ATI Radeon HD 4890 ROUNDUP Comment Thread

[bojangles]

This was a very good review. I couldn't imagine all the retakes of tests...

I think that roundup reviews are the best way to pinpoint exactly which brand to buy because they help sort out the information all in one review. It makes sense for not only the novices, but for the professionals as well. Of course, don't stop doing the single reviews, but to make life easier you could simply put them all together in the fashion you have.

Go have some fun! Thanks SKY.

[sswilson]

Great review SKYMTL!!!

With this and the 275 roundup down range, it really looks like the high/mid GPU market is at the best postion for consumers that it's been for years. The performance of these cards makes it hard to call a clear winner in the ATI/Nvidia battleground which makes for a good environment WRT price/feature when it comes to chosing between the two.

From a personal perspective, I was pleasantly surprised with Sapphire's showing. For years they've been on my **itlist, but it looks like somebody has been listening and they're putting out a quality product.

As far as the lack of Molex - PCIe power adapter goes... I'm surprised that manufacturers are still including them at all with higher end cards. When you think of it... how many of the PSUs out there which don't have the required connectors should actually be powering these newer cards? If you can afford a $300+ vid card, it's probably time to upgrade the PSU. :)

[Soultribunal]

Originally Posted by VenomousDesigns

BRILLIANT REVIEW!

As mentioned above, would to have loved to seen a comparison to the 4870x2 or OC'd 285's.

Could anyone comment on how they would rank up against these - I'm currently torn between purchasing a Asus 4870x2 Tri-Fan or Sapphire 4890 Toxic and OC'ing to Atomic speeds.

-VD

Welcome to the Forums VD,

The only Problem I forsee with comparing the 4890 to the 4870x2 is the Single vs Dual GPU configuration difference.
This is after all the Highest end Single GPU solution that ATi has on the table right now, so it is best left comparing it to similar Cards, not ones that have such differences.
Thats at least, how I look at it.

Regards,
ST

[SKYMTL]

Originally Posted by sectorz

Good review , but some card miss, PowerColor LCS and PCS+ can be good opponent :).With the GTX 285 price drop, a FTW version 2GB from EVGA or Black Edition from XFX will be good too include next time.

I was willing to buy SOME cards. Since we have no contact with Powercolor, I didn't want to give too many companies free PR.

[SKYMTL]

Originally Posted by VenomousDesigns

BRILLIANT REVIEW!

As mentioned above, would to have loved to seen a comparison to the 4870x2 or OC'd 285's.

Could anyone comment on how they would rank up against these - I'm currently torn between purchasing a Asus 4870x2 Tri-Fan or Sapphire 4890 Toxic and OC'ing to Atomic speeds.

-VD

That is actually an EXCELLENT question. Even though I didn't include it, from my past experiences, the HD 4870X2 has some issues with minimum framerates every now and then. Personally, from a price / performance standpoint, I see no point in spending more than $400 on a GPU right now.

[AtwaterFS]

Great, personable review - that's why I keep coming back to this site. Keep up the good work.

[sectorz]

Originally Posted by SKYMTL

I was willing to buy SOME cards. Since we have no contact with Powercolor, I didn't want to give too many companies free PR.

Ok I understang, but for my second recommendation you think you can do it next time ?

GTX 285 price drop, a FTW version 2GB from EVGA or Black Edition from XFX will be good too include next time.

[SKYMTL]

EVGA 2GB GTX 285 is already EOL as far as I know, so I don't really see the point of including it...

[sectorz]

This do only 3 week that the card is launch, I think it impossible that they are already EOL.

[SKYMTL]

Limited Editions are usually like that but I will confirm with EVGA again.