[Test Report] Powercolor HD4870X2

**dasa** · 08-19-2008, 04:37 PM

ah sp1
looks like vista hasent auto updated to sp1 yet
thanks for the tip ill see how it goes

edit: much better!

DX9 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: High
Ave FPS: 56.705
Min FPS: 35.94
Max FPS: 72.78

DX10 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 34.49
Min FPS: 21.65
Max FPS: 42.96

DX10 1900x1200 AA=16xQ, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 32.135
Min FPS: 21.32
Max FPS: 38.80

**mascaras** · 08-20-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by dasa

ah sp1
looks like vista hasent auto updated to sp1 yet
thanks for the tip ill see how it goes

edit: much better!

DX9 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: High
Ave FPS: 56.705
Min FPS: 35.94
Max FPS: 72.78

DX10 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 34.49
Min FPS: 21.65
Max FPS: 42.96

DX10 1900x1200 AA=16xQ, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 32.135
Min FPS: 21.32
Max FPS: 38.80

see !!

regards

**Mumid** · 08-21-2008, 05:35 AM

When benching crysis 64 bit, is it normal for the first loop to have really slow FPS, not jerky, really smooth, just low fps. By the time it gets to the second run, it runs at the right speed. Is that normal or is it just me?

**jmke** · 08-21-2008, 05:37 AM

the first loop it's caching; first run has lower fps on all platforms afaik

**Mumid** · 08-21-2008, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by jmke

the first loop it's caching; first run has lower fps on all platforms afaik

I benched on xp and vista 32 and while the first loop is slower on all, the behavior off the 64 bit version is totally different. Other two, are jerky and a bit slower, but 64 bit isnt jerky, its just loads slower. First loop is a lot slower on 64bit than 32bit, but like a say a lot smoother and no pauses for loading stuff in.

**Computerville** · 08-21-2008, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Mumid

I benched on xp and vista 32 and while the first loop is slower on all, the behavior off the 64 bit version is totally different. Other two, are jerky and a bit slower, but 64 bit isnt jerky, its just loads slower. First loop is a lot slower on 64bit than 32bit, but like a say a lot smoother and no pauses for loading stuff in.

- I woulden say that´s the difference of 32 and 64-bit, but I´m not an expert in Crysis 64-bit benchmarking.

**cakofony** · 08-21-2008, 09:29 PM

I just got mine!
how did you change the fan speed? I cant seem to figure that one out.

**Atal** · 08-25-2008, 10:52 PM

wow seems that Anti Aliasing is not an issue AT ALL for this card even at 16Q

**mascaras** · 08-26-2008, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by cakofony

I just got mine!
how did you change the fan speed? I cant seem to figure that one out.

Radeon HD4870X2 FAN FIX

1º >> Catalsyt Control Center >> unlock OVERDRIVE

2º >> Profiles >> Profiles Manager >> Create Profile & SAVE

3º >> close Catalyst Control Center ando go to :

windows XP >> C:\Documents and Settings\username \Local Settings\Application Data\ATI\ACE\Profiles

windows vista >> C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\ATI\ACE\Profiles

4º >> open the created profile (xxx.XML) with NOTEPAD

and Edit the follow settings

<Property name="FanSpeedProtocolProperty" value="Percent" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_1">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" /> (change AUTOMATIC to MANUAL )
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="0" /> ( set to 0 rpm)
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="30" /> (set the Fan Speed % you want)
</Feature>
</Group>
</Groups>
<Adapter name="PCI_VEN_1002&DEV_9441&SUBSYS_2542100 2&REV_00_6&68F6CB1&0&00200008A">
<Aspect name="Overdrive5" />
</Adapter>
</Caste>
</Profile>

5º >> Save the profile >> go to CCC >> Profiles >> select profile

you can also use the new Expertool V4.0 , however the minimum fan speed you can select = 50%

**ShArKo** · 08-26-2008, 09:07 AM

Well nice score and everything, but wich card can get more performance.........the 4870 X2 or GTX280

here in argentina the price of 4870 X2 is over u$s700 and GTX280 is u$s590 and the 9800 GX2 u$s555..........

So my problem is not the money, but the PSU......
With my actualy PSU (topower 520W) can I use the GTX280

**s3rv3r** · 08-26-2008, 05:17 PM

HELP-ME PLEASE

1680x1050 - Very High Settings

Minimum : 22.22 Fps
Maximum : 40.75 Fps
Average : 29.85 Fps

My conf has some problem, because mascaras did:

Minimum : 24.66 Fps
Maximum : 51.75 Fps
Average : 39.6 Fps

More or less 10 Fps of difference.

My conf is:

E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
SAPPHIRE HD4870X2 Default
ASUS P5Q3 DELUXE
2x2GB OCZ PLATINUM C7
Catalyst 8.8
Silverstone ST75F 750W
2 x Raptor-X ( raid 0 )
Windows Vista 64bit +SP1

What do you think is wrong in my system ?

Thank You.

**s3rv3r** · 08-27-2008, 07:16 PM

The SM2.0 and CPU SCORE is the same, but the HDR/SM3 has 430 points of difference.

Maybe the 8.8 Beta is better than Official driver ?

**mascaras** · 09-01-2008, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by s3rv3r

Maybe the 8.8 Beta is better than Official driver ?

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards

**s3rv3r** · 09-01-2008, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by mascaras

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards

Ahhhhhhhh ATI

Thanks Mascaras

**s3rv3r** · 09-01-2008, 04:15 PM

I instal the Catalyst 8.54 ( 380MB )

**malik22** · 09-05-2008, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by mascaras

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards

These ones corrrect
http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt

**BulldogPO** · 09-07-2008, 01:22 AM

Dudes!
Are these cards locked somehow?
I just cand overclock these, CCC clocks but real clocks stay at 2D clocks.
Rivatuner v2.10 does overclock but only one GPU.

**mascaras** · 09-07-2008, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by malik22

These ones corrrect
http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt

correct !!

Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Dudes!
Are these cards locked somehow?
I just cand overclock these, CCC clocks but real clocks stay at 2D clocks.
Rivatuner v2.10 does overclock but only one GPU.

I can Overclock with CCC @ Overdrive !!

you can also try Rivatuner and AMD Gpu Tool

regards

**Shocker003** · 09-07-2008, 08:15 AM

I want to up grade my graphic card (eVGA 8800GTS 320mb SC).
So which out of these two cards will you guys buy
Powercolor HD4870 512mb or Gainward HD 4870 512mb?:confused:
I think i can easily bump up the core clocks so the golden sample and PCS+ are out of the question for me. Pls. i need your advice and thanks for the help

**malik22** · 09-07-2008, 10:30 AM

Mascaras here are the 8.9 beta maybe they give you a performance boost
http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33931358

**Shocker003** · 09-07-2008, 02:51 PM

Well i guess no one wants to help out, cos am not buying or talking about a HD4870x2. Or am i asking in the wrong forum?

**ust** · 09-08-2008, 02:49 AM

Buy the cheapest one. The cards are identical and I think that Powercolor's and Gainward's range of service is too.
If you care about looks, then pick the coolest one.

**F.stop** · 09-09-2008, 07:21 AM

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards[/QUOTE]

your right mascaras
im running 8.52.2 on my powercolor
runs good

**jaredpace** · 09-11-2008, 04:48 PM

how does 8.53 or 8.54 or 8.9 betas compare to 8.52.2 betas?

**mascaras** · 09-11-2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by jaredpace

how does 8.53 or 8.54 or 8.9 betas compare to 8.52.2 betas?

Hi

8.54 are not so good , 8.53 i didnt tested yet with 4870X2 , only with 4870 and 4850 !

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