How much of an increase would I get going to a HD3850?

I was eyeing this one up

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121219

Thoughts appreciated. Couldn't find much on google comparing the 2....


Update: Just found this too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133232

Thoughts?

I own the 512MB 512MB -bit interface verison of the HD 2900 PRO which is actually better than the HD 2900XT. and that is 35%-45% better than your current card which I acutally owned before my HD 2900.

So going from that to a HD3850 I can honestly say from having 2 of the last gen's a performance increase of 65-80% on all performance increases.

'wow if you do get the MIR that's an incredible bargain for the card. I say go for it and fill that MIR ASAP.

Performance increase would be good, undoubtedly, but don't expect miracles, I think you'd be better off with 4850 in couple of months rather.

Supreet Virdi said:


So the 4850 will drop to around $80 in a couple months? I highly doubt that Supreet!

Thanks all, I will probably pick one up!

Ok, a little bit of an update. I was just about to decide when this caught my attention:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133232

It would cost $20 more (without the rebate) than the hd3850. Should I go for it?

go for the 8800GT... it is hands down the pick

Thats what I was thinking. Thanks for the push G.G.!! My wife will appreciate it!

you're welcome Mark..... in her mind, she is saying "your original video thingie is working.... why do you need another?" if she actually ask you that... you should reply..... "why do you need another pair of shoes.... what's wrong with the 40pair that is sitting at the bottom of the closet?"

G. G. said:


HAHA, thanks for that comment. I'm sure I will be able to us it!

Mark Curtis said:


No, not $80, but it'd certainly come down in price a lot, considering new graphics card life-cycle of six-months tops.

Seems like you already made a decision, all the best.

In the end, ended up getting this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121263

Has a $20 MIR too! (If it works sweet!)

Beware of "status-now" rebates...

Doesn't matter, If I get it I'll have $20 more in my wallet. It was the same price as the other one!!

Get the 8800GT or a HD4850 if you can find one in your price range.Ive gotten every single rebate ive ever sent in from Evga /OCZ / Geil / Corsair and a few other

Mothow, I ended up getting the ASUS one with the Glacier heatsink for the same price that I was going spend on the other one. But the ASUS one has a $20 MIR on top of that

hmm not sure if thats ur best bet. Even the reviews boast 72% in favor of the 3850 card @ $89

I would have choosen that one.

as opposed to a 33% customer review on a $119 card. with equal performance.

Not sure what you mean, every review I read on the web, the 8800gt smokes the hd3850?

Also, Newegg reviewers have the tendency to NOT know how to set up hardware

Mark congratulations on that card and let me say welcome to the 8800gt club! It's amazing how well priced they're right now, I remember paying $270 for mine on mwave.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed with the performance it has to offer. You can go buy Crysis now and be happy just make sure to download the latest patch and latest drivers from nvidia.

*Edit*

IF that Asus card gives you trouble like the ones based on the reviews then get it RMA'd from Newegg and buy the one from PNY or XFX, I would prefer the one from XFX since their warranty covers damage done by overclocking and you get a free copy of Call of duty 4 with it

I figured if it is faulty, then I'll probably RMA it and get the HD3850. (Meant to be, you know what I mean? )

i was speaking price performance ratio the 3850 didn't get smoked, but rather beat. if that was the case i'm sure u wouldnt have posted this thread in the 1st place.

As for the price lvls u linked thus my suggestion in the above post...... Since u already purchased your 8800gt seems $100+ dollars i guess money price wasn't that big of a deal i ur case. cool beans enjoy ur card