's a fresh clean install... I do have HQ 16x AF and MSAA transparency set in the control panel, maybe that affects it? If there's something wrong, what would you say it might be, rather than just "something wrong", not very helpful?

seem like only 1 card running

2x 8800GT SLi @ 1680x1050 @ High settings @ DX9 = 28 fps (i think is only 1 card score)

regards

**perkam** · 06-14-2008, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by BuBBle.D

And this card is supposed to be next-gen? My "last-gen" g92 GTS scores better in synthetic benchmarks and games. Dont get me wrong i aint no nvidia fanboi but this is dissapointing.

Your GTS wasn't $200

You can compare your GTS with the 4870 GDDR5, though

Perkam

**GoldenTiger** · 06-14-2008, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by mascaras

seem like only 1 card running

2x 8800GT SLi @ 1680x1050 @ High settings @ DX9 = 28 fps (i think is only 1 card score)

regards

Does sound low, but I don't get why GPU-Z shows SLI enabled, so does control panel and everything else then

.

**y2kbos** · 06-14-2008, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by perkam

Your GTS wasn't $200

You can compare your GTS with the 4870 GDDR5, though

Perkam

8800gts is now $150 so he can compare all he wants..

HD4870 will be taking them on in SLI

**Isaac MM** · 06-14-2008, 04:53 PM

Isn't 29 fps at 19x12 al high in crysis really good? am i missing something? the review posted by a magazine said the GTX 280 would run crysis at the same configs at 34 fps?

**y2kbos** · 06-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Review posted in the magazine is a load of crap, GTX 280 will be twice as fast as HD4850 at that res ( if not more )...

**BuBBle.D** · 06-14-2008, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by perkam

Your GTS wasn't $200

You can compare your GTS with the 4870 GDDR5, though

Perkam

And i highly doubt that even the higher clocked and full of bandwith 4870 will score a lot better in games than a 4850. We have seen what a small jump it is from a 3850 to a 3870.
I really hoped i would switch this time back to the reds only too bad i wont.

**comc49** · 06-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by y2kbos

8800gts is now $150 so he can compare all he wants..

HD4870 will be taking them on in SLI

what??? 8800gts g92 is 150?? where?? omg i'd be so pissed ! i bought my 9600gt for 169 with $20 rebate!!!

**wolf2009** · 06-14-2008, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by comc49

what??? 8800gts g92 is 150?? where?? omg i'd be so pissed ! i bought my 9600gt for 169 with $20 rebate!!!

at fxvideocards.com , check the op's first post .

**G0ldBr1ck** · 06-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by BuBBle.D

And i highly doubt that even the higher clocked and full of bandwith 4870 will score a lot better in games than a 4850. We have seen what a small jump it is from a 3850 to a 3870.
I really hoped i would switch this time back to the reds only too bad i wont.

your basing you opinion off of ATI's lower midrange card....even the 4870 will be a midrange card its going to be the 4870x2 thats going to be a high end card.

Im impressed anytime a new gen midrange card compares to a previous gen's performance card.

**WrigleyVillain** · 06-14-2008, 05:20 PM

Yup, fxvideocards is relatively new on the gpu scene but very excellent deals in general from a reputable vendor. And they were cool enough to provide Jim with this 4850 review sample...

**Moneyless** · 06-14-2008, 05:56 PM

Why is the writing on the core upside down? lol...

TBH I think it looks pretty good, if this is really what the 4850 performs like then the 4870 and 4870X2's will definitely be better!

**msgclb** · 06-14-2008, 06:13 PM

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Do you feel lucky?

**trt740** · 06-14-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by perkam

Your GTS wasn't $200

You can compare your GTS with the 4870 GDDR5, though

Perkam

some gts now are 159.00 after rebates.

**Flanman** · 06-14-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by msgclb

http://fxvideocards.com/VisionTek-Ra...0-p-16381.html

Do you feel lucky?

that is just too tempting right now..

oh, and great review jimmy!

**Kai Robinson** · 06-14-2008, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by y2kbos

HD4850 wont be cheaper than £120/ €152 on launch imo, they will be nearer £130

I said cheaper than the 8800GTS 512....they're £175 still. Reading = your friend

**non** · 06-14-2008, 08:14 PM

A good thread.... I supposed cat. overdrive is the only tools for OCing this card, at least for now?what about RBE, winflash, ATIflash? not work either? And does this card still has same shader clock as the core? thanx man

**WrigleyVillain** · 06-14-2008, 09:37 PM

235 viewing Video Cards. NICE Jim

**jimmyz** · 06-14-2008, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by WrigleyVillain

235 viewing Video Cards. NICE Jim

Thanks buddy

. This thread has been great so far. I just wish there was some way to clock up the card higher. I know it has lots more to give but the ccc lockdown at 700 is stopping me cold. DMM shows a little less than 1.2v under 3D load so even with just 1.35 like the 3870's this little puppy would fly.

I am searching the far east for overclocking utilities, my mandarin is a little rusty.

If I don't find one soon I will post up the 700mhz oc scores I have.

**WrigleyVillain** · 06-14-2008, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by jimmyz

I am searching the far east for overclocking utilities, my mandarin is a little rusty.

**ORBR** · 06-14-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by jimmyz

If I don't find one soon I will post up the 700mhz oc scores I have.

just start with the 700 MHz scores..

**natty** · 06-15-2008, 12:14 AM

Now we just need some 9800GTX scores to compare these to.

**Crankybugga** · 06-15-2008, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyz

Thanks buddy

. This thread has been great so far. I just wish there was some way to clock up the card higher. I know it has lots more to give but the ccc lockdown at 700 is stopping me cold. DMM shows a little less than 1.2v under 3D load so even with just 1.35 like the 3870's this little puppy would fly.

I am searching the far east for overclocking utilities, my mandarin is a little rusty.

If I don't find one soon I will post up the 700mhz oc scores I have.

Heya jimmy, get a chance to xfire 4850 with your 3870X2 this weekend?
Looks like 4870 will be very similar to 3870X2 performance?
cheers mate, nice thread

**y2kbos** · 06-15-2008, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by Kai Robinson

I said cheaper than the 8800GTS 512....they're £175 still. Reading = your friend

Google = your friend

9600gt £73

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/3/art...20565&agid=554

HD3870 DDR3 £82

^^^^^^^^^^

( 2 X them = HD4850 introductory price )

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1176...2-mb-ddr3.html

HD3870 DDR4 £94

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/6557...2-mb-ddr4.html

8800gts £123

http://www.abtron.de/shop/catalog/pr...ducts_id=16737

9800gtx £155

http://www.abtron.de/shop/catalog/pr...ducts_id=16966

HD3870X2 £208

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/3/art...1656&agid=1004

Shipping with those sites vary between £7 - £20

9600gt sli/ HD3870 crossfire vs HD4850 benches please?

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