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Guess August is the right time for me to get a new graphics card.. but I'm really confused.. I've around 14-15k.. and I'm really confused between Sapphire
's 4890 and XFX GTX 275.. I've been using 4890 since last two days playing Crysis without any headaches at 768p (4x AA).. Its running smooth.. but the explosions don't look as good as they were on my old 8800 GT..
I also tried converting a movie for my iPod Touch with the help of AVIVIO Video Converter.. but it said that the following format is not supported.. so please help guys. what're your views 4890 or 275 ??
Not being a fanboy here...but I would recommend the HD4890
For it:
1. Is almost neck-to-neck with the GTX285.
2. Beats the GTX275 in most games (except Crysis).
3. Runs cooler then the GTX275.
4. Less power hungry then GTX275. (Load)
5. Overclocks like crazy. (memory reaches 1 GHZ).
Against it:
1. Bad fan profile.
2. Loud under load.
3. Slightly high power consumption under idle.
4. Probably last of the HD4XXX series. 5XXX series are around the corner.
5. HD4870 is close to HD4890 for performance.
Price wise the Powecolor HD4890 ( RS. 13,838 ) and Palit GTX 275 ( RS. 13,838 ) are both the same. (Lynx Chandigarh). Though the XFX one is slightly more.
Am using 2 x HD4890 [Crossfire] and am having a blast. For a month I was on one card, even then I could play most games maxed out to full.
You can read
this review also.
Best of luck. Let us know, what you decide...!