From the one benchmark review I looked at (I believe it was from Tom's Hardware) when comparing the 260 to the 4890, the 4890 was the winner. So I'd have to say the 4890. But it wouldn't be a bad idea to do further research, of course.
4890, OR GTX 260 are all BAD choices.Pay the extra $50 and get a 5850. Not really, I got my Sapphire 4890 Vapor X for $165 on Newegg that's $95 less then the cheapest 5850. Also I recently saw the GTX 260 drop to $140, you just have to watch out for deals.
a gtx 260 blows away the gts 250. nobody should buy a gts 250 or a 5770.rock_solid
not everyone has a ned for a $200+ video card yet still need one. and prices vary wold wide.. in some countries its still and arm & a leg to get an hd 3870
I know hardware is typically cheaper in US compared to Canada but you have to wonder what's going on here when a place like Futureshop charges $260 for a 4870 1GB card and I can get the exact same one at a local system builder's store for $180. But overall the GPU's here cost $30-50 more than US.
I know hardware is typically cheaper in US compared to Canada but you have to wonder what's going on here when a place like Futureshop charges $260 for a 4870 1GB card and I can get the exact same one at a local system builder's store for $180. But overall the GPU's here cost $30-50 more than US.CaptainCrazy
There's a little PC shop on College and Spadina that I go to and they currently sell the 4890 ofr under 200, and believe it or not the Sapphire HD5770 1G GDDR5 for 179!?
[QUOTE="CaptainCrazy"]I know hardware is typically cheaper in US compared to Canada but you have to wonder what's going on here when a place like Futureshop charges $260 for a 4870 1GB card and I can get the exact same one at a local system builder's store for $180. But overall the GPU's here cost $30-50 more than US.Viet_Phoenix
There's a little PC shop on College and Spadina that I go to and they currently sell the 4890 ofr under 200, and believe it or not the Sapphire HD5770 1G GDDR5 for 179!? LOL, there's like 10 computer store in that intersection. Name?
[QUOTE="Viet_Phoenix"][QUOTE="CaptainCrazy"]I know hardware is typically cheaper in US compared to Canada but you have to wonder what's going on here when a place like Futureshop charges $260 for a 4870 1GB card and I can get the exact same one at a local system builder's store for $180. But overall the GPU's here cost $30-50 more than US.flipin_jackass
There's a little PC shop on College and Spadina that I go to and they currently sell the 4890 ofr under 200, and believe it or not the Sapphire HD5770 1G GDDR5 for 179!? LOL, there's like 10 computer store in that intersection. Name? lol I know, but only 1 that is good! lmao No seriously I'd post the name but not sure if the rules let me. PM me and I'll give you the details. :)
[QUOTE="CaptainCrazy"]I know hardware is typically cheaper in US compared to Canada but you have to wonder what's going on here when a place like Futureshop charges $260 for a 4870 1GB card and I can get the exact same one at a local system builder's store for $180. But overall the GPU's here cost $30-50 more than US.Viet_Phoenix
There's a little PC shop on College and Spadina that I go to and they currently sell the 4890 ofr under 200, and believe it or not the Sapphire HD5770 1G GDDR5 for 179!? i'd rather get a 4890 than a 5770
okay i have been corrected best sub 200 cards in canada are the gtx 260 (origional release) and the hd 4870 1gb.. the 260 weighs in at 180 bucks the 4870 at 170
Link from FS= fail. You can get a 4870 for ~140$ While the lowest GTX is ~165$
MonsieurX
yes however if there price is low everywhere else will be lower its an indicator. like how if the dog doesnt want to eat the table scraps the food was that bad!
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