Gigabyte Radeon HD 4850 1GB (GV-R485MC-1GH) - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 28th Nov 2008, 08:27

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...-hd-4850-1gb/1

Passively cooling a Radeon HD 4850 is no mean feat and that's exactly what Gigabyte has done with the GV-R485MC-1GH graphics card. We have a look at the card and subject it to the Crysis Crunch to find out if the Multi-Core cooling solution is up to the task.

The boy 4rm oz · 28th Nov 2008, 08:32

The cooler does look cool (pardon the pun lol). I have always admired Gigabyte for their passive cooled designs, the best IMO.

Xtrafresh · 28th Nov 2008, 09:07

very nice indeed.

Can you post pictures of your test setups with and without fan? I'd really like to know how close they both are to my case design so i know what to expect.

Sim0n · 28th Nov 2008, 09:26

Would you be able to comment also, if the card is "far off" being a reference design.

I ask, because it could make a much better choice for watercooling, with the power/heat saving modifications to the power circuits. but if by doing that they have "blocked" most full cover waterblocks, that would be a bad thing

[USRF]Obiwan · 28th Nov 2008, 09:38

I have one question:

Does the decline in power consumption has anything to do with the absence of active fan(s) on the board?

Tim S · 28th Nov 2008, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Xtrafresh

very nice indeed.

Can you post pictures of your test setups with and without fan? I'd really like to know how close they both are to my case design so i know what to expect.

here's with the makeshift "side panel" fan... every other card is tested without that fan there.

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Originally Posted by [USRF

Obiwan]I have one question:

Does the decline in power consumption has anything to do with the absence of active fan(s) on the board?

It'd have a small affect... probably less than 2W.

Xtrafresh · 28th Nov 2008, 09:59

thx Tim, that's making things a lot clearer. I think this card is very suitable for me. I integrated my PC in the desk (project unfinished

) and the sound of my 8800 GTS 640 is really starting to bug me. Plus this looks better

Aterius Gmork · 28th Nov 2008, 10:07

How well would this card handle TES4 Oblivion at 1920x1200, given a reasonable CPU (Quad Core)? 40-60 Frames?

Tim S · 28th Nov 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Aterius Gmork

How well would this card handle TES4 Oblivion at 1920x1200, given a reasonable CPU (Quad Core)? 40-60 Frames?

I'd say Fallout 3 is more intensive, but based on the same engine... you should be able to play at 1,920 x 1,200 fine with a bit of AA to boot.

airchie · 28th Nov 2008, 10:32

The 2nd paragraph in the "final thoughts" section doesn't make sense...

Nice card though.

Tim S · 28th Nov 2008, 10:55

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Originally Posted by airchie

The 2nd paragraph in the "final thoughts" section doesn't make sense...

proof reading fail, thanks.

mrb_no1 · 28th Nov 2008, 19:09

love it, i absolutely love it. a completely silent solution that allows performance. if i had a decent job i'd buy one for the htpc i want to build for my imaginery 50 inch 1080p tele. ho hum, to the gym to earn that job :P

peace

fatman

p.s nice review as always tim, bla bla bla

lp1988 · 28th Nov 2008, 20:12

getting a 4850 passivly cooled... that is one hell of a job,

PhenomRed · 28th Nov 2008, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S

here's with the makeshift "side panel" fan... every other card is tested without that fan there.

*Snip*

If its not held on with tape, its not worth putting there

HourBeforeDawn · 29th Nov 2008, 07:43

hmm me thinks I see the card thats going to replace my current 4850 for my HTPC, no worries the current 4850 with the noisy fan will make a new home in my brothers rig which will be a nice upgrade for him.

naokaji · 29th Nov 2008, 08:08

The drop in power consumption seems a bit too good, they might not just redesigned the pcb, but also lowered the gpu voltage a tad, not like that would be a bad thing if it still works afterwards though.

1GB Ram on a Midrange graphicscard? seems a bit of a waste to me, no real performance benefit unless you have a monitor that can run at 1,920 x 1,200 or higher, which means 24" or bigger, however, if you have a 24"+ monitor, you will most likely have the cash for a 4870, GTX280 or 4870x2 anyway.

Scootiep · 30th Nov 2008, 05:01

Just out of curiosity, why didn't you guys chose to compare the Gigabyte 1gig 4850 to the Sapphire 1gig 4850 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16814102759)? Would've been nice to see who made the better card and if the extra $20 was warranted by Gigabyte IMO.

28th Nov 2008, 08:27	#1
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Xtrafresh Blame it on the Boogie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nijmegen, Holland Posts: 1,910	very nice indeed. Can you post pictures of your test setups with and without fan? I'd really like to know how close they both are to my case design so i know what to expect. __________________ AXGS Blog: A fresh look at P55. Fresh Fusion: Unfinished \| FFF: Name change and text update 19-11

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[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,220	I have one question: Does the decline in power consumption has anything to do with the absence of active fan(s) on the board? __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

28th Nov 2008, 09:59	#7
Xtrafresh Blame it on the Boogie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nijmegen, Holland Posts: 1,910	thx Tim, that's making things a lot clearer. I think this card is very suitable for me. I integrated my PC in the desk (project unfinished ) and the sound of my 8800 GTS 640 is really starting to bug me. Plus this looks better __________________ AXGS Blog: A fresh look at P55. Fresh Fusion: Unfinished \| FFF: Name change and text update 19-11

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mrb_no1 Pie Eater Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pyrford, England Posts: 365	love it, i absolutely love it. a completely silent solution that allows performance. if i had a decent job i'd buy one for the htpc i want to build for my imaginery 50 inch 1080p tele. ho hum, to the gym to earn that job :P peace fatman p.s nice review as always tim, bla bla bla __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3600Mhz ¦ Asus Maximus II Formula ¦ ATI Radeon 4890 (1000Mhz Core + 1200Mhz Mem OC) ¦ 2x2G Corsair Dom. PC 8500 @ 1080Mhz ¦ Aquacomputer WC ¦ Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty ¦ 150G Raptor, 2x1500 + 1x750 + 2x500 Seagate (SATA2) ¦ Pioneer DVD burner ¦ Lian Li - PC 73SL Aluminium Silent Server Case ¦ Dell 2007WFP 20" Widescreen ¦ Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speakers ¦ Sennheiser HD270

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Sim0n Ahhh Jimlad Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,109	Would you be able to comment also, if the card is "far off" being a reference design. I ask, because it could make a much better choice for watercooling, with the power/heat saving modifications to the power circuits. but if by doing that they have "blocked" most full cover waterblocks, that would be a bad thing

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Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	How well would this card handle TES4 Oblivion at 1920x1200, given a reasonable CPU (Quad Core)? 40-60 Frames?

28th Nov 2008, 20:12	#13
lp1988 Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Varde; Denmark Posts: 106	getting a 4850 passivly cooled... that is one hell of a job,

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HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,796	hmm me thinks I see the card thats going to replace my current 4850 for my HTPC, no worries the current 4850 with the noisy fan will make a new home in my brothers rig which will be a nice upgrade for him. __________________ Current Rig: RubyRED • Lian-Li A05B • (2) Swiftech 220 Radiators • (2) D5 Variable Pumps • (2) Res • and a whole lot of modding • Retired Rig: Project F.E.A.R. • TT Lanbox Lite • Swiftech H2O-120 • Q6600 G0 OC@3.6ghz • 2900XT • 4gb SuperTalent Memory •

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Scootiep Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa, USA. Posts: 32	Just out of curiosity, why didn't you guys chose to compare the Gigabyte 1gig 4850 to the Sapphire 1gig 4850 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16814102759)? Would've been nice to see who made the better card and if the extra $20 was warranted by Gigabyte IMO. __________________ "Out of order?!? F&$% Even in the future nothing works!" - Dark Helmet