Just ordered a 4870

[lancia]

I've just ordered an ATI 4870 with 512mb, i run at 1680x1050 will i regret not waiting for the 1gb model or do you think the difference will be minimal at this res?

[mediaboy]

Of course you'll regret it... When the 512mb/1gb are the same price.

As for when the 1gb comes out, I couldn't say. No experience at that sort of resolution.

[Zhaoman]

it shouldn't make a difference

[lancia]

Same price? Really? I've seen a pre-order and it's 50 quid more expensive. Zhaoman i hope your right, looking at other cards the difference seems to only appear at higher resolutions with AA at full and AF full.. Or is that me reading things wrongly..

[Zhaoman]

You're absolutely right, only when you apply AA and AF does memory come into play and 1Gb is only a benefit at 1900x1200 or higher.

If you're working on a 3D model and you're trying to render a screenshot on the other hand.. >:@ the 256mb HD2400 in my office computer is useless!!! A 2Gb would make a world of difference!

[lancia]

hehe no, not doing any rendering, it's just for games, you've made me feel a lot better now.. I've got a 22" display and can only go up to 1680x1050 so hopefully i won't see any benchies putting my card down lol.. I just couldn't wait to get one.. I currently have an 8800GT so hopefully see some speed increase..

[nutter998]

I'm waiting for the 1GB ones, HD resolution monitors are becoming more widespread, plus I want to play back through my telly (1900x1200)

[lancia]

Wow games on a 42" screen.. Can't imagine one of those on my desk though It' would be like watching the tennis at wimbledon my head moving left to right and back again

[Zhaoman]

I'm waiting for the 1GB ones, HD resolution monitors are becoming more widespread, plus I want to play back through my telly (1900x1200)

Same for me lol, I'm doing a gaming HTPC build (people always seem shocked when I say it ) so I'd like the peace of mind of 1Gb. Plus I want the price to come down some more

[nutter998]

Wow games on a 42" screen.. Can't imagine one of those on my desk though It' would be like watching the tennis at wimbledon my head moving left to right and back again

Actually, it's on a samsung 52" with the led backlighting - Grid looks fantastic but I need to upgrade from a 8800 GTS as it runs a bit slow at 1900x1200 (that's when I can get the kids off the PS3 first!)

[Splash]

I also just ordered one, and will be throwing another 4870 in for some Crossfire fun when it's needed (though I'll need to up my PSU too at that point)