HD 4870X2 R700 launch on Aug 12th, scores X6920

HD 4870X2 R700 launch on Aug 12th, scores X6920

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newzhunter @ vr-zone forums

The Spartan!

How much will it cost?PC_X360

USD$549 launch price

I got this from somebody's post:

67 * 100 / 118 = 56% vs GTX 280

37 * 100 / 59 = 62% vs GTX 280


63 * 100 / 119 = 52% vs GTX 280

4870 with 2GB is gonna own all those.

[QUOTE="PC_X360"]How much will it cost?wklzip

USD$549 launch price

WHAT?! Where is the proof, I heard $405.

[QUOTE="wklzip"]

[QUOTE="PC_X360"]How much will it cost?chandlerr_360

USD$549 launch price

WHAT?! Where is the proof, I heard $405.

4870x2 w/ 2gb of GDDR5 is $549
4870x2 w/ 1gb of GDDR5 is $499
4870/4850 x2 w/ 1GB GDDR3 should be $399-$469

I got this from somebody's post:

67 * 100 / 118 = 56% vs GTX 280

37 * 100 / 59 = 62% vs GTX 280


63 * 100 / 119 = 52% vs GTX 280

4870 with 2GB is gonna own all those.

redneckdouglas

And yet some sources point that the 4870x2 will be 15% faster than 2 4870 in crossfire.

CF HD4870 76% faster than GTX 280

CF HD4870 58% faster than GTX 280


CF HD4870 86% faster than GTX 280

4870 with 2GB is gonna own all those.

redneckdouglas

Fixed.

Also that it has been reported by a member at XS that microstuttering has been fixed on these. That alone is worth any sub 600 with the performance that we will get with no microstuttering.CreasianDevaili

Yes, I read that too. Here's the post.

[QUOTE="CreasianDevaili"]Also that it has been reported by a member at XS that microstuttering has been fixed on these. That alone is worth any sub 600 with the performance that we will get with no microstuttering.matrixian

Yes, I read that too. Here's the post.

He is supposed to have some benchies up later tommorow. Least some limited comparisons. Overall I an putting back the funds and waiting for the release. I put back a extra 50, making it 600, in case this goes a tad up from the 549 rumored pricetag.

I.E. Gonna have to camp newegg that night and snag one before they are all taken.

Sampsa is definitely one of the most reliable sources out there...

LMAO at everyone who said it wouldn't happen.

WTF! it requires a 650W PSU?f-a-d-3

welcome to PC gaming, always plan ahead ... i got my 700w with the intention of one day possibly diong SLI, i will advise anyone from now on there is no point in buying SLI boards unless you are going SLI at that moment.

The good thing from this is becasue i went 700W with any luck when I want to upgrade in a year or so I will be able to.

I'm not afraid to use it on my Corsair HX620w. 620 quality watts > Moar generic watts.Staryoshi87

Well someone at hardocp used two molex adapters and did 4870 CF on the hx620 with no problems. So i agree!

I'm not afraid to use it on my Corsair HX620w. 620 quality watts > Moar generic watts.Staryoshi87

Should be more than enough for the 4870x2. :)

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to have to emai that ram guy at corsair to send me the 8-pin adapter :) I knew from the moment I bought this PSU it was quality, and I haven't had so much as a hiccup over the 16 months I've had it. It's the most reliable chunk of hardware in my system :) I can't recommend it enough... I'll probably stick with Corsair (Seasonic? :P) PSUs for life now :)Staryoshi87

YellowBeard at XS, he sent me two of them quite awhile ago.
All you have to do is pay shipping, $5 for me.

Early benchmarks of an engineering sample. Spartan destroys an overclocked GTX 280, except in Crysis. Results will be better with Catalyst 8.7 i'm sure.

And a preview at Anandtech.
Another preview from the Tech Report.

Let's see, on my list of things to buy:

1 - HD 4870X2 or HD 4850X2 (needs quad DVI)

2 - P45 motherboad

3 - Two more monitors

Hmm, this is gonna take a few paychecks, lol. ;)

EDIT: What am I thinking, you can't run CrossFire with multiple montiors. Oh well, I guess I'll just get some random PCI-e card to use for a third monitor and just get a HD 4870. This does make things cheaper, though.

Does this card need PCI express or PCI express 2.0?

I have an ASUS Rampage formula Intel X48 Mobo, will it work?
and i already have a 4850, Can i crossfire it with the 4870X2?rexs9

It will work on both slots.

Yes, you should be able to crossfire it with a 4870x2.