What do you think of this card, video for...

Boats · 03-22-10, 10:45 AM

SH5.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+AT...ideo&cp=3&lp=3

My computer is older so I'm not sure I want to dump a top of the line card into it. Just something to get me into SH 5 until the funds become available to upgrade the whole system.
Thanks.

Decoman · 03-22-10, 11:11 AM

I am no expert on all of the Ati's 5800 series cards, but they are supposedly running cooler.

If 5870 is too expensive (or doesn't fit with your motherboard!), then there is the 5850 (you might have to buy new sata cables that fit underneath the card), and then there are other budget cards that are cheaper and I suspect a comparison will show them to be better than 4350.

I bought a Radeon 5850 to upgrade my Radeon 3870 and I am happy with it. I had to first keep two of my five Sata slots unused because the card reside just over them, so I will have to use special/other Sata cables that have a lower profile when fitted onto the motherboard.

HanSolo78 · 03-22-10, 11:28 AM

The card you posted a link from is totally unusabel for pc games!!

before you spend money on such an office graphics card take minimum:

1.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+AT...&skuId=9715789

or

2.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTe...&skuId=8992593

or

3.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+N...&skuId=9786946

or

4.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+N...&skuId=9748986

Decoman · 03-22-10, 12:10 PM

Nvidia seem to (from what I understand so far) have issues with the shadows used in SH5. Perhaps it is just a driver issue. Feel free to correct me ppl.

Boats · 03-22-10, 12:20 PM

Thanks Gents.

Hans I'll be shopping the 1st three you gave me, as for the Nvidia, I heard that the series linked to is having issues with SH5, as Decoman said. I'll have to save a few more pennies before I buy the card, but it's worth the money to know a particular card will definitely work.

Hans Schultz · 03-22-10, 02:08 PM

check out www.newegg.com you will find better selection of cards for better prices.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-253-_-Product

03-22-10, 10:45 AM	#1
Boats Loader Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ME Posts: 84 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	What do you think of this card, video for... SH5. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+AT...ideo&cp=3&lp=3 My computer is older so I'm not sure I want to dump a top of the line card into it. Just something to get me into SH 5 until the funds become available to upgrade the whole system. Thanks.

03-22-10, 11:28 AM	#3
HanSolo78 Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austria Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 3	The card you posted a link from is totally unusabel for pc games!! before you spend money on such an office graphics card take minimum: 1.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+AT...&skuId=9715789 or 2.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTe...&skuId=8992593 or 3.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+N...&skuId=9786946 or 4.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+N...&skuId=9748986 __________________

03-22-10, 11:11 AM	#2
Decoman Frogman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 306 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I am no expert on all of the Ati's 5800 series cards, but they are supposedly running cooler. If 5870 is too expensive (or doesn't fit with your motherboard!), then there is the 5850 (you might have to buy new sata cables that fit underneath the card), and then there are other budget cards that are cheaper and I suspect a comparison will show them to be better than 4350. I bought a Radeon 5850 to upgrade my Radeon 3870 and I am happy with it. I had to first keep two of my five Sata slots unused because the card reside just over them, so I will have to use special/other Sata cables that have a lower profile when fitted onto the motherboard.

03-22-10, 12:10 PM	#4
Decoman Frogman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 306 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Nvidia seem to (from what I understand so far) have issues with the shadows used in SH5. Perhaps it is just a driver issue. Feel free to correct me ppl.

03-22-10, 12:20 PM	#5
Boats Loader Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ME Posts: 84 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Thanks Gents. Hans I'll be shopping the 1st three you gave me, as for the Nvidia, I heard that the series linked to is having issues with SH5, as Decoman said. I'll have to save a few more pennies before I buy the card, but it's worth the money to know a particular card will definitely work.

03-22-10, 02:08 PM	#6
Hans Schultz Sparky Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 150 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	check out www.newegg.com you will find better selection of cards for better prices. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-253-_-Product