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giganten · 30th May 2008, 11:33

Which of this cards is best value for the money for games like TF2, Battlefield Heroes when they release it and COD4 and maybe some RTS game. And it will be used for watching movies (hdmi).

From cheaper to more expensive -->

Sapphire HD3850 ultimate.
Club 3D HD3850 Overclocked Edition.
Club 3D HD3870 Overclocked Edition.

Xtrafresh · 30th May 2008, 11:39

as always, before we can answer this question we need to know the resolution of your screen.

By HDMI, do you mean 1080p?

you might wanna edit the list too, i think something went wrong

cmberry20 · 30th May 2008, 11:39

Obviously, the 3870 is the best card - but more expensive. However, its probably best to list the prices as well. As there's no point in getting the 3850 is its only £5 cheaper than the 3870. Its its £30 - that's a different matter.

Have you considered a NVidia 8800GT - I can find them cheaper than the 3870 & they are loads better.

giganten · 30th May 2008, 11:48

Sorry by hdmi i did mean I want a hdmi port or adapter with the card as my tv only have hdmi port. And the tv support 720p and 1366x768 from computer if i remember right.

Xtrafresh · 30th May 2008, 11:57

the 3850 seems acceptable for that, the 3870 is more future-proof.

the 8800GT is a better choice if you don't mind nVidea cards

Johnnylambo · 31st May 2008, 16:14

I have 2 8800 GT by Galaxy tech comes complete for HD tv they have an excellent little voltage jumper for overclocking the memory and it does work 750mhz+ on the core and 2100mhz on the memory handles Crysis like a dream

crazybob · 31st May 2008, 20:49

Don't limit yourself to just cards with an HDMI port. A DVI-HDMI converter is around $5, and all the current-generation cards can even pass the audio signal through one of these. Most also come with one adapter, so even if the card doesn't physically have the port, you can get connected right away.

At that resolution, the HD3850 would probably be sufficient for most games, but a 9600gt would give you a bit more performance for around the same price.

giganten · 1st Jun 2008, 06:14

Did go for a 9600gt. Thanks for the help.

30th May 2008, 11:33	#1
giganten Artist Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 63	help whit new card. Which of this cards is best value for the money for games like TF2, Battlefield Heroes when they release it and COD4 and maybe some RTS game. And it will be used for watching movies (hdmi). From cheaper to more expensive --> Sapphire HD3850 ultimate. Club 3D HD3850 Overclocked Edition. Club 3D HD3870 Overclocked Edition.

30th May 2008, 11:39	#2
Xtrafresh It never hurts to help Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Martin, Dutch Antilles Posts: 2,988	as always, before we can answer this question we need to know the resolution of your screen. By HDMI, do you mean 1080p? you might wanna edit the list too, i think something went wrong __________________ Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. - George Carlin

30th May 2008, 11:57	#5
Xtrafresh It never hurts to help Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Martin, Dutch Antilles Posts: 2,988	the 3850 seems acceptable for that, the 3870 is more future-proof. the 8800GT is a better choice if you don't mind nVidea cards __________________ Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. - George Carlin

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30th May 2008, 11:39	#3
cmberry20 Mad Scientist & IT Professional Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Worcester Posts: 377	Obviously, the 3870 is the best card - but more expensive. However, its probably best to list the prices as well. As there's no point in getting the 3850 is its only £5 cheaper than the 3870. Its its £30 - that's a different matter. Have you considered a NVidia 8800GT - I can find them cheaper than the 3870 & they are loads better.

30th May 2008, 11:48	#4
giganten Artist Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 63	Sorry by hdmi i did mean I want a hdmi port or adapter with the card as my tv only have hdmi port. And the tv support 720p and 1366x768 from computer if i remember right.

31st May 2008, 16:14	#6
Johnnylambo What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bellingham, Northumberland, England Posts: 3	I have 2 8800 GT by Galaxy tech comes complete for HD tv they have an excellent little voltage jumper for overclocking the memory and it does work 750mhz+ on the core and 2100mhz on the memory handles Crysis like a dream

31st May 2008, 20:49	#7
crazybob Voice of Reason Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,123	Don't limit yourself to just cards with an HDMI port. A DVI-HDMI converter is around $5, and all the current-generation cards can even pass the audio signal through one of these. Most also come with one adapter, so even if the card doesn't physically have the port, you can get connected right away. At that resolution, the HD3850 would probably be sufficient for most games, but a 9600gt would give you a bit more performance for around the same price.

1st Jun 2008, 06:14	#8
giganten Artist Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 63	Did go for a 9600gt. Thanks for the help.